Support Staff
- Recruiter
- Nottingham Community Housing Association Ltd
- Location
- NG5 1AP, Nottingham
- Salary
- £5,575.78 - £17,495 (£8.91 - £10.14 per hour) plus enhancements
- Posted
- 18 Oct 2021
- Closes
- 10 Nov 2021
- Ref
- NTXHC674292
- Sectors
- Health, Nursing & Social Care
- Contract Type
- Permanent
Support Staff
Derbyshire, Chesterfield and surrounding areas
£5,575.78 - £17,495 (£8.91 - £10.14 per hour) plus enhancements
12 - 37 hours, full time and part time
Closing Date: Wednesday 10 November 2021
This is a Quick Apply Vacancy so the application form will take no longer than 15 minutes to complete
We have an exciting opportunity for reliable, friendly and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Care Assistant or Support Worker at our Personalised Support Team (PST)North services!
THE ROLE:
After a thorough introduction to NCHA (Nottingham Community Housing Association) and supportive training by managers and colleagues, we feel you will be able to learn, develop and gain knowledge from the get-go at NCHA. This role will cover two of PST North’s supported living services where you will support individuals in their own homes on a 1:1 basis and on occasion a 2:1 basis when accessing the community. The individuals we support have varying abilities and needs; some of which are complex, autistic and behaviours that challenge. The role will be varied depending on the needs of our service users but to give you a general idea of your duties – select the role profile at the top of the page!
As you will be expected to travel within the Chesterfield and surrounding north Derbyshire areas, it is essential that you have a full valid driving license with business insurance (so you can claim for any mileage!).
A current colleague wanted you to know that “Everyday is different and opens up fresh challenges. The team work is excellent and colleagues are always happy to help”.
Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Willingness to support individuals with day to day tasks such as; domestic duties, shopping, attending appointments and meal preparation
- Willingness and ability to help individuals with personal care need
- Must be able to work on your own initiative, be proactive, enabling and supportive
- Have a can do attitude, flexible and a great team player that is consistent in your approach following structured support plans
- To be available to work on a rota basis over a 24 hour period, 7 days a week (rotas will be planned where possible in advance so you plan around your personal commitments!)
NCHA’s CLEAR values (check out our website to find out more) must align with your own – we are a values based organisation.
Don’t forget to tell us about your own work or personal experiences that relate to the role and why a care role is for you in your application!
Take a look at the fantastic BENEFITS package we can offer you:
- Pay award on successful completion of probation period
- c36.5 days leave a year with additional 2 days after 5 years’ service (pro rata for part time)
- Healthcare Cash Back Plan worth up to £1,200 per year on your routine healthcare costs e.g. Dentist, opticians etc.
- Company Pension Scheme options with contributions matched by NCHA and includes life assurance cover
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay
- Free enhanced DBS check where applicable
- £250 for successful referral of a friend/family member to work at NCHA
- Employee Recognition Scheme
- Opportunities to join several networking and support groups e.g. LGBT Ally, Ethnic Minority Network, become a diverse champion etc.
- Great learning & development and qualification opportunities
- Discounted bus passes and gym membership, discounts and cashback at major retailers
- Free access to employee Advice Line; offering a 24-hour confidential advice service to discuss work or home related concerns with professional advisors
- Overtime available
- Opportunities to attend colleague social events
You’ve read this far, is this a career you would like to pursue?
Please note: As part of working for PST North, you will be expected to cover absences for various locations across North Nottinghamshire when required, which could also include personal care and waking/sleep in nights.
USEFUL INFORMATION:
- View the full role profile in the document tab at the top of the page to view other duties and responsibilities.
- You will need to attach a CV in order to apply for this role.
- All correspondence will be via your registered email address.
- For more information about NCHA, please refer to the attached ‘Helping Our Customers’ and ‘Property Picture’
- Previous Applicants need not apply.
As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, NCHA welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and disabled candidates. As part of our LGBT + Allies Programme, we also welcome applications from members of the LGBT + community and encourage inclusivity in the workplace.
Please note it is a mandatory requirement to wear full PPE including a face mask in this role.