Job summary
Location: Charlwood, RH6 0DA
Shifts:Full-time 42 hours per week, and part time available depending on circumstances (Monday to Sunday on a rota basis)
Pay Rate:£12.21 - £12.47 per hour (dependent on qualifications)
***Please note a driving licence is desirable for this position***
Main duties of the job
Role Overview
Youll support adults with lots of different needs such as learning disabilities, autism, ABI and mental health
Youll support them to flourish in a place they call home. Youll empower the people we support to be ambitious and live fulfilled lives
Youll give high-quality support tailored to peoples needs
Youll do activities like cooking, art or listening to music. And get out for movie nights and food outings
There is of course practical support too and helping people to reach their goals in smaller ways. Youll manage medication, shopping, health needs and hygiene as well as keep things tidy and safe
And of course, youll follow our procedures, so we give consistent, safe, and reliable care and support
Key Skills and Experience
Essential
Good general education
Honesty, reliability, trustworthiness, and a passion to make a difference
Commitment to the aims and objectives of the home and of Ivolve
Satisfactory Police Check and check against the ISA List (where applicable)
A commitment to undertake training and development
Desirable
RQF Level 2 or above in social care
Previous experience within social care setting
Knowledge and commitment regarding Equal Opportunities
Knowledge of the regulatory frameworks
Confident IT user
About us
About Us
Were one of the largest adult social care providers in the UK today and we plan to keep growing and benefiting more lives.
Our support is dynamic, person-centred and fulfilling, so people can enjoy a flourishing life. We deliver care and support with energy, passion and positivity.
Through our Residential, Supported Living and Complex Care services, we support peoples interests and inspire new ones. We do this through a mix of bigger planned activities and smaller everyday goals and tasks. We really understand each individual, so we create a person-centred plan to help them Strive every day.
We're very proud to be recognised as one of the best organisations to work in by The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024.
Our Values
Our values reflect us all and theyre at the heart of everything we do.
Our colleagues are passionate, kind and resilient and they go the extra mile for the people we support and each other. We have this expectation of all of our colleagues. As a leader, youll embody our values in action and inspire and motivate your teams them to do the same.
Our Support
We go beyond expectations for our colleagues as well as the people we support. Our reward package includes much more than pay, 5.6 weeks annual leave, flexible working hours and pension. Your birthday off with pay after a year of service and there is a £300 refer a friend scheme too!
If youre ready for a job that can truly make a difference and youre up for a challenge, then this is the role for you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your Responsibilities.
Person-led Care.
Youll support adults with lots of different needs such as
learning disabilities, autism, ABI and mental health.
Youll support them to flourish in a place they call home.
Youll empower the people we support to be ambitious and
live fulfilled lives.
Youll give high-quality support tailored to peoples needs.
If you ever have any concerns about how were delivering
support, the person youre supporting or a colleague then
youll raise this promptly following our procedures. Safety
and transparency are vital.
Our approach is all about co-production with the people we
support. So youll work with them to design and plan things
and create the best experiences together. Youll build and
nourish relationships.
Each person has a care plan that youll help to create and
monitor to ensure safe practices. Youll make sure you
understand individual needs so that person-led care is at the
heart of what you do.
Youll help the people we support to develop life skills, make
choices and reach their potential for independence. Help
them to feel included in the community.
Support people to join in with social, leisure, educational and
employment activities. Help them to enjoy holidays and day
trips.
Communicate in a clear and suitable way.
Great Planning & Leadership.
Organise and coordinate the assessment of care plans to
make sure they meet the needs of the people we support.
Solve problems and delegate tasks, so we run our
service effectively.
Youll process finances and manage medication
administration and orders.
Check people are getting involved and enjoying their activity
plans.
Work with your manager if there are any challenges for
cover.
Deliver Great Standards.
Provide personal care including support with continence
needs; health and medication needs; handling personal
possessions; finances and documents; shopping. Help them
to have good levels of personal and environmental hygiene.
Make sure all medical needs are met and help people to
advocate their own needs and wishes.
Make sure the environment is safe and secure. Promote
dignity.
Manage behaviours using our strategies and procedures set
out in the care plans, and review these regularly.
Have the highest integrity when you deal with personal and
financial affairs.
Look after peoples personal property and clothing, reporting
any extra needs to your manager.
Maintaining financial records.
Cleaning and maintaining equipment.
Report accidents or infectious illnesses for you or a person
we support immediately.
Report any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment,
or any potential hazard.
After training - administer medication. Deal with medical
emergencies appropriately.
Act as brand ambassadors for the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your Responsibilities.
Person-led Care.
Youll support adults with lots of different needs such as
learning disabilities, autism, ABI and mental health.
Youll support them to flourish in a place they call home.
Youll empower the people we support to be ambitious and
live fulfilled lives.
Youll give high-quality support tailored to peoples needs.
If you ever have any concerns about how were delivering
support, the person youre supporting or a colleague then
youll raise this promptly following our procedures. Safety
and transparency are vital.
Our approach is all about co-production with the people we
support. So youll work with them to design and plan things
and create the best experiences together. Youll build and
nourish relationships.
Each person has a care plan that youll help to create and
monitor to ensure safe practices. Youll make sure you
understand individual needs so that person-led care is at the
heart of what you do.
Youll help the people we support to develop life skills, make
choices and reach their potential for independence. Help
them to feel included in the community.
Support people to join in with social, leisure, educational and
employment activities. Help them to enjoy holidays and day
trips.
Communicate in a clear and suitable way.
Great Planning & Leadership.
Organise and coordinate the assessment of care plans to
make sure they meet the needs of the people we support.
Solve problems and delegate tasks, so we run our
service effectively.
Youll process finances and manage medication
administration and orders.
Check people are getting involved and enjoying their activity
plans.
Work with your manager if there are any challenges for
cover.
Deliver Great Standards.
Provide personal care including support with continence
needs; health and medication needs; handling personal
possessions; finances and documents; shopping. Help them
to have good levels of personal and environmental hygiene.
Make sure all medical needs are met and help people to
advocate their own needs and wishes.
Make sure the environment is safe and secure. Promote
dignity.
Manage behaviours using our strategies and procedures set
out in the care plans, and review these regularly.
Have the highest integrity when you deal with personal and
financial affairs.
Look after peoples personal property and clothing, reporting
any extra needs to your manager.
Maintaining financial records.
Cleaning and maintaining equipment.
Report accidents or infectious illnesses for you or a person
we support immediately.
Report any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment,
or any potential hazard.
After training - administer medication. Deal with medical
emergencies appropriately.
Act as brand ambassadors for the organisation.
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Experience working within a similar role
Qualifications
Desirable
- Qualified to NVQ level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
Knowledge and skills
Desirable
- Ability to provide quality care
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Basic IT skills
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Experience working within a similar role
Qualifications
Desirable
- Qualified to NVQ level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
Knowledge and skills
Desirable
- Ability to provide quality care
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Basic IT skills
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
