Day Centre Care Worker

FLEXIBLE PROJECT WORKERS

Full time position of 30 hours per week

At our Rose Hill Community Projects and Outreach Services, Bideford

£11.60 per hour initial starting rate

(rising to £11.89 ph after a successful 6 month probationary period)

Summary of Role

We are looking for Flexible Project Workers to lead on a number of activities for the people we support with learning and physical disabilities.  If you have skills and interests in music, drama, cooking, horticulture, helping people to develop more independence and you are keen to develop a career in social care then contact us!

Requirements

You will need to be over 25 years of age with a full UK driving licence and a willingness to drive our minibuses (once assessed as competent).   A willingness to swim with our clients is also essential.  You will also be required to work 2 Saturdays per month.

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.

·        20% 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.

Does the job role include personal care?: Yes

Working Patterns:

Rota over Monday to Friday, and 2 Saturdays per month.

Essential details:

Applicants must be over 25 years of age and have two years of driving experience, and be willing to drive our minibuses for this role.