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Support Worker

Employer:Medway Council 

Reference:CA0217D 

Salary:Grade: D2 Salary: £14,492 - £18,430 pro rata 

Hours:24 Day shifts 

Working pattern:Part Time, Permanent position 

Location:Platters Farm Lodge, Highfield Road, Rainham 

Closing date:05/09/2008 23:59 PM 

Platters Farm Lodge is a 43 bedded Residential Home & Day Centre providing residential, respite, day care and rehabilitation for older people.

We seeking committed, enthusiastic individuals to join our highly motivated team to provide care and support to adults in accordance with the National Care Standards for Older People. Your role will include providing high quality support, and personal care to our service users, promoting independence, and building confidence to successfully achieve their specified aims.

The successful applicants will demonstrate knowledge and a sound understanding of the needs of older and disabled people, a working knowledge of Health & Safety requirements, the ability to problem solve and prioritise workload, good basic written and numeracy skills, and an understanding of customer care.

You will be expected to have a flexible approach, as rotas will include working both weekends and weekday nights.

It is desirable that applicants possess an NVQ at level 2 or are willing to undertake training for accreditation.

Any offer of employment for these posts will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure.

For an informal discussion please contact Team Leader on 01634 377579

Closing Date: 5 September 2008

Equal Opportunities

No service user, employee or job applicant will be discriminated against, harassed or receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.

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