Care Worker Beverley, England
Job description
The job itself
We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people and has good core values and ethics. Someone who can demonstrate an understanding of the changing needs of older people with a learning disability. Are you self-motivated and committed to fulfilling this role?
If so, then we are seeking you to join our team in a Care Worker role, working across our 24 hour Independent Supported Living Schemes, in the Beverley and East Riding area.
The Supported Housing Team is a CQC registered service that works across local communities to support people who have a learning disability to live as independently as possible in their own homes.
We have a range of posts available, ranging from 16 to 37 hours per week. Hours will be discussed at interview, or you can specify in your application the number of hours you would like to work.
Equivalent hourly rate is £11.18 + £0.52 (market supplemental rate uplift), plus a sleep-in allowance when sleep-in duties are undertaken.
You will be able to offer:
- good verbal and written communication skills
- a person centred and flexible approach
- to work on your own initiative when lone working
- to take a common sense approach to day-to-day organisation and problem solving
- to work in partnership with families and other agencies
- good time management skills and desirably a knowledge of the support planning and risk assessment process
Ideally you will also hold a full driving licence and have your own vehicle for use for work purposes (travel mileage allowances paid) - however this is not essential.
Duties within this role will include:
- Working with a small staff team to ensure good standards of support to individuals in their home to support independence and choice in terms of their daily routines and activities
- Personal care routines, household tasks, menu planning and cooking, medication and health appointments, social activities and outings, employment, hobbies and interests
- Supporting people to achieve their desired outcomes
- Ensuring good health and safety and administrative recording systems are in place
You must be willing to develop skills and undertake required training for the role. This will include the East Riding Care Certificate portfolio.
Hours are worked on a shift rota basis, over seven days, including alternate weekends, some sleep-in duties, and some bank holidays.
In return, you will receive a competitive salary, a range of wellbeing and discount scheme benefits, the opportunity to develop professionally, access to quality training and experiential learning, and the support of an excellent manager and team.
