Overview
Female Support Worker, Full Time
We have an exciting opportunity available for you to join us at. "The Ferns", we are a residential care home situated in Raunds for people with Learning Disabilities and Complex needs.
DBS paid by employer.
Working on a rolling 3 week rota of mornings and late shifts including weekends
We are looking for Female Support Workers who can demonstrate compassion and empathy in their approach to caring, either through previous roles in social care.
You will be providing a wide range of support needs to residents, as well as supporting them to take part in activities, including arts and crafts, gardening, shopping trips and social occasions whilst participating and contributing to their local community.
We pride ourselves in delivering Person Centred Care and Support, therefore if you have the right values for our organisation, you will be supported by a programme of continuous training and development.
A full Driving Licence is not essential however as our service user like to get out and about in the community using our Company cars would be beneficial.
Previous experience is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
Avens will be able to provide you with training from our award-winning in-house training department including:
Safeguarding Adults
Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Awareness
Person Centred Non-Abusive Psychological and Physical Intervention (NAPPI)
Autism Awareness
Dementia Awareness
Mental Health Awareness
Equality and Diversity Training and many more training topics that will help you understand and develop in your role.
We also enrol our staff on qualifications up to Level 3 in the Diploma for Health and Social Care as part of our training programme.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £12.21 per hour- depending on qualifications held.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.21-£12.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
Experience:
* Preferred: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
* English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence Essential (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person