Area Sale/Altrincham
Reports to Registered Manager or Care Manager
Salary £22,359 pro rata
Hours Up to 37.5 hours per week on a shift system, which includes – evening’s, weekends & bank holidays.
Job benefits Enhanced pay for Bank Holiday working & night shifts
Comprehensive induction and refresher training
- 28 days holiday per year pro rata inc bank holidays
- Increased holiday entitlement with service
- Pension Scheme
- Medicash – inc access to 24hr GP – money off shopping – eating out – wellbeing aids & more.
- Life Insurance Scheme
- Monthly prize draw
Essential Criteria
Hold QCF level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or level 2 to be prepared to work towards level 3
Flexibility & commitment to training
Basic reading & writing
Basic computer skills (word & email)
Experience working in a care setting and genuine desire to progress in care
Job Requirements
To be physically fit and able to support people with learning & physical disabilities with all aspects of daily living including personal care, emotional needs, and social interaction. To work as part of a care and support residents giving them a normal life and promote independence as much as is able.
To provide person centred support for individuals who have a range of physical and learning disabilities including people with profound, multiple learning disabilities, dementia, and complex health needs. Be an instrumental member of the team supporting people to lead full and active lives as members of their community. Work in partnership with the staff team, internal and external stakeholders, professionals, and the local community to achieve best practice in line with the companies Mission statement. Also assume Shift Leader Responsibilities as directed. Leading shifts, delegating duties to the team on shift, medication ordering, stores orders, planning holidays, liaising with families and professionals, relaying messages accurately to seniors, escalating any safeguarding concerns reported to them following the organisational protocol & procedure.
This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check and references as well as completion of an acceptable probation period of 6 months.