Our Peripatetic Service are seeking to appoint a Support Assistant, working 24.This essential service works 7 days per week, 52 weeks a year, providing the best possible quality of care in the community.
The successful person will be prepared to work a 2-week rota which includes evening shifts (15:00-23:00). The hours of work are on a rota basis, and the position does include weekends and bank holidays with enhanced rates of pay, and opportunities for overtime.
This post is subject to the Fluency Duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. To enable service users to remain in their own homes by promoting independence and delivering a quality service.
To ensure individuals are treat with dignity and respect and to work alongside other professionals and agencies in a person-centred way to deliver effective services by working within national guidelines and standards.
The position will help you gain invaluable skills to deliver person centred care at every opportunity.
It's essential you have GCSE Grades D-G in Maths & English or Functional skills level 1 in maths & English.
If you don't have the essential qualification Level 2 in Health & Social care or equivalent in the relevant field for the position don't worry!
The successful candidate will be given a comprehensive induction programme, full training to deliver high standards of care, and we will fund the qualification for you on successful completion of the probation period.
With a starting salary of £24,790 to £25,183 (FTE), enhancements for weekend and bank holiday working, plus overtime opportunities and why wouldn't you want to choose a career in care?
A career average pension scheme
Enhanced rates of pay for evenings / weekends
Employee Benefits scheme such as discounted gym membership, and travel cards and discounts and offers across media and telecoms, entertainment, health and leisure, services for your home, shopping, food and drink and vehicle benefits
Access to Occupational Health including Health and Wellbeing Services
Please ensure you read all guidance available on the Council's website about how to complete your application form, remembering you must meet all essential criteria to be shortlisted