Are you an experienced Clinical or Counselling Psychologist looking to take the next step in your career? If so, join our new service Dunnock Viewin Colchester,a service for acute inpatient for men and women with significant mental illness. This is an opportunity to change lives for the better and help some of the most vulnerable people in society. Reporting directly to the Lead Psychologist, you will be responsible for individual and group interventions, diagnostic and cognitive assessments, MDT working and risk assessments. You will also facilitate staff reflective practice sessions and be requested to design and deliver training. As a Psychologist, you will have experience and knowledge in carrying a service user's caseload, including assessing complex needs and designing and delivering specialist psychological treatments to support their care plans. Your Psychologist career at Dunnock Viewwill be enjoyable and rewarding as you develop specialist skills throughout your time with us. Your professional growth is valued and there are numerous career development opportunities on offer. There is an extensive range of courses designed to help you grow and succeed in your career. It's a career that brings pride and fulfilment, a true representation of what delivering great healthcare should feel like. As a Psychologist you will be: Participating in the assessment of referrals, and to provide initial assessment service users referred to the service. Undertaking high quality direct (assessment & therapeutic) and indirect (consultative, advisory, and evaluative) specialist psychological interventions and making autonomous clinical decisions. Working therapeutically with service users with complex presentations, undertake the assessments using a broad range of structured psychometric and semi structured clinical methods. Formulating and implementing plans of specialist psychological treatment or management of patients' mental health needs based on a multi-factorial psychological understanding and current evidence based best practise. Being professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical work and care. Maintaining high standards of care in all areas of practice and in accordance the HCPC Code of Conduct,professional guidelinesand Company Policies and Procedures. To be successful in this role, you'll need: Have BPS recognised psychology degrees Be HCPC registered Have Chartered Psychologist status and appropriate post-graduate qualifications Be an approved supervisor within the guidelines of the BPS and relevant division Have understanding of evidence-based psychological practice Have experience of applying psychological knowledge to a clinical Be experienced working with clients with cognitive deficits Have previous experience of conducting research and project working Where you will be working: Dunnock view, Heath Road, Tendring, Clacton On Sea, Essex, CO16 0BX The aim of the service will be to work with individuals in periods of crisis and acute phases of their mental illness in the least restrictive way. The service will be supported by a full Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) consisting of Consultant Psychiatrist, Registered Nurses, Healthcare Workers, Clinical Psychologist, Assistant Psychologist and Occupational Therapy team offering a recovery focused approach. The team will work in collaboration with patients to develop person centred care plans to help with stabilisation and provide a pathway of care back to the community. What you will get: Annual salary of up to £70,000 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) - plus your birthday off! Free meals and parking Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals. Pension contribution to secure your future. Life Assurance for added peace of mind. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time. There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check, holiday financing and much more. About your next employer You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure. JBRP1_UKTJ
May 01, 2024
Full time
Are you an experienced Clinical or Counselling Psychologist looking to take the next step in your career? If so, join our new service Dunnock Viewin Colchester,a service for acute inpatient for men and women with significant mental illness. This is an opportunity to change lives for the better and help some of the most vulnerable people in society. Reporting directly to the Lead Psychologist, you will be responsible for individual and group interventions, diagnostic and cognitive assessments, MDT working and risk assessments. You will also facilitate staff reflective practice sessions and be requested to design and deliver training. As a Psychologist, you will have experience and knowledge in carrying a service user's caseload, including assessing complex needs and designing and delivering specialist psychological treatments to support their care plans. Your Psychologist career at Dunnock Viewwill be enjoyable and rewarding as you develop specialist skills throughout your time with us. Your professional growth is valued and there are numerous career development opportunities on offer. There is an extensive range of courses designed to help you grow and succeed in your career. It's a career that brings pride and fulfilment, a true representation of what delivering great healthcare should feel like. As a Psychologist you will be: Participating in the assessment of referrals, and to provide initial assessment service users referred to the service. Undertaking high quality direct (assessment & therapeutic) and indirect (consultative, advisory, and evaluative) specialist psychological interventions and making autonomous clinical decisions. Working therapeutically with service users with complex presentations, undertake the assessments using a broad range of structured psychometric and semi structured clinical methods. Formulating and implementing plans of specialist psychological treatment or management of patients' mental health needs based on a multi-factorial psychological understanding and current evidence based best practise. Being professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical work and care. Maintaining high standards of care in all areas of practice and in accordance the HCPC Code of Conduct,professional guidelinesand Company Policies and Procedures. To be successful in this role, you'll need: Have BPS recognised psychology degrees Be HCPC registered Have Chartered Psychologist status and appropriate post-graduate qualifications Be an approved supervisor within the guidelines of the BPS and relevant division Have understanding of evidence-based psychological practice Have experience of applying psychological knowledge to a clinical Be experienced working with clients with cognitive deficits Have previous experience of conducting research and project working Where you will be working: Dunnock view, Heath Road, Tendring, Clacton On Sea, Essex, CO16 0BX The aim of the service will be to work with individuals in periods of crisis and acute phases of their mental illness in the least restrictive way. The service will be supported by a full Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) consisting of Consultant Psychiatrist, Registered Nurses, Healthcare Workers, Clinical Psychologist, Assistant Psychologist and Occupational Therapy team offering a recovery focused approach. The team will work in collaboration with patients to develop person centred care plans to help with stabilisation and provide a pathway of care back to the community. What you will get: Annual salary of up to £70,000 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) - plus your birthday off! Free meals and parking Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals. Pension contribution to secure your future. Life Assurance for added peace of mind. