About the Role

We currently have an opportunity for full time and part time (37.5 & 22.5 hours) Support Workers at our Registered Care Home in Hoddesdon. Haslewood Avenue is a care home for eight people with learning disabilities, some of whom have physical disabilities and challenging behaviours.

Working as part of a dedicated team, your role as a Support Worker is to provide support and independence and encourage residents to experience the same opportunities which are available to all members of society.

• This role involves shift leading
• This role involves writing, updating care plans and risk assessments
• This role involves link working residents
• This role involves personal care

It is essential that you are able to work to a rota and preferably you will have a driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.

About You

We are looking for passionate people who with a `can-do` attitude who are driven by the desire to make a difference and who have the ability to recognise the wishes and needs of vulnerable adults and communicate effectively using different methods according to peoples needs.

You will need to be able to:

• Have experience of working with individuals with learning disabilities
• Work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working
• Work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we support
• Be flexible in your approach to work
• Have a commitment to equality and diversity
• Take a positive approach to supporting people with learning disabilities

Benefits

In return for your hard work and commitment to our service users, we offer a considerable benefits package. This includes:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service (Pro Rota for Part time)
• £11.33 phcontract
• Regular support from your line manager and colleagues
• Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance
• Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary
• Annual salary and cost of living review
• Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing
• Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support
• Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary
• Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us
• Access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for use at work
• Access to COVID-19 vaccinations
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Employee assistance helpline
• Mileage paid for car usage

If you are interested in joining our friendly team, please apply below.

In accordance with CQC regulations, appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory DBS, reference and medical checks.

How to Apply

To apply for the position of an Support Worker please click apply below.

Closing date: Thursday 20th January 2022

Interview dates: Friday 28th January 2022

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Covid-19 Information

During the pandemic we are following Government guidance regarding reducing transmission rates.

This means we are taking every precaution to keep you and everyone involved safe during the recruitment process.

From 11^thNovember 2021, all new recruits to this care home will have to demonstrate that they have had a full course of an MHRA approved COVID-19 vaccine or are medically exempt from the requirement are eligible to work in the care home. These matters can be discussed at interview.

Further guidance can be found herehttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vaccination-of-people-working-or-deployed-in-care-homes-operational-guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-vaccination-of-people-working-or-deployed-in-care-homes-operational-guidance