Overview
Are you looking for an empowering and rewarding career where you can help people to lead their most independent lives?
Role details
Position Duration: Permanent
Role Type: Support/Care Worker
County: Northumberland
Company: Lifeways Group
Salary / rate of pay: £12.71
Post Code: NE23 7FA
Town or City: Cramlington
Ref No: 12793
About the service
The Lifeways Group in Cramlington are currently looking to expand their fantastic team of Support Workers in our local supported living services. At Emery Court bungalows and apartments, people benefit from a vibrant network of staff and friends, while having peace and quiet when they need it too. The property has ten apartments, each with an open-plan kitchen and living room, a bathroom with a shower cubicle, and a bedroom that is accessed by a set of stairs. There is an additional apartment which has an open-plan kitchen and living room, a bathroom with a shower cubicle, two bedrooms and no internal stairs. Emery Court also has two bungalows onsite, each with one bedroom, an open-plan kitchen and living room and a bathroom. There is a small area with grass for people to spend time relaxing outside when the weather is good. Assistive technology can be tailored to suit the needs of each person and includes an intercom, CCTV and a Tunstall connected care system.
Person-centred approach
You’ll work within the principles of person-centred support, enabling development and inclusion in everyday lives within their home and wider community. Each service user has their own self-contained room within the service buildings and your work will be varied as you’ll be supporting with activities including swimming, shopping, going for a coffee, going to the cinema, visiting museums and clubs.
Responsibilities
- Support the service user with general household chores such as cooking, laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
- Assist with personal care (assisting with bathing, toileting and feeding) in some cases.
- Support with activities and community participation in line with person-centred plans.
What we offer
- Contracts available:
- Full time – 37.5 hours per week
- Part-time – 14 – 30 hours per week
- Sessional/bank hours also available (flexible working to fit around you)
- Working hours on a shift pattern rota basis including some weekend working
Induction and progression
You’ll get a fully paid induction with ongoing training and support from a dedicated Manager plus the opportunity to undertake a qualification in health and social care funded by Lifeways Group plus so much more when you join.
How to apply
This is a great opportunity to develop your career in the care industry – if this sounds of interest, simply click Apply!
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