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time. There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check, holiday financing and much more. About your next employer You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure. JBRP1_UKTJ
Are you a naturally caring experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK, looking for your career to be fulfilling, where you're valued, recognised and supported? If you want to make a positive difference to the lives of others and change lives for the better, then join the team at Dunnock View in Tendring as a Healthcare Assistant and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like. You'll have access to a range of training and development options to help you achieve your career aspirations, while working as part of a supportive and friendly team in a culture built on kindness and teamwork. What you will be doing You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to people men and women with a range of mental health conditions. conditions, using your knowledge and skills to help people along their recover pathway towards leading a valued and fulfilled life. Your day-to-day will include ward rounds, analysing behaviours and adapting care accordingly with colleagues, updating patient records, and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal hygiene. It can be quite a challenging environment at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience and vigilance are important. But it is hugely rewarding to see people improve because of your involvement, knowing that you've made someone's life better. The shift pattern is 12.5 hours a day, 3-4 days a week including nights and weekends. You'll work 3 shifts one week and 4 days the following week as standard to equivalent of 40.25 hours per week. Overtime is often available, allowing you to work extra shifts to increase your earning potential. Where you will be working Address: Dunnock View, Tendring, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 0BX Be part of a new team at this 42-bed service, providing treatment for men and women who may have suffered trauma and are affected by mental health disorders. A trauma-informed care model is used to focus on length of stay to make sure individuals are able to move as quickly and safely as possible from the service to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. Service users could be suffering from Acute mental illness, Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Personality Disorder, Dual diagnosis, Self-harm, Substance misuse issues. What you will get Annual salary of £26,832 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) - plus your birthday off! Free meals and parking Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals. Pension contribution to secure your future. Life Assurance for added peace of mind. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time. There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers and much more. About your next employer You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.
Apr 23, 2024
Full time
Are you a naturally caring experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK, looking for your career to be fulfilling, where you're valued, recognised and supported? If you want to make a positive difference to the lives of others and change lives for the better, then join the team at Dunnock View in Tendring as a Healthcare Assistant and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like. You'll have access to a range of training and development options to help you achieve your career aspirations, while working as part of a supportive and friendly team in a culture built on kindness and teamwork. What you will be doing You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to people men and women with a range of mental health conditions. conditions, using your knowledge and skills to help people along their recover pathway towards leading a valued and fulfilled life. Your day-to-day will include ward rounds, analysing behaviours and adapting care accordingly with colleagues, updating patient records, and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal hygiene. It can be quite a challenging environment at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience and vigilance are important. But it is hugely rewarding to see people improve because of your involvement, knowing that you've made someone's life better. The shift pattern is 12.5 hours a day, 3-4 days a week including nights and weekends. You'll work 3 shifts one week and 4 days the following week as standard to equivalent of 40.25 hours per week. Overtime is often available, allowing you to work extra shifts to increase your earning potential. Where you will be working Address: Dunnock View, Tendring, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 0BX Be part of a new team at this 42-bed service, providing treatment for men and women who may have suffered trauma and are affected by mental health disorders. A trauma-informed care model is used to focus on length of stay to make sure individuals are able to move as quickly and safely as possible from the service to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. Service users could be suffering from Acute mental illness, Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Personality Disorder, Dual diagnosis, Self-harm, Substance misuse issues. What you will get Annual salary of £26,832 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) - plus your birthday off! Free meals and parking Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals. Pension contribution to secure your future. Life Assurance for added peace of mind. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time. There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers and much more. About your next employer You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.
