At Lindisfarne we provide 24-hour care and support people with physical disabilities. Our aim is to make sure this is not just a place to live but is a home, and the people living here are encouraged and enabled to make their own choices and decisions in as many aspects of their lives as they can and wish to.
The charity is seeking to recruit Support Workers to work on a bank basis to assist our existing team in providing 24-hour care and support to adults with learning and physical disabilities.? The role of the Support Worker is to enable each person using the service to lead a fulfilling and independent life according to individual needs and choices.
Essential Criteria:
An ability to demonstrate the core values of the Charity
NVQ2 in care (or willingness to attain)
Ability to respond to guidance and direction
Experience of working with vulnerable adults
Experience of developing personal care plans
Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
Able to provide personal care
Able to work flexible hours and sleep-ins
Participate where necessary in social activities, outings/holidays with people using the service
Maintain confidentiality, honesty, and reliability
Non-discriminatory and respect for cultural and religious heritage of all people
Benefits and Rewards:
Employee Assistance Programme
Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
Health Cash Plan
Bike to Work Scheme
We are an equal opportunities employer
Excellent training and development opportunities
For an informal discussion or should you require further information regarding the vacancy please contact Julie Moffat, Service Manager on juliemoffat@sjog.org.uk
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: 12.60 per hour
Benefits:
Company pension
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
Referral programme
Physical Setting: