Care & Support Worker

We are currently seeking 2 Care and Support Workers to provide personal care, home care and housing related support to vulnerable adults. To work flexibly to ensure individual needs are met whilst maximising independence and choice and respecting privacy and dignity.

To be successful in this role it is essential that you have experience of providing home care or personal care and support to vulnerable people (voluntary experience also qualifies)and the following skills and experience:
• Understanding of the Service User group and relevant statutory authorities and legislation
• Knowledge of health and safety issues relating to care and support of vulnerable people
• Experience of producing Support Plans and Risk Assessments
• Availability for working unsocial hours, weekends and public holidays on a rota basis
• Ability to undertake moving and handling tasks (including pushing of wheelchairs)
• NVQ Level 2 in related subject area or equivalent, or a willingness to undertake NVQ training
It is desirable for the appointed candidate to have knowledge of the welfare benefits system and experience of working with the Service User group.

You will also need to possess a basic level of IT literacy. A definition of the term ‘basic’ can be found in the job profile. Due to the nature of this post, a Criminal Records Bureau check will be undertaken for the successful applicant, but only with their prior consent.

For a more detailed job profile please click on the Job Description/Personal Spec link below.

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: 12/21 Old Hospital Close, St James Drive, London SW12 8SS
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £18,705 per annum
Hours: Full Time – 37.5 hours per week to include working 7 days a week on a 24 hours rota basis, shift work, unsociable hours, sleepovers, on call duties, potentially weekends and public holidays
Closing date: 9th 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.