Join Dunnock View in Clacton-on-Sea as a Maintenance Assistant where you will be part of creating a well- presented and safe environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society. As a Maintenance Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the services facilities are fit for purpose, gardening and will regularly conduct audits to identify and repair any faults ensuring a safe environment for service users, staff and visitors. Working alongside an established team, you will turn your hand to all maintenance-related tasks, liaising with contractors to support the upkeep of the service. You will receive all necessary training to get you started and join the dedicated team, where you can make a positive difference and be part of changing lives for the better. There's also a huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals. As a Maintenance Assistant you will be: Assisting with ensuring that the service, buildings, facilities and equipment requirements are maintained and fit for purpose. Utilising good DIY skills to ensure safety of service users is maintained. Assisting in regular checks and maintenance. Assisting in the repair and maintenance of all buildings. Assisting in all decorating. Liaising with a manager reporting all faults and defects. Participating in a 1 week retaining on-call rota for the purposes of emergency maintenance. Coordinating and supporting contractors whilst on site and completing of all paperwork and tool checks. To be successful in this role, you will: Comply with system and procedures. Have previous experience within a maintenance role. Work effectively as part of a team and independently. Show courtesy and respect to residents at all times to ensure that they enjoy the highest quality of service. Attend and participate in training sessions and staff meetings. Where you will be working: Address : Dunnock View, Tendring, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 0BX Be part of a new team at this 42-bed service, providing treatment for men and women who may have suffered trauma and are affected by mental health disorders. A trauma-informed care model is used to focus on length of stay to make sure individuals are able to move as quickly and safely as possible from the service to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. Service users could be suffering from Acute mental illness, Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Personality Disorder, Dual diagnosis, Self-harm, Substance misuse issues. What you will get: Annual salary of £25,000 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave - plus your birthday off! Free meals and parking Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals. Pension contribution to secure your future. Life Assurance for added peace of mind. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time. There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check, holiday financing and much more. About your next employer: You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.
Apr 20, 2024
Full time
Join Dunnock View in Clacton-on-Sea as a Maintenance Assistant where you will be part of creating a well- presented and safe environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society. As a Maintenance Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the services facilities are fit for purpose, gardening and will regularly conduct audits to identify and repair any faults ensuring a safe environment for service users, staff and visitors. Working alongside an established team, you will turn your hand to all maintenance-related tasks, liaising with contractors to support the upkeep of the service. You will receive all necessary training to get you started and join the dedicated team, where you can make a positive difference and be part of changing lives for the better. There's also a huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals. As a Maintenance Assistant you will be: Assisting with ensuring that the service, buildings, facilities and equipment requirements are maintained and fit for purpose. Utilising good DIY skills to ensure safety of service users is maintained. Assisting in regular checks and maintenance. Assisting in the repair and maintenance of all buildings. Assisting in all decorating. Liaising with a manager reporting all faults and defects. Participating in a 1 week retaining on-call rota for the purposes of emergency maintenance. Coordinating and supporting contractors whilst on site and completing of all paperwork and tool checks. To be successful in this role, you will: Comply with system and procedures. Have previous experience within a maintenance role. Work effectively as part of a team and independently. Show courtesy and respect to residents at all times to ensure that they enjoy the highest quality of service. Attend and participate in training sessions and staff meetings. Where you will be working: Address : Dunnock View, Tendring, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 0BX Be part of a new team at this 42-bed service, providing treatment for men and women who may have suffered trauma and are affected by mental health disorders. A trauma-informed care model is used to focus on length of stay to make sure individuals are able to move as quickly and safely as possible from the service to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. Service users could be suffering from Acute mental illness, Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Personality Disorder, Dual diagnosis, Self-harm, Substance misuse issues. What you will get: Annual salary of £25,000 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave - plus your birthday off! Free meals and parking Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals. Pension contribution to secure your future. Life Assurance for added peace of mind. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time. There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check, holiday financing and much more. About your next employer: You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.
