Brainkind

Support Worker

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Job summary

Brainkind has exciting career development opportunities for experienced Care Assistants at their assisted living facility, Bixley Road, part of The Chantry Neurological Care centre, based in Ipswich, Suffolk. We are looking for compassionate and dedicated experienced carers to join our team.

Based at the Bixley road service.

Shift times 7:00-19:00, 08:30-18:30 or 20:00 -07:30

Main duties of the job

The correct candidate will demonstrate a compassionate and caring nature alongside flexibility with excellent people skills and be a team player. Previous experience or education in the field of care is essential.

About us

The Chantry is a Brainkind specialist neurological care centre based in Ipswich, caring for people aged 18 and over a range of neurological conditions. At The Chantry, we provide the care people need to optimise their health and wellbeing, maximise their independence and support their emotional and social needs.

Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support and help improve the lives of people with a neurological condition or brain injury.

Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. Its a place where we recognise, celebrate and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.

Details

Date posted

13 December 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£10.45 an hour plus weekends 30% enhancements

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0462-RMSWBIX

Job locations

Brainkind The Chantry

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP2 0BP


Job description

Job responsibilities

The role responsibilities will be : To promote choice in the delivery of care and support Making decisions to enhance the individuals experience. Ensure accurate reporting and documentation Promote Brainkind Values and continued High standards

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role responsibilities will be : To promote choice in the delivery of care and support Making decisions to enhance the individuals experience. Ensure accurate reporting and documentation Promote Brainkind Values and continued High standards

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • have or be willing to gain an NVQ 2 in health and social care

Experience

Essential

  • The correct candidate will demonstrate a compassionate and caring nature alongside flexibility with excellent people skills and be a team player. Successful applicants must have recent experience in the delivery of care in a similar environment
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • have or be willing to gain an NVQ 2 in health and social care

Experience

Essential

  • The correct candidate will demonstrate a compassionate and caring nature alongside flexibility with excellent people skills and be a team player. Successful applicants must have recent experience in the delivery of care in a similar environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Brainkind

Address

Brainkind The Chantry

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP2 0BP


Employer's website

https://brainkind.org/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Brainkind

Address

Brainkind The Chantry

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP2 0BP


Employer's website

https://brainkind.org/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Resourcing Business Partner

Rebecca Malster

rebecca.malster@brainkind.org

Details

Date posted

13 December 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£10.45 an hour plus weekends 30% enhancements

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0462-RMSWBIX

Job locations

Brainkind The Chantry

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP2 0BP


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