Looking to feel rewarded with your work?
Wanting a career not just a job?
Want job security and flexibility?
Then come join the family team at Edge view homes. We are looking for support worker candidates only due to the varied nature of care, and clients we are supporting, on a full time and part time basis.
Salary and benefits
* £12.21 per hour (and upwards depending on experience)
* Shift times vary with great flexibility - times between for day shifts & Night shift work
* Four weeks annual leave plus bank holiday (pro-rata for part-time staff).
* Company pension scheme.
* Discounts at various venues/shops as part of the blue light scheme.
* Free lunch and refreshments from the homes kitchen, and money to use when having lunch/dinner if out with a client.
* An approachable, friendly and supportive team.
* Ability to to gain a nursing qualification via the nurse associate scheme following two years service.
* Staff referral scheme of £300 payable for every new staff member you introduce.
* Covid safe working environment with safety procedures in excess of those recommended by the Government and Public Health.
* Competitive salary
* Full training and support provided
* QCF qualifications provided and encouraged (level 2 to 5)
* We are keen to offer more than most and reward our workers. We want to welcome you to the family feel business from day one and encourage you to learn and develop with our continued support and guidance. Each worker is valued as an individual and not just a number.
Service User Related Responsibilities:
1. Carry out duties as required under the direction of the Manager/Shift Leader.
2. To be involved in meeting each service user's individual needs on a daily basis. This is to include transporting service users to appointments and other engagements as required by driving the Company vehicles if the worker has a driving licence.
3. To support service user's individual priority needs, completing daily timetables as directed.
4. To facilitate the involvement of service user's in daily household tasks, i.e. cleaning, personal laundry, shopping and preparing meals, etc.
5. Assist in providing basic care where people have a physical illness.
6. You will be expected to carry out personal care as part of the role depending on the client needs.
7. To report any client general issues/concerns to the Manager.
8. To participate in any service user's leisure pursuits at home and within the community.
9. To act as Key-Worker (where appropriate) for identified service user(s) as designated by the Manager
10. To advocate on behalf of service users where appropriate.
11. To work flexible hours, to meet individual needs.
12. Participate in the support planning process as directed.
13. To undertake any other additional duties as reasonably required by the Company.
General Responsibilities:
1. To work in accordance with the Organisational and local Policies and Procedures.
2. Participate in maintaining the internal/external upkeep of the house.
3. Communicate relevant information clearly via appropriate channels.
4. Report any potential hazards/risks to the Manager in accordance with Health & Safety Regulations.
5. Undertake staff training as appropriate.
6. To undertake training in the Safe handling of Medication and participate in the administration of medication for service users.
7. Participate in Staff Appraisal Scheme.
8. Maintain all aspects of confidentiality with the home at all times.
9. Present a positive image to neighbours and the general public.
This Job Description will be revised periodically in consultation with the Manager.
Edgeview homes is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit based and applied without discrimination on the basis of Race, Religion, Colour, Sex, Sexual orientation, Age, Gender identity, Marital status, Disability, National/Ethnical origin or any other protected characteristic.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.21-£12.85 per hour
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free flu jabs
* Free or subsidised travel
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Store discount
Application question(s):
* If successful, you will be required to undertake a minimum Lv2 Health and social are qualification. Do you agree to this?
* Are you looking to work Days shifts between ?
Experience:
* Health and social care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* NVQ or QCF level 2 or 3 in health & social care (preferred)
Work Location: In person