Support Worker and Deputy Care Manager

Job Title: Support Worker and Deputy Care Manager
Location: Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire
Salary: Dependent on Qualification and Experience

Our client is a specialist, independent social care organisation. They operate a number of supported living units across the region, registered with the Care Quality Commission.

They are currently seeking highly motivated and skilled individuals to join their team in the posts of Support Worker and Deputy Care Manager for their Adult Provision. 

Applicants who wish to work within the team must have preferably had experience with working with adults in a supported living setting. This position will suit applicants who have worked with people in Police or Prison services, learning disability or mental health settings with those who have challenging and complex behaviours. An NVQ / QCF level 2 in Health and Social Care is desirable for the post for Support Worker and QCF Level 3 is essential for the Deputy Care Manager role.

Posts are 'On-shift' as per a rolling rota and as such this post will involve weekend work and sleeping in.

The organisation is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare, wellbeing of those in their care and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. As such, the post holder must be committed to upholding and protecting the rights of individuals and working co-operatively to create a very high standard of care for the people who use their services.

All appointments will be subject to a rigorous vetting procedure. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A full enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check will be requested for the successful candidates.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and they welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, disability, gender, race, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation and gender reassignment.

Please Note: In line with their Safer Recruitment practice, all candidates are required to complete an Application Form. Further details will be sent to the email address specified in your CV. CV’s alone will not be accepted.

To apply for these positions please apply with your CV and covering letter.

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