Residential Worker - Linsell House
Team: CAS - Linsell House - LD
Job Family: Supporting - CBG8+2
Salary: £29,767 - £33,343 per annum pro rata
Hours: Multiple positions available - 18.5hrs, 30hrs & 37hrs per week available
Base Location: Linsell House, Ridgeway Avenue, Dunstable, LU5 4QJ
Contract Type: Fixed - Permanent
Closing Date: 27th May 2024
Interviews: W/C: 3rd June 2024
About the role:
Linsell House is a care home situated in Dunstable that offers both residential and respite care, as well as support to adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD). We currently have a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our aim is to support those who use the service to reach their full potential. We do this by promoting independence, supporting the individuals to make their own choices and to live their best life and find their greatness. As a Residential Worker, we will also aim for you to find your greatness from a career perspective.
Within the role as a Residential Worker, you will help ensure the physical, emotional and psychological needs of those who live and stay at Linsell House, and make sure they are met through the provision of a supportive and caring environment. This will include offering support in all areas of personal care, including developing and maintaining daily life skills and interactions.
We will help develop your skills and knowledge during your first few months in a number of areas, including the administration of medication and being responsible for supporting the management team to facilitate the running of different areas of the services on occasions. You will also be supported to take on responsibility for key working and attend all relevant meetings for your key person. You will ultimately be responsible for keeping care and support plans and risk sssessments up to date, which are regularly reviewed for each person you key work. You’ll work closely with other agencies (such as Health and Day services) as well as families.
This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to someone's life whilst developing your career in an organisation that can offer support, training and progression as a Residential Worker.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking to speak to enthusiastic, reliable and flexible people with excellent communications skills and a passion for caring for people with disabilities. NVQ Level 3 in Residential Social Care would be great, but we would love to hear from you if you have a genuine interest in the role and are willing to work towards the qualification.
We provide ongoing training opportunities for our team members to ensure that the successful candidate feels confident and competent to work with our adults.
Our homes offer care 24/7 so you will need to work on a shift basis, which will include days, nights, sleep-ins, evenings and weekends. This could also include support holidays/outings and day trips.
To join us, you must have experience in working with people with disabilities in a relevant setting. You’ll have an understanding of people with disabilities, and how to meet their needs and provide them with great opportunities. With experience in a caring role, you’ll be a positive, practical person. You will be adaptable, flexible and people-focused, with the ability to build professionals relationships. You will need to be able to write reports and use your initiative and think on your feet.
Desirable Criteria but not essential
• NVQ Level 3 in Social Care (England) qualified or working towards
• Good communication and listening skills
• Demonstrates a supportive and caring nature
• Excellent organisational skills
• Recognises cultural diversity
• Good team player
• Track record of showing initiative and sharing ideas
• Experienced in being positive and consistent
• Accurate record keeper
• Sound knowledge of disability
• Takes accountability for own training and continual professional development
• Ability to work within a 24/7 operation
• Good I.T skills
Bring your skills to our team and you’ll enjoy our benefits package, plus the support to achieve a relevant qualification, continual training and professional development. You’ll get the chance to find your greatness by giving people a brighter future.
Our Offer
We have a number of rewards and benefits available to our staff, to view these please visit our Rewards and Benefits page
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You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies detailed within this Recruitment Pack
Our Competency Framework and Qualification Guidance are to be read in conjunction with our Recruitment Pack.
For an informal discussion about this position, and we would really welcome your call please contact: Charlotte Bond at charlotte.bond@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk or call 0300 300 5684 or Kerry Harding at Kerry.harding@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
For queries related to the recruitment of this vacancy, please contact: The Recruitment Team at recruitment@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
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Safeguarding:
Central Bedfordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers and contractors to share this commitment. This post is subject to the disclosure of criminal records.
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