Support Worker / Residential Care Assistant / All Levels of Experience

Job Description

Support Worker / Residential Care Assistant with good communication skills, ability to work as part of a team and a QCF 2 (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards it, is required for Jaffray Care based in Erdington, Birmingham, WestMidlandsWe have Junior and Senior Care positions available, Day and Night Shifts. SALARY: £9.00 - £10.35 per hour (depending on experience) + Benefits (see below)LOCATION: Erdington, Birmingham, there are also opportunities in WolverhamptonJOB TYPE: Full-Time, PermanentWORKING HOURS: The team provides 24 hour/7 day week care. Shifts tend to be 12 hours on a rotating 3 day / 4 day working week pattern - including alternate weekends and may include waking night cover, therefore maximum reliability and flexibilityis required.** All Levels of Experience Considered **** Junior and Senior Positions Available **** Day and Night Positions Available **** Ongoing Training and Support **JOB OVERVIEWDo you want a purposeful job - to do something meaningful At Jaffray Care, we can give you that.Jaffray Care is a Registered Charity and specialist provider of health and social care support for adults. We are experienced at supporting people who may need a little extra help because of their complex health care needs, physical disability, sensory impairment,mental health needs or require palliative care. We do this by providing a high quality, flexible service that offers several different care pathways depending on assessed need.We have a fantastic new job opportunities for Support Workers / Residential Care Assistants with good communication skills, ability to work as part of a team and a QCF 2 (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards it.As the Support Worker / Residential Care Assistant your role will be that of a respected front-line worker and you will be expected to provide an outstanding level of assistance. Your work will contribute to the people we support living a more comfortable,dignified, liberated and happy life.The post of the Support Worker / Residential Care Assistant is multi-role, therefore, all aspects of household duties will be carried out, such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, gardening and shopping. You will be encouraged to involve Service Users in thesedaily activities where appropriate. You will be expected to provide opportunity and encouragement for Service Users to participate in leisure and development exercises helping to identify personal interests and preferred social activities.The Support Worker / Residential Care Assistant will assist Service Users with personal care, paying attention to the individuals care plans/guidelines; prepare snacks or meals as required; assist Service Users with their toiletry needs throughout the dayaccording to their care plans.The Charity is very keen to actively participate in the personal development of its employees and will support anyone who shows commitment through Qualifications and Credit Framework with a view to internal promotion.APPLY TODAYIf this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• QCF 2 (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards it

• Commitment

• Flexibility

• Willingness to learn

• Ability to work as part of a team

• Common Sense

• Driving Licence preferred but not essential

In return Jaffray Care will offer you:

• Up to 247.5 hours annual leave (including bank holidays) per annum
• Life Assurance Scheme (after qualifying period)
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Staff Meals (non-contractual)
• Paid Training
• Dental and Optical Payments (non-contractual)
• Recruitment and Long Service Awards
• Promotional Opportunities and Career Development
• A pleasant, homely working environment
• The opportunity to realise new ideas
• The opportunity for career development
• An attractive salary and pension plan
• A valued role

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check is requiredWe welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, trainingand career development of disabled employees.NO AGENCIES PLEASEHOW TO APPLYTo be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to usyou are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.JOB REF: AWDO-P6922This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of Jaffray Care