Job description
Job description 36hrs +
We are supported living company assisting people with Mental Health, Substance Misuse and Learning Difficulties. We have sites in Gloucester, Bristol and Staffordshire & Wiltshire. This role will be for our Bristol sites. Our services Users either need 24hr assistance or are actively independent. Our sites are similar to your own home, they are not residential or a care home environments and each person has their own room and access to all the shared facilities. English is spoken in all our sites and is the expected communication method for our Service Users and staff at all times. English does not have to be your first language.
We currently do not provide sponsorship
Benefits: Flexible working, Bupa cover, parking, great team, extra hours if wanted.
Preferred Requirements
· Minimum of 6 months Previous health care experience
· Completed Care Certificate
· NVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care
· Full Driving licence is preferential not essential
Duties & Responsibilities
· Assisting Service Users with daily tasks, cleaning, cooking, attending medical appointments, travel on public transport, shopping, managing finances, social activities etc
· Completing paperwork, daily records, risk assessments, diary management as directed by line manager
· Cleaning - incorporating the recommended health & safety requirements
· Communication with Health Care Professionals and emergency services
· Covid -19 testing for yourself and service users as necessary
· Work well within a team and utilise handover sessions effectively
· Being mindful of Service User’s choices - which includes but is not limited to their identity, rights, personal choice, privacy, independence, and dignity
· Staying compliant with all your training requirements as specified and to commit to ongoing personal and professional development
· To participate in staff meetings and training
· To act with initiative, accountability and to have pride in your responsibilities
· To recognise one’s own strengths and weakness and those of colleagues to contribute effectively to the functioning of the team
Ideal Candidate
· Someone who is passionate about providing care for others when they cannot.
· Person-centred approach with a willingness to go the extra mile when needed.
· Flexible, driver, good sense of humour and willingness to learn.
· Looking to work with us and help us continue to make a difference to people we support
Someone who is reliable, hard-working, proactive and responsible
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Wellness programme
Day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Shift:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
COVID-19 considerations:
All staff are required to test twice a week before shifts. All Service Users are offered the same. Visitors including Health Care Professional, Family etc are temperature checked, asked to use hand sanitiser and offered a mask
Experience:
- care work: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Care certificate or Level 2 Health & Social Care Certificate (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bristol: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Adult Care: 1 year (preferred)
- Support Worker: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Bris11042023