The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following permanent position:
Female Support Worker - Night Awake (This position is open to female applicants only. The lawful recruitment of a female for this position falls within the exception allowed by Article 10 (2)(e) of the Sex Discrimination Order 1976)
Ref: 24-299-NSW-MVC-WEB
Job Role: Female Support Worker - Night Awake
Location: Meadowvale Court, 195 Hillsborough Old Road, Lisburn, BT27 5WQ.
Salary: £11.63 per Hour
Hours: 30 hours per week (3 shifts x 10pm - 8am over a rolling rota)
(Support workers are required to work flexibly and be available to work unsociable hours and public holidays on a rotational basis.)
We are currently offering a Welcome Bonus up to £250 (pro rata): The bonus will be £100 on successful completion of 6 months' service and a further £150 on the first anniversary totalling £250.
The Service
At Meadowvale Court we provide support and care for adults over the age of 18 who have brain injury, physical, sensory or neurological disability. The extent of support and care provided is based on individual assessment of need. Personalised support services available include assistance with daily living activities, personal care, leisure and social skills and household management.
The Role
The role of Support Worker requires a team approach at all times with effective working relationships for the benefit of the service user.
1. To assist service users with activities of daily living and facilitate inclusion of service users in a broad range of activities.
2. To support service users with identified personal care and support needs.
Benefits
1. Annual Leave 5.6 weeks in each leave year (inclusive of public and statutory holidays). This increases with length of service.
2. Paid breaks
3. Free tea and coffee
4. Recognition & Reward scheme available to all staff in the course of their work
5. Paid annual NISCC registration fees
6. Investor in People accredited organisation with commitment to development of employees through paid training and learning opportunities, including QCF Level 3.
7. Enhanced rate of pay for working on bank holidays
8. Auto-enrolment pension scheme, 5% employee contribution and 4% employer contribution
9. Occupational Sick Pay (2 weeks full pay, 2 weeks half pay after 6 months service)
10. Employee Assistance Programme including access to 24/7 Doctors support
11. Health Cashback Scheme
12. Special offers at over 600 leading high street and online retailers
13. Cycle to Work Scheme.
Essential Criteria
1. Effective verbal and written communication to include numeracy skills.
2. Interest in working with people in a care environment.
3. Awareness of the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities.
Closing Date: 7th January 2025 at 10am
THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Please note - At present The Cedar Foundation does not offer Sponsorship.
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