Driver Support Worker Location: Blackley (Day Service)
Pay Rate: £12.21ph
Hours: Various Contracted Hours Available
Vestacare (UK) Ltd is an independent provider of innovative person-centred care for adults with learning difficulties. Our core values include "Dedication, Support, Loyalty, Respect & Trust" which are embedded into our service delivery and commitment to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults. Provisions we offer include Short Break Respite, Residential, Supported Living and Day Centre Service.
We are looking for motivated individuals to join our dedicated team of support workers in providing the highest quality of care to our supported persons.
Responsibilities (will included)
Ø Delivery of person-centered care in accordance with individual Care Plans.
Ø Safely transporting service users in accordance with Driving at Work requirements under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
Ø Promote independence, inclusion & personal choice whilst respecting dignity, equality & privacy
Ø Support with daily routines including Personal Care, Mealtimes & Social Activities.
Ø Update & Maintain records in line with Vestacare Confidentiality & Data Protection Agreements
Ø Dispensing & Recording required medication following Vestacare company Policy & Procedures.
Ø Commitment to personal training & learning development
Job Role Requirements:
Skills & Experience:
Ø Understanding of Learning Disabilities Essential
Ø Previous experience of working in a care setting Desirable
Ø Excellent Listening & Communication skills Essential
Ø To be able to work alone & as part of a team Essential
Ø Basic computer/IT skills Desirable
Ø Able to follow company policies & procedures Essential
Education / Qualifications:
Ø Level 2 in Health & Social Care Desirable
Ø Appropriate competency level of English languageEssential
Ø Appropriate competency level of English reading & writing Essential
Ø UK Driving Licence Desirable
Company Benefits:
Ø Company Pension
Ø Fully Funded Level 2 Health & Social Care qualification
Ø Overtime
Ø Career succession programme
Vestacare (UK) Ltd operate to a "Safer Recruitment" approach strategy, therefore successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory Enhanced DBS & Reference checks.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.21 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
Experience:
* Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Day Support Worker