The role
This particular post will be purely for waking nights and is working 23.34 hours per week.
Due to the expansion of our service, we are seeking a waking night care assistant to join our team.
We are looking for a Care Assistant to support our existing team in providing individualised care and support to the people who access our service.
Levick Court offers short stay breaks for adults with learning disabilities and is a 24-hour service. The building is purpose built, which ensures that we can meet the needs of a wide range of individuals who access our service.
We have spacious communal areas including multi-purpose activity rooms, sensory room, media room and secure gardens available to those accessing our services. We have domestic and catering staff on site; however, this role does involve some additional housekeeping duties.
We are looking for caring, fun, creative individuals, who can work collaboratively with our team to ensure that the people that use our service enjoy their stays.
This role will appeal to you if you have a passion for helping others, you like being involved in activities with the people that you support.
Key duties of the Care Assistant post will include:
- To follow individualised plans of care.
- To support service users in their chosen activities.
- Be committed to a customer led service.
- To work as directed by senior staff.
- You will need to have good communication skills which will assist in keeping people engaged during their stay.
If successful, you will be joining a friendly supportive team that is passionate about delivering excellent care services to all. It is desirable, though not essential, that applicants have experience of working with adults who have learning disabilities.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.
If you would like to talk through this opportunity further, please contact Scott Griggs, Care Home Manager at Scott_Griggs@middlesbrough.gov.uk or call 01642 726493.
Please note Middlesbrough Council do not currently offer sponsorships.
We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We believe in rewarding our people for their hard work by offering an attractive benefits package includinggenerous annual leave, employee discounts and that all important pension,there’s something to benefit everyone!You can find out more about us and what weoffer.
What we offer
Company: Middlesbrough Council
Salary: £27,274 pro rata (plus waking night enhancements)
Location: Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
Sector: Health and Social Care
Sector: Adult Services
Sector: Social Care
Job Role: Social Worker
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Care Assistant employer: Kirklees Metropolitan Council
Kirklees Metropolitan Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and flexible work environment for Childcare Lawyers in Northallerton. With hybrid working options and a strong commitment to employee growth, the council fosters a culture of collaboration and professional development, making it an ideal place for those passionate about making a meaningful impact in children's services.
Contact Details:
Kirklees Metropolitan Council Recruitment Team
