Hub Active Living Assistant - St. Austell, United Kingdom - Age UK Cornwall & The Isles of Scilly

Description

We are seeking a vibrant and self-motivated person to join our Active Living team in St Austell to provide a safe, welcoming environment at our Active Living Hub, responding to the wants and needs of each individual, ensuring the highest possible levels of care are maintained and assisting with social activities within the hub.

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"Do you want to help in your local community by adding value to people's lives"_

This role will suit someone who enjoys meeting new people, is confident and outgoing and likes helping others.

You will be motivated by making a real difference in the quality of people's lives and will have a warm and caring personality.

If you are interested and want to know more, call and ask to speak to Mandine or contact our HR Team on As an organisation, we encourage flexible working patterns and are open to making reasonable adjustments.

Talk to us about the flexibility and adjustments you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role.


Reports to:
Hub Manager


Place of Work:
St Austell Active Living Hub (St John's Methodist Church)


Salary:
£11.69 per hour


Hours of Work: 12 hours per week, Tuesday to Thursday, 9.15 am to 1.15 pm.

We are the leading independent charity in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly working to improve the wellbeing of people in later life and striving to support them to live the life they want to live.

Working together with people, local services, and communities, to better understand support needs and develop a coordinated approach that can transform lives, is key to our mission.

Our Active Living service offers support to people within their own homes or our Community Hubs.

The service is diverse and covers aspects of practical and companionship support to our clients, home / domestic support; such as cleaning, shopping and gardening, along with much-needed activities or home administration; tailored to meet the individual needs of the clients.

We pride ourselves in delivering a person-centred approach and a willingness to adapt to a person's needs and wishes.

Individual wellbeing is paramount at all times - so with consideration and compassion to their health needs, you will deliver practical assistance in accordance with their individual wishes.

Training will be given but your commitment to inspiring people to age well and live well and your values are paramount.

We will give you the opportunity to make a difference to our future and the opportunity to be part of our close-knit and friendly organisation.

If you have ideas, then we will listen and work with you to implement improvements. By joining us you can make a real difference to people in later life.


Rewards and Benefits:

• 21 days holiday for your first year

This includes:

• 13.2 days core holiday (22 days prorata)
• 4.8 Bank Holidays (usually 8 days prorata)
• 1 day for your birthday (or nearest workday)
• 2 days to take between 1st December and 31st January
• Your holiday entitlement increases 1 day a year up to a maximum of +8 days prorata
• Healthy Workplace Scheme (search Health Cornwall for more information)
• Cycle and Tech Scheme
• Health Benefits Scheme
• A rewarding and purposeful experience adding real value to people's lives

To apply:


Application deadline:
Monday 17th April 2023


Job Type:
Part-time

Part-time hours: 12 per week


Salary:
£11.69 per hour


Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 17/04/2023