Support Worker - Broxburn, United Kingdom - Elm Cottage

Elm Cottage
Elm Cottage
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Broxburn, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Elm Cottage Care Ltd is a small Residential Care Home for 8 Adults with Learning Disabilities and is looking for a highly motivated, caring, enthusiastic, honest, and reliable person to join their team of support workers within privately run care home in Dechmont; near Uphall and would be committed to maintaining our high standard of care.


The Role:


To work within a team who would assist the residents with all aspects of their daily life including but not limited to daily routines as set out within care plans, mealtimes, personal care, and domestic support.

Support residents to go on social outings ( some have their own cars) and attend appointments.

To have a good understanding of effective communication in a professional manner with residents, colleges and families and other professionals.

To support residents to partake in meaningful activities and promote independence as far as they are able.


What we are looking for:

  • Hardworking and motivated by delivering great service
  • Effective team player with a positive attitude
  • Desire and passion to help make a difference
  • An understanding of what is important to others
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • The understanding that it is not a ninefive job
  • Promote Elm Cottage values
  • Driver is essential (to drive the residents cars)

We are offering:

  • Various, shift hours and weekends inclusive days 8am2pm and back shift 2pm9pm, week day, day shift 9pm3pm and sleepovers
  • Opportunities to work other shifts available as over time.
  • On the job Training and continuous development plan.
  • Opportunities to gain formal qualifications. (SVQ's various levels)
  • Pension scheme with employer contributions.
  • Employee Support 24/7 confidential helpline
  • Long Term Service Bonus

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: TBC


Salary:
£10.90 per hour


COVID-19 considerations:
In line with government guidelines. PPE provided.


Job Type:
Part-time

Part-time hours: 18-24 per week


Salary:
£10.90 per hour


Benefits:


  • Company pension
  • Wellness programme

Physical setting:

  • Residential home

Experience:

Social Care: 2 years (required)


Licence/Certification:

  • Full Drivers Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
One location

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