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HCPA Ltd
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Harpenden, Hertfordshire
Support Worker
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £9.55 per hour |
Overview
Herts Good Care is a non-profit company, supporting adult care providers across Hertfordshire to fill their permanent positions. We are currently working with Harpenden Mencap to find a Support Worker to join their team. Job Shift: Days, Evenings and Weekends Location: Harpenden Type of Provider: Care Home (Residential) Supporting older adults with Learning Disabilities Salary: £9.55 Per Hour Hours of Work: Part-Time-up to 30 hrs 7am/8am to 2pm/3pm and 2pm/3pm to 9pm/10pm Driving Required: Yes Contract Type: Full Time Contract Part Time Contract About the company We provides accommodation for 30 people with learning disabilities, work experience and support in the local community to help people lead normal lives. Why should I apply for the role of Support Worker with this company? Four week rota shift pattern annual leave which increases with length of service pension scheme Paid DBS Fantastic training What does the role of Support Worker involve? To be part of a team providing high standards of personal care and a service, which offers choice, dignity, respect and security and is appropriate to the individual needs of each resident as laid out in their care plan. To offer a safe and warm environment in which residents can develop social and occupation skills and enjoy leisure and recreational activities appropriate to need. To recognise the individuality of each resident involving them in decisions as appropriate. To work closely with the other professional agencies ensuring relevant care plans are developed, implemented and reviewed annually to take account of changing needs. To act as key worker to identified residents. To be aware of, and acknowledge each resident’s religious and cultural beliefs and identity. To promote anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities throughout the organisation. To complete the Care Certificate within 12 weeks of starting in the post. What makes the perfect Support Worker? Ability to work as part of the staff team to create a safe, user led service including the safeguarding of vulnerable adults Good written and verbal communication skills Ability to implement and contribute to evaluation of individual care plans Ability to organise, plan and make sound judgements under pressure Ability to maintain records as required by us, and the law Commitment to confidentiality of information Value the rights of people with learning disabilities to receive services which offer choice, dignity and security Commitment to provision of high quality services which recognise each individuals personal beliefs and identity An awareness that the workplace is someone’s home If you are interested in this position please apply today and we will call you within the next couple of days. If this is not the right job for you, we have over 200 positions which you can search and apply by visiting www.hertsgoodcare.com.