Job Title: Care and Support Worker
Location: Oakwood, Vesey Court, Wellington, Telford TF6 5DU
Contract Type: Part time permanent
Hours: 30 hours per week
About Oakwood
Our Shireliving Extra Care services provide homes for people over 55 years old, who need safety, security and reassurance with a range of care options available to meet their individual needs. Our vibrant communities within ShireLiving thrive on connection and joy, offering activities tailored to what our residents love most. Together, we create a warm, engaging environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At Oakwood, we have 70 apartments housing tenants with varying needs.
Values and Behaviours
* Caring – Placing individuals at the heart of the care, ensuring services are delivered with empathy, dignity, respect, inclusivity and integrity at all times
* Compassion – Requires a level of consideration, patience, empathy and understanding towards others people’s situation and their needs
* Communication – Always listen carefully, speak to people and act in a way that the person can understand
* Courage – Not to be fearful of trying new things to improve the quality of care and raise any concerns proactively
* Commitment – Provide a positive environment, with flexible and a proactive approach to our customer’s needs, helping to make each day special. Working collaboratively with colleagues and be accountable for providing services that make a positive difference to people’s lives.
Benefits
* Continuous professional development with training, coaching, and mentoring
* Enhanced maternity, shared parental, and adoption leave
* Free onsite parking
* Paid Carer’s leave
* Access to our comprehensive training platform
* Access to a number of fantastic rewards including free and discounted tickets to popular destinations
* Access to Blue Light Discount
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Long service recognition scheme
Inclusive Culture
* Own it – make it happen
* Improve it – move things forward
* Live it – show understanding and compassion
Requirements
This role requires an Enhanced DBS Check.
Successful candidates will be required to have the Right to Work in the UK.
Further Information
Further details of the role, responsibilities and requirements are available in the Job description and Person Specification attached.
Why Join Us
We’re one of the West Midlands’ largest housing and care providers, with over 33,000 homes and a bold vision for the future. We create places people are proud to call home. If you are a caring, compassionate person, with good communication skills, and committed to delivering quality care and support services, then this could be the career opportunity for you.
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