Overview
You will support the residents of Cedar Lodge both at home and in the community, offering choice, encouraging independence and supporting in a wide range of activities. Your duties will also include personal care and administering medication.
About Cedar Lodge
Cedar Lodge provides residential support for young adults aged 18 years and over who have a severe learning disability, autism, communication difficulties, challenging behaviours, mental health and other complex needs. Within the campus we have a range of activities including a leisure barn, sensory room, plenty of space for bikes and go‑carts, walks within the grounds, a woodland area and adult‑size park equipment. We offer a range of homely activities to include puzzles and games of their choice, themed evenings, cinema nights, as well as support in life skills such as cooking simple meals.
Qualifications and Attributes
- Passion for delivering care of the highest standard
- Good sense of humour
- Calm and even tempered
- Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
- Full driving licence
- Previous experience within a residential setting
- Experience of severe learning difficulties and/or challenging behaviour
- NVQ Level 3 in Care or equivalent
- Care certificate
- Basic ICT skills
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension
- Paid training hours
- Generous overtime rates and sick pay
- Progression opportunities
Recruitment Checks
Cedar Lodge and The SENAD Group conduct wide‑ranging recruitment checks to ensure we safeguard those in our care; this includes a criminal background check and reference checks at an early stage in the recruitment and selection process.
Location
Cedar Lodge, West Midlands Learning Campus, Bromyard, Herefordshire HR7 4LS
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