Contract Type: Fixed term
Starting Salary is £24,790 (Level one) rising to £25,584 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
Location: Martin Jackaman Centre, 62 Robins Wood Road, Nottingham, NG8 3LD
As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
Care Workers at Level 1 implement Care Plans and report any concerns or reasons care plans cannot be followed, as well as monitoring care and welfare of citizens, recording accurate information on running records, communication books, care plans monitoring charts (e.g. weight monitoring, falls, etc.) Care Workers at Level 1 are also expected to work and cooperate with other professionals, as well as citizens and their meaningful others, to ensure a shared approach to care and support and continuity of care and treatment.
This role will predominantly be working on a one to one basis, specifically with citizens who have learning disabilities, who may present challenging behaviours.
Implementation of Care Plans and contribution to running records and daily monitoring forms;
Ability to encourage and support citizens to achieve and/or maintain maximum independence, and to maintain contact with friends, family and community;
Knowledge and understanding of the rights, needs and feelings of vulnerable adults from diverse social and cultural backgrounds;
Ability to follow all instructions, policies, procedures and guideline
- A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.
Please note that this role does not meet the relevant salary threshold criteria for Skilled Visa sponsorship, and therefore applicants requiring sponsorship are unable to apply.
We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits.
In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:
~26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years' service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
~ Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.Smart Working - to support your work life balance
~ Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
~ Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!
Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We recruit for diversity and value difference.
We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+ community (LGBTQ+) and if you are Disabled - these groups of people are underrepresented in our workforce, and we'd like to reflect our local population more through our recruitment processes.
We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and we would encourage you to discuss this with us during the selection process, should this be something you are interested in.