Home Care Support Worker (Clement Court)

Post Ref: CC009

Please note: Internal, at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.

We are looking to recruit a permanent Home Care Support Worker to work within the Clement Court Extra Care Housing Scheme.

Clement Court Extra Care Housing scheme provides Care and support to a number of individuals who live in their own apartments within Clement Court.

You will work with an established team of carers placing emphasis on dignity and choice, promoting independence, and supporting individuals with personal hygiene needs, preparing meals and taking medication.

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about making a difference to Individuals Lives and are able to apply person centred approaches.

Your qualities will include:

• Enthusiasm and a positive attitude that will enhance the positive experiences of the individuals
• Ability to demonstrate good practice in your work
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to use your own initiative and think creatively
• A flexible approach to ensure we meet changing needs of the individuals we support and the service we provide.

You will need to be available to work 5 days out of 7 days on a rolling rota, including weekends and Bank Holidays (for which enhancements are paid), between the hours of 7am -10pm. Additional hours are often available although this cannot be guaranteed.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS (formerly CRB) from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

Closing Date: Sunday, 8th November

Interviews: tbc

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year (unless exceptions apply) and meet the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.

All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

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