Overview
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Job summary
Come and join the UK's largest provider of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.
Are you a Senior Rehabilitation Assistant looking for an exciting new adventure? Do you want to be part of an amazing new Rehabilitation Centre opening in Chislehurst?
Main duties
We are opening a wonderful new 15 bed service in Chislehurst (opening June 2023) providing specialist residential rehabilitation for adults with an acquired brain injury or long-term neurological condition. We are looking for Senior Rehabilitation Assistants to join our new service and be part of making Chislehurst the best place to work and a provider of dedicated, supportive and fun care. We are building a friendly and enthusiastic team who are committed to providing the best care possible and your role will be an important part of this.
About us
Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.
Job description
Responsibilities
What you'll be working:
* Full Time
* 5 days out of 7
What you'll be doing:
* Supporting our clients with daily activities
* Effectively lead the shift by ensuring appropriate staffing levels are maintained at all times
* Supporting their care plans to establish routine
* Ensure that all service users have up-to-date risk assessments and person centred plans in place and review and update as required with the service manager
* Ensure the client feels safe, and stable within their day to day care
* Cover all aspects of the support worker role as and when required to work on the floors in order to meet the needs of the service
* Be part of the on-call team
* Responsible for attending and completing all mandatory training
* Administrating medication (if required)
* Support service users with physical disabilities using trained techniques and aids e.g. hoists, wheelchairs, modified bathing equipment
What you'll have:
* Level 3 NVQ or QCF Diploma in Health & Social Care
* Strong organisational, time management, planning and communication skills
* Flexible, professional, and positive approach to multi-site working
* Sound working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
* Proven reliability in terms of full attendance and timekeeping
* Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual
* Self-confidence and ability to manage challenging situations
* Ability to address and respond to employee issues in a fair and consistent manner
We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.
What to look forward to
* A £500 Welcome Payment after successful completion of your probation period
* 25 days plus bank holidays
* Birthday off
* Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e-learning and face to face training and development opportunities
* Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
* Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
* A Nest Personal Pension account
* Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
* We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
* Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
* Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know
* and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Level 3 NVQ or QCF Diploma in Health & Social Care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Active Care Group
Address
Chislehurst
15 Selby Close
Chislehurst
Greater London
BR7 5RU
Employer's website
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