Are you an experienced Chef who enjoys cooking and wants a better work/life balance? Have evenings to yourself and work 5 days a week without being under heavy pressure or stress, while working with fresh seasonal ingredients. You'll be joining a brand-new mental health service, Oaktree Manor, which is opening early 2024, where you'll be preparing and freshly cooking nutritious meals at scale for service users, staff and visitors - breakfast, lunch and dinner. This includes catering for individual's needs and dietary requirements. There are also regular activities, events and special occasions throughout the year which you'll get to cater for - world food day, Christmas, Easter, family day etc. In other words, plenty of chance to be creative and do something different. You and your fellow two other chefs will report to and work closely with the Head Chef, with support from Catering Assistants to run the kitchen to hotel/restaurant standards. This is a social role where, as well as your catering colleagues, you'll get to engage with the 150+ staff and up to 42 service users every day as you serve your fresh and delicious dishes. Your responsibilities will include: Prepare and cook meals in accordance with our Safe Catering policies and procedures. Food ordering and maintaining required food stock levels Keep stockholding area hygienic, clear of obstructions, presentable and tidy at all times. Ensure food safety and departmental HACCP policies are adhered to at all times. Keep up-to-date with departmental COSHH manual and PPE requirement for each food preparation and cleaning task. Reduce food waste to gain greater value for money. Responding to routine enquiries from colleagues and service users. To be a Successful Chef you will need: NVQ 2 or equivalent or Qualified by Experience in Catering together with a basic qualification in food hygiene to be able to work efficiently under pressure. A creative flair and a passion for cooking. Good communication and organisational skills. Where you will be working Address: Dunnock View, Tendring, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 0BX Be part of a new team at this 42-bed service, providing treatment for men and women who may have suffered trauma and are affected by mental health disorders. A trauma-informed care model is used to focus on length of stay to make sure individuals are able to move as quickly and safely as possible from the service to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. Service users could be suffering from Acute mental illness, Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Personality Disorder, Dual diagnosis, Self-harm, Substance misuse issues. What you will get Annual salary of £28,000 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) - plus your birthday off! Free meals and parking Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals. Pension contribution to secure your future. Life Assurance for added peace of mind. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time. There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers and much more. About your next employer You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Are you an experienced Chef who enjoys cooking and wants a better work/life balance? Have evenings to yourself and work 5 days a week without being under heavy pressure or stress, while working with fresh seasonal ingredients. You'll be joining a brand-new mental health service, Oaktree Manor, which is opening early 2024, where you'll be preparing and freshly cooking nutritious meals at scale for service users, staff and visitors - breakfast, lunch and dinner. This includes catering for individual's needs and dietary requirements. There are also regular activities, events and special occasions throughout the year which you'll get to cater for - world food day, Christmas, Easter, family day etc. In other words, plenty of chance to be creative and do something different. You and your fellow two other chefs will report to and work closely with the Head Chef, with support from Catering Assistants to run the kitchen to hotel/restaurant standards. This is a social role where, as well as your catering colleagues, you'll get to engage with the 150+ staff and up to 42 service users every day as you serve your fresh and delicious dishes. Your responsibilities will include: Prepare and cook meals in accordance with our Safe Catering policies and procedures. Food ordering and maintaining required food stock levels Keep stockholding area hygienic, clear of obstructions, presentable and tidy at all times. Ensure food safety and departmental HACCP policies are adhered to at all times. Keep up-to-date with departmental COSHH manual and PPE requirement for each food preparation and cleaning task. Reduce food waste to gain greater value for money. Responding to routine enquiries from colleagues and service users. To be a Successful Chef you will need: NVQ 2 or equivalent or Qualified by Experience in Catering together with a basic qualification in food hygiene to be able to work efficiently under pressure. A creative flair and a passion for cooking. Good communication and organisational skills. Where you will be working Address: Dunnock View, Tendring, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 0BX Be part of a new team at this 42-bed service, providing treatment for men and women who may have suffered trauma and are affected by mental health disorders. A trauma-informed care model is used to focus on length of stay to make sure individuals are able to move as quickly and safely as possible from the service to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. Service users could be suffering from Acute mental illness, Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Personality Disorder, Dual diagnosis, Self-harm, Substance misuse issues. What you will get Annual salary of £28,000 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) - plus your birthday off! Free meals and parking Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals. Pension contribution to secure your future. Life Assurance for added peace of mind. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time. There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers and much more. About your next employer You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.
