Care & Support Worker

Location:

Oakwood Lodge, Willenhall

Salary:

£15,454 (full time equivalent)

Hours:

Various

Contract Type:

Permanent

Closing date:

11/06/2017

This vacancy has now expired, and is not accepting any new applications.

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The Role

At Midland Heart we believe that every customer should be able to live in an environment they can afford, where they feel safe, are empowered, can shape services and in which where appropriate their care and support needs are met. Oakwood Lodge is an extra care scheme based in Willenhall, Wolverhampton providing independent living to our customers.                                                                                  

We now have several positions available for reliable and flexible Care and Support Workers to cover days with flexibility to cover nights if needed. As a Care and Support Worker you will provide care and support to include self-care, close personal care, domestic duties, activity planning and involvement, updating care and support plans and providing an active support to our customers. To be successful in this role you will demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, work well as part of a team and understand the issues and requirements of older people. This role will include weekend working. 

We currently have the following positions available:

  • 1 x 14.5 hours
  • 1 x 14 hours
  • 1 x 18 hours
  • 1 x 17.5 hours
  • 1 x 19.5 hours

If you are supportive, dedicated, customer focused and want to make a difference in your local community, then we would love to hear from you. 

In return we offer:

  • Free Disclosure and Barring Service check
  • A competitive salary which is regularly reviewed and benchmarked with the market
  • 25 days holidays plus bank holidays rising to 30 days after qualifying period
  • Company pension
  • Childcare vouchers
  • Shopping & leisure discounts
  • Regular tailored training & personal development plans

If you are a disabled candidate and require a hard copy pack or a different format, for example large print, please contact the HR department on 0845 850 1020 ext 6463

Please do read the role profile before you begin your application. CVs will not be considered, so please complete the application form in full.

We reserve the right to close the job before the advertised closing date if deemed necessary.