Overview
The role: We are looking for a passionate Care Worker to join Southern Housing. As a Care Worker you will work as part of the team providing person-centred care & support to residents living at Byrnhill Grove, our Registered Care Home in Ventnor. You'll be flexible to respond to individual needs, assisting with intimate personal care when required and ensuring the environment is safe and secure, following health and safety requirements and carrying out care plans and risk assessments. You must be physically able to undertake manual handling and you will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Services check. This is a night worker role with 12 hour shifts from 8pm to 8am. This role is part time, contracted 24 hours per week.
Location: Byrnhill Grove scheme, Ventnor, Isle of Wight
What you'll be doing
* Provide care to residents and people who use our services, as identified in their person-centred care plan. This may include some intimate personal care.
* Deliver care in a way which promotes independence, rights, choices, and inclusion in the community.
* Summon professional assistance in the case of an emergency.
* Practice within the criteria set out in the Care Quality Commission standards ensuring residents have an up-to-date care plan and risk assessment which reflects their individual needs and wishes.
Requirements and qualifications
* Hold 5 GCSE passes at grade C or above (or equivalent Grade 9-5) including Maths & English
* Good literacy and numeracy skills
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Health & safety awareness
* Able to work as part of a team
* Understanding of the requirements of CQC
* Willingness to learn new skills
Closing Date: 7th October at 23:59
About us
At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we provide housing that people can rely on. We are committed to safe, secure, and affordable homes and to helping people live independently.
What's in it for you
* Pension
* Life assurance
* Healthcare cash plan
* Eyecare & dental
* Birthday leave
* Retailers discounts
* Cycle to work
* Buy & sell annual leave
* Inclusion & Diversity
* Paid DBS and training; health benefits package
* Flexible working hours
* Employee referral scheme
* Cash claim-back on medical treatments
* Full training provided at no additional cost
* Additional payment for sleep-in duties, where applicable
* Discounted rates on a cycle scheme, personal medical plans, life assurance, give as you earn, critical illness and travel insurance
We are an Equal Opportunity employer and value diversity. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute and grow.
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