Job Details
Reference: KL031
Salary: £12.83 per hour (£25,342.44 per annum FTE)
Hours: Various
Shift Pattern: 7:00‑14:30, 14:30‑22:00 (and alternative weekends)
About Kittens Lane
Kittens Lane is located in the market town of Loddon, near High Bungay Road and George Lane. The service is just a short walk from the Kittens Lane bus stop, served by routes 86 and X22. Public transport times may not align with shift patterns, so a driving licence is recommended for reliable travel.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Work as part of a caring team to help tenants maintain independence in their daily lives.
- Support tenants to express their preferences and make decisions that matter to them.
- Deliver person‑centered support, including personal care, medication assistance, domestic tasks, and tenancy‑related guidance.
- Record all support provided clearly and accurately in line with CQC and Orwell expectations.
- Provide encouragement, compassion, and thoughtful support to help tenants take appropriate risks and achieve positive outcomes.
- Foster strong, respectful relationships with tenants, colleagues, family members, and professionals.
Benefits
- 22 days annual leave (pro‑rated) plus bank holidays (bank‑holiday work required).
- Reward and recognition awards.
- Free DBS checks.
- Cashback health plan.
- Blue Light Card membership (fees apply).
- Ongoing training and opportunities to progress through the Orwell Academy.
- Wellbeing programme.
Person Specification / Qualifications
- Care Certificate (desirable).
- QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent (desirable).
- Full driving licence desirable but not essential; public transport options are acceptable.
EEO Statement
Orwell Housing Association is a Disability Confident Leader and is committed to creating an accessible and supportive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply even if they do not meet every listed qualification.
Applicants may contact the Talent team at 01473 228782 or email work@orwell-housing.co.uk for assistance.
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