Overview:
Rhombus Care Group Limited are looking for a professional Bank Care and Support staff to join their team.
About us
We are a growing learning disability supported living provider in the United Kingdom, supporting people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams. We believe in a world where anyone with a learning disability can live within their community with all the choice and support, they need to live the best life possible. We support a mixture of clientele aged 17 and above. They are very active and enjoy a full range of community based and local activities.
About Your Career
Do you want to work for an amazing residential supported living that makes a difference to the lives of individuals with challenging behaviours and learning disabilities?
Are you interested in support work, looking for a new start in an organisation that trains and develops your skills?
We are currently looking to recruit Support Workers with an interest in working with people with Learning Disabilities, Autism and Behaviours of concern.
Development information:
Hourly Rate: GBP12.32
Hours: To be agreed with the Registered Manager - Starting off with a 0 Hour Contract Commitment.
Rhombus Care Group Limited have a wealth of support and benefits for their staff. These include:
28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata if part time hours)
Nest Pension
Management and leadership training and support with professional qualifications
Get paid whilst you learn! Fully funded opportunities to study for an Adult Care Worker Level 2 or Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 (subject to eligibility and criteria)
Qualifications
No prior experience required
Ability to create and implement care plans effectively
Familiarity with care for individuals with Learning Disability and Autism
Willingness to assist with medication administration
Capability to manage behaviours and provide Service Users care in various settings
Proficiency in heavy lifting and meal preparation
Valid driver's license for transportation needs
What you will be doing in your role:
Finding fun and creative ways to keep people occupied at home
Supporting people to live the best life possible, incorporating social as well as therapy-based activities.
Completing care plans and logs to a high and legible standard.
Supporting people with budget management, housework, organising appointments and helping to prepare and cook meals.
Supporting people with accessing the local community. This includes social events, education and employment that will help them promote life skills and independence.
Supporting people to access/undertake activities they love i.e. playing on the PlayStation/going to Blackpool etc
Teaching life skills, such as shopping, paying for bills and using public transportation.
Working alongside other professionals as part of a wider MDT. To ensure the person you are supporting gets the highest possible standard of care.
Providing physical support which may include household tasks and personal care.
Supporting and encouraging the development of new skills.
Providing a high level of person-centred support
Working with management on problem solving and implementing better ways of working
Experience/ person specification:
Experience of supporting challenging behaviour is desirable.
Flexibility is key as we operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days of the year. Shifts are given 4 to 6 weeks in advance.
Care/Support Worker: 1 year (preferred
Understand the values of others
Willing to try new approaches
Speak clearly using positive simple language
Able to communicate using a range of methods
See the person first and not the disability
Work at a pace comfortable to the person being supported
Behave and demonstrate in a person-centred way
Able to understand and support complex health needs
Flexible support style which allows the person to achieve
Be reliable, punctual and non- judgemental
Understand equality and diversity
Have a good sense of humour Other roles and responsibilities:
To carry out any other roles and responsibilities that are deemed appropriate by the directors or senior management.
Job Type: Zero hours contract
Pay: GBP12.32 per hour
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company events
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
Do you require sponsorship ?
Do you have a DBS on the update system ?
Experience:
Support Worker: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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