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Do you want to join a New, Innovative & High-Quality Nurse led Care Home?

Are you committed to delivering person centred support to people with a learning disability & complex needs?

We are currently recruiting for Support Workers to work in our brand new Nurse led care home in Stafford. You would be supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Challenging Behaviour and complex health needs. This is a rewarding opportunity with real career progression.

We are looking for passionate and caring staff to join our team.

Purpose of role

Contribute to the ongoing support of Service Users, promoting their rights, independence and individuality.

Undertake the role of Key Worker to identified Service Users, supporting them to live a meaningful and valued lifestyle.

Essential Skills

• Experience of supporting vulnerable people
• Caring and supportive manner
• Honesty and integrity
• A genuine enthusiasm to support adults to develop and achieve the things that are important to them
• A positive attitude
• Must be willing to work day and night shifts

Desirable Attributes

• Experience of supporting people with a learning disability, autism and complex needs
• Experience of supporting people who experience distress
• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent qualification
• UK Drivers Licence would be an advantage

As a Community Support Worker, your day to day tasks will include:

To provide support and personal care to individuals so they can live as independently as possible.

• To provide emotional support and encourage individuals to help themselves live fulfilling lives.
• To carry out domestic duties such as cooking, cleaning, laundry and helping the individuals with personal finances.
• Work flexibly according to the Service Users needs and wishes.
• Participate in training opportunities, formal and informal to gain a wide understanding of Service Users’ needs and disabilities so as to facilitate their independence and choice.
• Provide the opportunity for individuals to take part in leisure, social and education activities.
• To be able to deal with Challenging Behaviour and to diffuse situations using a Positive Behaviour Support approach.
• Must be able to commit to the following shift pattern: Day Shift 7:45am- 8pm and Waking Night Shift 7:45pm - 8am on a shift rotation. Average 7 shifts over a fortnight.
• Immediate start.

Working relationships

The post-holder will be required to develop and maintain good working relationships with staff, management colleagues, visitors, carers, visiting professionals, commissioners and registration bodies.

Reward Package

• A competitive salary, depending on qualifications, for working a seven-shift fortnight
• £1 extra per hour overtime rate on top of basic
• 22 days annual leave; plus have your birthday off on us
• 8 public holidays
• Statutory sick pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Continuing Professional Development
• Plus, additional benefits

If you are interested in applying, please do not hesitate to submit your CV or contact Siobhan Sagoo on 07495 908 565 for further information.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: Currently £11.00per hour without NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent), £11.50per hour with NVQ Level 2/3 (or equivalent).

Immediate start

Please note: We do not offer sponsorship.

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £11.00-£11.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Wellness programme

Physical setting:

• Care home

Shift:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stafford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Drivers licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Shift availability:

• Day shift (required)
• Night shift (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Falcon House
Expected start date: 24/04/2023