Care and Support Assistant - Learning Disabilities

MST is one of largest and most highly regarded support organisation in the country. Working to increase the independence and wellbeing of our service users across South Yorkshire and the Midlands, Greater London and the East of England, we expect a lot from our people but in return our rewards and career development opportunities are first class.

We are looking to recruit two Care and Support Assistants to join our Learning Disabilities Services in Mansfield Woodhouse Nottingham, on an interim basis providing personal care, home care and housing related support to vulnerable adults. The ability to work flexibly to ensure individual needs are met whilst maximising independence and choice and respecting privacy and dignity. These posts are on an interim basis until 31st August 2012.

The successful candidate will provide assistance with care and support needs. You will also provide domestic support such as light household cleaning and cooking.

To be successful in this role the post holder should have experience of providing home care/personal care and support to vulnerable people, an understanding of the Service User group and knowledge of health and safety issues relating to care and support of vulnerable people.

It is essential for the post holder to have the ability to work flexibly to meet Service User and service requirements and to undertake moving and handling tasks (including pushing of wheelchairs). It is essential that the post holder should have an NVQ Level 2 in related subject area or equivalent, or a willingness to undertake NVQ training is essential.

You must have good customer communication skills and an understanding of the difficulties faced by vulnerable people with a disability and how their needs may be met. Experience of working with people with learning disabilities would be an advantage.

This position will cover a 7 day rota as and when required and potentially on calls for which an additional payment will be made.

An enhanced CRB check will be undertaken for the successful candidate. A basic level of IT literacy is essential for this position. For a more detailed job profile please click on the Job Description/Person Spec link below.

This position represents the opportunity for a person with the right blend of technical and personal skills to join us at an extremely exciting stage of our development.

Benefits include a base entitlement of 25 days paid annual leave plus eight English Public Statutory Holidays. MHP also offers a contributory pension scheme and a range of flexible benefits including (but not restricted to) dental insurance, a health cash plan and critical illness cover. MHP employees also have access to a voluntary benefits portal which offers a wide range of discounts on products and services such as travel and high street vouchers.

Location: Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottingham
Salary: £13,101, per annum, pro rata
Contract: Interim until 31st August 2012
Hours: 12 hours per week, 7 day rota
Closing date: 25th February 2012 (Midnight)
MHP supports flexible working and welcomes job applications / proposals on that basis.

One of the largest and most highly regarded support organisations in the country, we work to increase the independence and well being of our service users.

MST is part of Metropolitan Housing Partnership (MHP). MHP is a green employer, celebrates diversity and welcomes applications from all communities.