Are you caring and compassionate, looking for an exciting challenge? This is a diverse social care role where every day is different!
We are looking for motivated people who are passionate about providing outstanding care for adults with care and support needs. We have an exciting opportunity to join a brand-new service supporting people in their homes to regain their independence and learn new skills. Our Independence At Home service will prevent hospital admissions and support people to age in place and stay at home for as long as possible.
This role requires travelling within the community, and so a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.
We have two part-time positions available with a range of shifts between 7am & 10pm, which will include weekends. We require our team to work flexibly, which means you may be required to work other days to complete training.
Our people are central to everything we do, and so we’ll make sure you’re well supported and given the opportunity to develop and progress.
We provide full paid training and ongoing development to enable you to pursue your career aspirations.
BLOCK pay, meaning you will be paid for the whole shift duration, including travel time.
For travel, we will reimburse you at £0.45/mile, paid from a council base nearest to your home.
These positions are predominantly based in the Burton/East Staffordshire area but there is an expectation to travel across North Staffordshire to support other areas to suit business needs.
Minimum shift is 4 hours in duration.
Supervision and support to enable you to provide excellent care.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and will require a pre-employment health assessment as part of the onboarding process.
Main Responsibilities
1. Working flexibly across various locations in North Staffordshire, you will provide an excellent level of care to enable the people we support to have a comfortable and dignified life within their own homes.
2. Deliver care and support plans which focus on re-gaining independence and developing independent living skills.
3. Administer medication.
4. Carry out manual handling tasks, such as supporting with intimate care like showering and dressing.
5. Support people with eating and drinking.
6. Accurately complete care records.
The Ideal Candidate
1. You'll bring enthusiasm about working with people and be caring, sensitive, and patient while supporting people to be as independent as possible.
2. Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate positively to the people we support, and have a positive outlook on life and can remain calm in challenging situations.
3. Willingness and physical ability to support people with personal and intimate care needs and undertake manual handling tasks.
4. Ability to adapt and respond positively to change and prioritize tasks within time restraints.
5. You'll have a caring nature and the ability to complete the Care Certificate.
6. Driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
7. Experience of working in a team.
8. Experience of delivering care in a regulated service.
9. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
10. Literacy and numeracy skills.
11. Information and communication technology skills.
Interviews will be held during the week commencing 14 July. For further information, please contact Frances Perry at frances.perry@staffordshire.gov.uk. We are happy to discuss flexible working options.
The recruitment process is ongoing, and we reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint before the closing date. Shortlisting will occur as applications are received, with interview dates to be confirmed.
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