Job Description

CEDAR LODGE - SUPPORT WORKER

VACANCY

Location

: Bromyard, Herefordshire

Salary

: 12.30 - 12.88ph / 23,985.00 - 25,116.00pa

Benefits include

: Employee Assistance Programme, pension, paid training hours, generous overtime rates and sick pay, progression opportunities

The Role

You will support the residents of Cedar Lodge both at home and in the community, offering choice, encouraging independence and supporting in a wide range of activities. Your duties will also include, personal care, and administering medication.

Applicants do not need to have relevant experience as full training will be provided for the right person. It is, however, essential that you are well organised, resilient and willing to learn.

In return for your hard work and commitment, we will offer a support network of experienced care professionals, a rewarding career path and the promise that no working day will be the same!

About Cedar Lodge

Cedar Lodge provides residential support for young adults aged 18 years and over, who have a severe learning disability, autism, communication difficulties, challenging behaviours, mental health and other complex needs. Within the campus we have a range of activities including a leisure barn, sensory room, plenty of space for bikes and go-carts, walks within the grounds, a woodland area and adult size park equipment. We offer a range of homely activities to include puzzles and games of their choice, themed evenings, cinema nights, as well as offering support in life skills such as cooking simple meals.

Essential Criteria

- A passion for delivering care of the highest standard

- Good sense of humour

- Calm and even tempered

- Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends

- Full driving licence

Desirable Criteria

- Previous experience within a residential setting

- Experience of severe learning difficulties and/or challenging behaviour

- NVQ 3 in Care or equivalent

- Care certificate

- Basic ICT skills

Cedar Lodge and The SENAD Group conduct wide ranging recruitment checks to ensure we safeguard those in our care, this includes a criminal background check if an offer is made. In addition, we will conduct online searches and reference checks at an early stage in the recruitment and selection process.

If you would like more information on the checks please contact our Recruitment Team on 01885 488 096 Ext:12102

The SENAD Group is dedicated to equality of opportunity in all areas of work, education and care.

Cedar Lodge, West Midlands Learning Campus, Bromyard, Herefordshire HR7 4LS

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.30-12.88 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Sick pay Store discount
Physical Setting:

Residential home
Experience:

Residential care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SCP/CL