Job Description

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About Us

Croob Cottages is committed to providing outstanding quality of care and support. Our primary goal is to empower service users to gain and maintain as much independence in their lives as possible, to maximise their capacity to make choices and decisions, and to enable them to control their own lives.

CWC group is a family run business established in 1985. We provide high quality care for our service users, so they can maintain an independent lifestyle as much as possible.

We believe that what we do genuinely makes a difference and, that includes investing in our people to provide training and development and ensuring everyone feels they belong. We believe in continuous improvement and pride ourselves in providing clear career paths and internal opportunities for career progression. We have open door management and balanced policies. Diversity and inclusion is not just something we talk about, we promote the benefits of diversity and see it as one of our strengths.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to work within our wider team.

You will work as part of the care team providing a high-quality care to the service users Ensuring person-centred and holistic practice is maintained at all times.

We are looking for:

Previous experience working in the health care industry and experience working with similar service users is an advantage but full training will be given.

Experience taking care of adults with learning disabilities and associated complex needs is desirable, but we will provide bespoke training.

Caring and compassionate personality, with a passion to help others.

Excellent communication and listening ability.

Organized, tenacious and pays attention to detail.

The ability to remain calm when working in a fast-paced environment.

Initiative to work alone, but also a team player.

Key Duties will include:

Analytical, capable of dealing with complexity and multi-tasking To support people in activities of daily living, looking after their health needs, including attend appointments with service users when required To continually assess the needs and abilities of the service users and to support change in same. To provide structure and routine for the service users, considering individual needs, and promote dignity, independence and choice at all times To follow, where in place, a personalised behavioural programme, that may involve restrictive practices, or adversely reward programmes. To assist in the planning of activities, and to implement same into daily life in Croob Cottages To assist the resident to maintain social, recreational, cultural and religious links through daily living activities, inside and outside the home and in the community Be responsible for maintaining accurate records, keeping in line with group policies and procedures. Communicate effectively with staff at all levels, regarding the care of the service users or any new information that needs to be made known to staff. To carry out domestic duties including laundry and food preparation. To be prepared to stay on site during inclement weather. To report and record all contacts made with MDT and relatives accordingly.

What's on offer:

An attractive salary starting at 13.05 per hour during probation and completion of training programme Excellent benefits package including holidays, pension, and employee assistance programme. Opportunities for career development The opportunity to work in an incredible location, with amazing people in a beautiful home Onsite parking Free uniform Excellent induction and continued training, with great opportunities to broaden your skill set. A discount card scheme for retail discounts Full and part time roles available, including shift work on a rotational basis. There is the opportunity to pick up more hours.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

CWC Group is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from people irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, political opinion, marital status, disability and religious belief.

Candidates who are successful at interview will be subject to background checks including, but not limited to, satisfactory references and an enhanced Access NI check.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.05-14.05 per hour

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Free parking
Shift:

12 hour shift Day shift Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:

Castlewellan BT31 9LA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Currently we do not have the ability offer sponsorship to new employees. Do you have the right to work in the UK? Please outline clearly what would make you a desirable candidate for this role?
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Crb SW