Support Workers (Supported Living Services)
Westward Ho
Summary of role
The key purpose of the role is to provide excellent support to people with disabilities whilst respecting their preferences and choices, enabling them to participate in their community as valued citizens. The position will involve working evenings, weekends and occasional sleep ins on a rota basis. Overtime is available for days and sleep in nights.
We are looking for:
- Supportive and caring individuals to promote independence & choice, help people achieve their personal outcomes and develop new skills through person centred planning.
- Confident individuals to support people through physical care, assistance or prompting in accordance with individual care plans, respecting dignity and preferences.
- Someone with a positive attitude, who can demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness and a willingness to develop new skills.
About Us
The Northam Care Trust is one of the largest social care providers in North Devon with charitable and limited company status employing over 260 staff in our expanding Service Continuum. We have been in operation for 45 years and are a not for profit Charity which means every penny gets reinvested into our staff and clients.
As a Disability Confident Level 2 employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community. If you need any assistance or support with the application or interview process, please contact the HR team on 01237 477238. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and have set up an EDI board to ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion are integrated into The Northam Care Trust’s mission, vision and strategy. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.
Benefits:
- Full e-learning training provided including the opportunity for professional qualifications.
- Double pay for bank holidays.
- Enhanced overtime rate.
- Birthday leave.
- Company pension scheme.
- Company Sick Pay after 1 year increasing with length of service.
- Additional Company Sick Pay after 1 year increasing with length of service.
- Annual leave for length of service up to 25 days plus bank holidays.
- Training & Attendance Bonuses.
- 40% membership discount with ARC for racquet sports & gym.
- Cash staff referral scheme.
- Free Will Writing service.
- Cycle to work scheme.
How to apply:
Email your CV now or complete an application via our website.
DUE TO OUR CLIENTS CONSENTING FOR MALE CARERS ONLY, WE ARE CURRENTLY ONLY RECRUITING MALE APPLICANTS AT THIS TIME.
Does the job role include personal care?: Yes
Working Patterns:
Part time position of 15 hrs pw available. Rota shifts arranged over 7 days per week, with alternative weekends off.
Job location
Westward Ho
Devon
Job category
Care / support worker, Supported living
Profile
The Northam Care Trust Offering Choices, Supporting Outcomes
Type of organisation
CharitySector
Health and social careDescription
The Northam Care Trust is a charity formed in 1978 and our mission is to support people with learning and physical disabilities in having choice and control in achieving the best possible quality of life, evidenced by real quality outcomes and supported by our passion for excellence.
We are based in Northam and Bideford in North Devon and have developed person centred support for people with profound and multiple learning and other disabilities and complex needs in residential and day activities. Excellent communication, respect, dignity, engagement, support for carers and a set of values and behaviours underpin our work and add value with personalisation at the core.
We are the only organisation in North Devon and North Cornwall providing this high care specialist service and we are a vital resource for families and carers whose relatives live in our accommodation or use our community support facilities including the range of day activities we offer at The Rose Hill Activity Centre.