Care Worker

Multiple posts are available

16 August 2019
Permanent
24
Helmsley Road Short Breaks Unit, 29 Helmsley Road, Rainworth, Nottingham, NG21 0DQ
Adult Social Care and Health

Helmsley Rd Short Breaks Service supports adults with a moderate to severe learning disablity - 18 to 65 and their carers. The unit has 12 respite beds.

Required to working shifts - 6.45am to 2.45pm and 2.15pm to 10.15pm, including weekends and Bank Holidays. These 3 posts involve support with personal care, social interaction and following individuals support plans to enable individuals to make choices in their every day lives. You will be expected to contribute to running records and reports and there is a requirement to undertake domestic activities. A working knowledge of health and safety and emergency procedures is necessary. You will be expected to undertake an induction and the care certificate and have, or work towards, Diploma level 2 in Care, with an expectation to attend mandatory training on an on- going basis. You will be expected to work in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to the County Councils Equal opportunities policy.

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.

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