Part Time Support Worker - Norton Disney, United Kingdom - Witham Valley Care Group

Description

Witham Valley Care Group is offering an opportunity for the right Day Part Time Residential Support Workers to join our Outstanding CQC rated Residential Care Homes situated in Newark, Nottingham and in Norton Disney, Lincolnshire. We are looking for someone who is caring, innovative, dynamic, and highly motivated, who have an excellent understanding and experience of working and supporting young adults with severe learning disabilities and complex needs.
To work on a three-week rota, this includes one full day for training every three weeks. Average working hour for this position is
16 hours a week (**8.00am

• 1.00pm, 8.00am 3.00pm on Early Shift pm 8.00pm on Late Shift
  ). We work on a banding system depending on your level of qualification and experience and salaries range between £7,987.20£8,320.00 **per annum.

Benefits:

• Meals included.
• Overtime is available.
• Fully funded DBS Checks.
• An automatic pension scheme.
• Paid training day as part of your rota.
• Staff Loyalty and Long Service Increment.
• Enhanced rates of pay for relevant NVQ/QCF qualifications.
• A fully paid three weeks induction prior to working with our residents.
• Full support to complete your Care Certificate (for new care workers).
• Employee Assistant Programme(Independent Specialist Advice Support).
• Opportunity to progress and grow within an innovative and progressive organisation.
• Extensive training aimed at developing and enhancing skills further through the completion of fully funded QCF level 3 in Health and Social Care (if not already achieved).
• Refer a friend scheme bonus payment of £450 on successful completion of 6 months probationary period.
• Working for an organisation that is fully committed to achieving the highest possible standards of care for our residents.

Responsibilities for the Care Role Includes:

• To support the residents to meet their needs in the most appropriate way by following individual care plans and the Witham Valley Care Group's policies and procedures.
• Planning and supporting service users to access a variety of activities both within the home and out in the community.
• Promote residents choice, independence, dignity, privacy and fulfilment of other rights.
• Support residents to maintain their personal cleanliness, general hygiene and appearance as described within their individual care plans. This will include intimate care.
• Maintaining the high standards of care that Witham Valley Care Group provides.

Essential Criteria for the Care Role Includes:

• NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care at Level 2 or above is desirable.
• Previous experience as a care support worker or naturally caring and compassionate towards people in need of care and support.
• Must have an excellent understanding and experience working young adult with learning disability, autism and other complex care needs.
• Understanding of Safeguarding practice and willingness to undertake additional training in Safeguarding.
• Must be enthusiastic, confident and resilient with the ability to follow positive behaviour support strategies when faced with behaviours of concern.
• A real desire and capability to achieve the highest standards of care.
• Excellent effective communication and collaborative skills.
• Able to act in a professional manner at all times ensuring professional boundaries.

Other factors

• Willingness to work flexibly and to keep knowledge and skills up to date.
• Ready to commit to the role in its entirety.
• Driver not essential but will need to be able to get to work location.
• Committed to valuing diversity and promoting equality for all.
• All applicants must be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Checks (DBS).

About us:

Witham Valley Care Group is a private care organisation, headed by the two company partners who play an active role in the day to day running of the homes/services.

We specialise in supporting adults who have severe learning disabilities, autism spectrum and complex care needs.

Within the group there are two residential care homes and a homecare agency providing care services to individuals on a 24/7 basis.

We are situated within Newark, Collingham and Norton Disney.

Our ethos is to provide warm and friendly environments where individuals are supported and encouraged to achieve their full potential.

Job Types:
Permanent, Part-time


Salary:
£7,987.20-£8,320.00 per year


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• Onsite parking
• Referral programme
• Wellness programme

Physical setting:

• Residential home

Shift:

• Day shift

Work Location:
One location