Residential Care Officer - Newbury, United Kingdom - West Berkshire Council
Description
Vacancy Summary- Employer:
- West Berkshire Council
- Salary:
- From £25,979 to £29,777 per annum, pro rata (Grade F)
- Location:
- Willows Edge Care Home, Newbury
- Contract:
- Permanent
- Working Pattern:
- Part Time
- Hours:
- 36 hours per week.
- DBS Check:
- Enhanced
- Closing Date:
- 26/02/2024 at 23:59
- Reference:
- 05033
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives? Do you have experience in providing high-quality care and support to vulnerable adults? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dedicated team at West Berkshire Council.
As a Residential Care Officer, you will report to the Deputy Manager and play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being and comfort of our residents.
You will be responsible for:
- Supporting the Deputy Manager in the daytoday running of the care home
- Assisting with the assessment and care planning process for residents
- Providing personal care and support, promoting independence and dignity
- Building positive relationships with residents, their families, and external stakeholders
- Ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all residents
To excel in this role, you should have:
- Previous experience in a similar care role, ideally within a residential setting
- A compassionate and personcentred approach to care
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team
- A relevant qualification in health and social care (desirable but not essential)
- Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
- Generous Local Government pension scheme
- Family friendly policies
- A range of local discounts
- Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
- You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years' service.
Equal Opportunities
How to apply
This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.
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