Care and Support Worker

Location: Town Close, Stokesley

Salary: From £13.05 per hour to £13.69 per hour –  Plus £30 weekend enhancement

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours / Working Pattern: Part Time Days, Monday – Sunday on a rota basis 

 

Are you looking for a role where you can really get to know the individuals you support? Where you are based in one place and can really build those relationships.

 

Are you caring and compassionate? Have you got experience working in care, or are you wanting to begin your career in care?

 

Either way, this role could be for you!

 

Town Close in Stokesley have an exciting opportunity working in their Extra Care facility supporting adults who may need some support to carry out daily activities and tasks. Supporting them to regain or maintain their independence and to really make a difference to their lives.

 

As a Care and Support Worker you will report to a Team Leader and work as part of a team providing direct care and support to adults with care & support in an extra care scheme. Town Close is registered to provide personal care to older people who may also be living with dementia, a learning disability or autistic spectrum disorder, mental health needs, a physical disability or sensory impairment.

 

Above all we want someone that shares our values. These are:

 

·       Dignity and respect

 

·       Learning and reflection

 

·       Working together

 

·       Commitment to quality care and support

 

You will work in ways which are consistent with the key aims of maintaining dignity and respecting human rights, as well as maximising the independence and wellbeing of the adult.  You will also work in accordance with current legislation, and Directorate policy and procedures, working within the framework of Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards and individual care plans/ support plans.

 

At times your work with the adult with care and support needs will be in partnership with Health, Voluntary and Private Agencies, families and carers. 

 

In line with the requirements of the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) Skills for Care Common Induction Standards (CIS) to ensure that all staff have undergone thorough training and development before they can safely work unsupervised.  People starting a new role or those who are new to the social care sector will complete the CIS within 12 weeks of starting their new role. Your line manager has the responsibility for assessing you and signing off these standards.  

 

In addition to the great training and development opportunities North Yorkshire Council offer a wide range of benefits:

 

• Starting salary dependent on experience and qualifications

• Competitive rate of pay with pay progression

• Enhancements for weekend / night working

• Career development

• A chance to build valuable professional relationships with families and other sector professionals

• Extensive induction with ongoing support throughout your employment

• Access to a wide range of resources to enhance your learning, knowledge and skills

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing by length of service

• Variety of competitive benefits including career average pension scheme with excellent benefits

 

If you think this role could be for you then why not apply now!

 

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Kate on 07974406603 or email Kate.Wylie@northyorks.gov.uk

 

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Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk. We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk.

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff
and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect
of our vacancies. 
We are committed to meeting the needs of our
diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are
also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young
people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment.