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Support Worker

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Job summary

Are you caring, enthusiastic and passionate about quality care delivery? Do you have an understanding of the needs of older people, and can you demonstrate a commitment to person centered approaches? If so, we would like to hear from you.

Spring Gardens is a residential home for older people requiring 24-hour care. We support residents using strength-based approaches to retain and regain their independence, set goals and aspirations, and remain connected with local communities and those important to them.

Main duties of the job

Candidates must demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as possessing numeracy abilities. A commitment to equal opportunities, and an understanding of disability issues and some experience or knowledge of caring for vulnerable people is essential. The posts require providing personal care and support applying strength-based approaches and empowering individuals to achieve their potential.

It is a requirement of the role that the successful candidates be able to work flexibly covering shifts on a rota basis, including evening, weekend and bank holiday working.

About us

Our values

  • being open, honest and trusted: I can be my best
  • treating people fairly: it feels like I count
  • spending money wisely: I make every pound go further
  • working as a team for Leeds: I am part of a team with a can do attitude
  • working with communities: I am proud to make a difference

Details

Date posted

07 July 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£21,189 to £21,968 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0100-23-0009

Job locations

Spring Gardens Retirement Home

Westbourne Grove

Otley

West Yorkshire

LS21 3LJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Spring Gardens is a residential home for older people requiring 24-hour care. We support residents using strength-based approaches to retain and regain their independence, set goals and aspirations, and remain connected with local communities and those important to them.We are recruiting to the following posts:2 x 30 hours B1 support workerAre you caring, enthusiastic and passionate about quality care delivery? Do you have an understanding of the needs of older people, and can you demonstrate a commitment to person centered approaches? If so, we would like to hear from you.

Candidates must demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as possessing numeracy abilities. A commitment to equal opportunities, and an understanding of disability issues and some experience or knowledge of caring for vulnerable people is essential. The posts require providing personal care and support applying strength-based approaches and empowering individuals to achieve their potential.It is a requirement of the role that the successful candidates be able to work flexibly covering shifts on a rota basis, including evening, weekend and bank holiday working.Although the role is primarily based at Spring Gardens, there may be, from time to time, a requirement to cover at other locations.For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Susie Arnold Registered Manager on 07712216774 or contact the office on 01943 464497 between 8:30 am and 3pm

Job description

Job responsibilities

Spring Gardens is a residential home for older people requiring 24-hour care. We support residents using strength-based approaches to retain and regain their independence, set goals and aspirations, and remain connected with local communities and those important to them.We are recruiting to the following posts:2 x 30 hours B1 support workerAre you caring, enthusiastic and passionate about quality care delivery? Do you have an understanding of the needs of older people, and can you demonstrate a commitment to person centered approaches? If so, we would like to hear from you.

Candidates must demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as possessing numeracy abilities. A commitment to equal opportunities, and an understanding of disability issues and some experience or knowledge of caring for vulnerable people is essential. The posts require providing personal care and support applying strength-based approaches and empowering individuals to achieve their potential.It is a requirement of the role that the successful candidates be able to work flexibly covering shifts on a rota basis, including evening, weekend and bank holiday working.Although the role is primarily based at Spring Gardens, there may be, from time to time, a requirement to cover at other locations.For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Susie Arnold Registered Manager on 07712216774 or contact the office on 01943 464497 between 8:30 am and 3pm

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • It is a requirement of the role that the successful candidates be able to work flexibly covering shifts on a rota basis, including evening, weekend and bank holiday working.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • It is a requirement of the role that the successful candidates be able to work flexibly covering shifts on a rota basis, including evening, weekend and bank holiday working.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds City Council

Address

Spring Gardens Retirement Home

Westbourne Grove

Otley

West Yorkshire

LS21 3LJ


Employer's website

https://leeds.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=leeds (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds City Council

Address

Spring Gardens Retirement Home

Westbourne Grove

Otley

West Yorkshire

LS21 3LJ


Employer's website

https://leeds.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=leeds (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Development Manager

Catherine Smethurst

Catherine.Smethurst@leeds.gov.uk

Details

Date posted

07 July 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£21,189 to £21,968 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0100-23-0009

Job locations

Spring Gardens Retirement Home

Westbourne Grove

Otley

West Yorkshire

LS21 3LJ


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