Employer Location: LONDONDERRY
Phone Number: 02870357035
Email: muirinn.mccloskey@mparecruitment.co.uk
Job description
MPA are currently recruiting Permanent Residential Workers with complex needs for our client Apex Housing, in the Derry/ Londonderry Area. This role will be based at Belmont Cottages. This is a Full-time role 36 hours per week to include weekends. There is also a permanent part time role available 24 hours per week The salary for all Care Assistant positions is £25,992 per annum which equates to £13.47 per hour This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a permanent Residential Worker contract with a market leading healthcare provider in a supportive, patient centred care environment
Responsibilities
* To effectively manage the varying needs within 4 different cottages. To provide care that is resident focused whilst ensuring that residents’ dignity and privacy are maintained at all times.
* To respect and promote the rights and entitlements of people with learning difficulties and complex needs and be responsive to individual needs of the service users.
* To be able to effectively manage a large frequency of incidents involving adults who display complex needs. To ensure appropriate documentation is maintained in respect of new residents and continuous evaluation of residents’ support plans.
* Conduct Heath and Safety Audits as required.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
* QCF/NVQ 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent.
* A minimum of 1 years’ experience in a support working role with learning difficulties AND Challenging behaviour in a community/residential setting.
* Must be currently registered with NISCC.
Further Information
Employee benefits: Starting at 4 weeks annual leave and 12 statutory days pro rata (increases with length of service) Company pension scheme contributions Employer 6%, Employee 4% Company maternity/paternity pay Company sick pay Continuous training and development Free onsite parking Employee health and wellbeing: Apex promotes wellbeing for employees, consisting of a number of health and wellbeing initiatives Access to Inspire Workplaces’ Employee Assistance Programme and online Support Hub