Tradewind Recruitment is an education recruitment specialist and a Sunday Times Top 100 employer. We have been helping candidates to find school-based work for 20 years. Our highly respected client school, based in the Tendring district of Essex are seeking a reliable, talented and motivated Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant to join them ASAP! The successful applicant will provide academic and pastoral support to a pupil with additional learning needs.Applications from experienced Teaching Assistants / Learning Support Assistants, Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) and from enthusiastic graduates with relevant experience will be considered. Experience of supporting any of the following needs would be an advantage but is not essential! ADHD, Asperger Syndrome, Autism (ASD) Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD / EBD)Challenging Behaviour, global Development Delay (GDD) Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) Social, emotional and mental Health (SEMH) or profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD)The successful candidate will: Provide wonderful support to pupils with special educational needs Be a positive role model and offer encouragement and promote confidence Assist with the planning of learning activities Help with classroom preparationIf you feel that you have the skills for this rewarding SEN TA/ LSA/ SEN TA/ HLTA role, please apply today. The school wish to interview and appoint ASAP!By registering with Tradewind, we can offer you:Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success.Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placementOnline Portal for your timesheets and log your availability.Training and development more than any other agency - which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, 25 to be exact! That's 18 more than our next nearest competitor.Great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a generous bonus.Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultantsIf you're looking to gain further experience in your supply teaching career or if you're new to supply and would like further information on how we can assist you in this exciting new stage of your career, please contact Gary on (Option 1) or apply to this advert todayTradewind Recruitment is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer - stopping at nothing to ensure our candidates and employees come first. We have the very best people to take your call and look after you every step of the way. We pride ourselves on exceptional service and take the time to really get to know you, to ensure we have a thorough understanding of your career goals and work hard on your behalf to secure you positions with great rates of pay (all rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay, however we will happily accrue this upon request) and plenty of development opportunities. We have more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, a brilliant referral bonus, full interview preparation, help with lesson planning, online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability and plenty more benefits by registering with Tradewind. Because our people matter most.We specialise in matching teachers and support staff with their dream job, and help primary, secondary and SEN schools recruit for a wide range of roles across our 12 offices in the UK.Awarded REC Audited Education gold standard - Tradewind Recruitment are committed to Safeguarding and are also a proud Equal Opportunities Employer
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Tradewind Recruitment is an education recruitment specialist and a Sunday Times Top 100 employer. We have been helping candidates to find school-based work for 20 years. Our highly respected client school, based in the Tendring district of Essex are seeking a reliable, talented and motivated Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant to join them ASAP! The successful applicant will provide academic and pastoral support to a pupil with additional learning needs.Applications from experienced Teaching Assistants / Learning Support Assistants, Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) and from enthusiastic graduates with relevant experience will be considered. Experience of supporting any of the following needs would be an advantage but is not essential! ADHD, Asperger Syndrome, Autism (ASD) Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD / EBD)Challenging Behaviour, global Development Delay (GDD) Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) Social, emotional and mental Health (SEMH) or profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD)The successful candidate will: Provide wonderful support to pupils with special educational needs Be a positive role model and offer encouragement and promote confidence Assist with the planning of learning activities Help with classroom preparationIf you feel that you have the skills for this rewarding SEN TA/ LSA/ SEN TA/ HLTA role, please apply today. The school wish to interview and appoint ASAP!By registering with Tradewind, we can offer you:Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success.Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placementOnline Portal for your timesheets and log your availability.Training and development more than any other agency - which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, 25 to be exact! That's 18 more than our next nearest competitor.Great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a generous bonus.Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultantsIf you're looking to gain further experience in your supply teaching career or if you're new to supply and would like further information on how we can assist you in this exciting new stage of your career, please contact Gary on (Option 1) or apply to this advert todayTradewind Recruitment is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer - stopping at nothing to ensure our candidates and employees come first. We have the very best people to take your call and look after you every step of the way. We pride ourselves on exceptional service and take the time to really get to know you, to ensure we have a thorough understanding of your career goals and work hard on your behalf to secure you positions with great rates of pay (all rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay, however we will happily accrue this upon request) and plenty of development opportunities. We have more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, a brilliant referral bonus, full interview preparation, help with lesson planning, online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability and plenty more benefits by registering with Tradewind. Because our people matter most.We specialise in matching teachers and support staff with their dream job, and help primary, secondary and SEN schools recruit for a wide range of roles across our 12 offices in the UK.Awarded REC Audited Education gold standard - Tradewind Recruitment are committed to Safeguarding and are also a proud Equal Opportunities Employer
At Consensus we love what we do - supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. Are you looking for a role where you'll help people to lead, enjoy their lives and make a difference every day? Position: Support Worker Salary: £9.60 - £9.90 per hour Service: Supported Living, Clacton-on-Sea Your Benefits Dedicated career ladder for those with NVQ level 2 or 3 earn up to £9.90 per hour 3-day Online Induction to provide all the support and settle into life at Consensus Support Services Free DBS Life assurance benefit of twice annual basic salary Wagestream - Avoid bank fees and withdraw up to 40% of your wages as you earn them before payday Recognition Awards, including long service awards Cycle to work Scheme Refer a friend scheme - Receiving up to £500 per referral Employee benefits platform providing discounts at over 150 retailers Employee Assistance Programme, confidential telephone counselling and legal advice Health & Wellbeing portal About Your Role Our supported living service provides a positive, safe environment to support individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism, with additional complex needs, including challenging behaviour or Prader-Willi Syndrome. (PWS). The focus is on recognising bespoke needs and providing the level of support each individual requires to enable them to develop greater independence and build meaningful, fulfilling lives in the local community. You'll be responsible for supporting an inclusive lifestyle within the community as individuals attend local colleges or day trips out. You'll develop greater independence and daily living skills by assisting with the upkeep of the service, preparing meals, shopping and domestic duties. You'll provide help with personal care such as washing, bathing and dressing whilst working across various shift patterns including early, late and weekend or night shifts. Full time and part time positions are available. Next Steps Once you've applied you'll have a call with our dedicated in-house recruitment team to find out more about the role. You'll then have an interview scheduled at the service and have your chance to go down and meet the team. If you are successful we'll go through an Onboarding Process obtaining a Free DBS Check and References. You'll then start with our 3-day online induction with our dedicted Learning & Development team prior to returning to the service to continue your growing career at Consensus. Our Values We employ people who share in our values so we can ensure the highest standards of support for the people who live in our homes, their families and the commissioners we work with. Choice & Respect, Ambition & Imagination, Reliability & Professionalism Honesty & Integrity, Responsibility & Accountability, Inclusive & Supportive If you enjoy working as part of a team, are patient and caring with a positive attitude and are looking to join a growing organisation with great benefits, we would love to hear from you. You may be new to care, already have experience in the social care sector or the NHS as a Mental Health Support Worker, Care Worker, Healthcare Assistant or Care Assistant. Want to hear more about the role? Call our dedicated in-house recruitment team on . "We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age"
Dec 19, 2022
Full time
At Consensus we love what we do - supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. Are you looking for a role where you'll help people to lead, enjoy their lives and make a difference every day? Position: Support Worker Salary: £9.60 - £9.90 per hour Service: Supported Living, Clacton-on-Sea Your Benefits Dedicated career ladder for those with NVQ level 2 or 3 earn up to £9.90 per hour 3-day Online Induction to provide all the support and settle into life at Consensus Support Services Free DBS Life assurance benefit of twice annual basic salary Wagestream - Avoid bank fees and withdraw up to 40% of your wages as you earn them before payday Recognition Awards, including long service awards Cycle to work Scheme Refer a friend scheme - Receiving up to £500 per referral Employee benefits platform providing discounts at over 150 retailers Employee Assistance Programme, confidential telephone counselling and legal advice Health & Wellbeing portal About Your Role Our supported living service provides a positive, safe environment to support individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism, with additional complex needs, including challenging behaviour or Prader-Willi Syndrome. (PWS). The focus is on recognising bespoke needs and providing the level of support each individual requires to enable them to develop greater independence and build meaningful, fulfilling lives in the local community. You'll be responsible for supporting an inclusive lifestyle within the community as individuals attend local colleges or day trips out. You'll develop greater independence and daily living skills by assisting with the upkeep of the service, preparing meals, shopping and domestic duties. You'll provide help with personal care such as washing, bathing and dressing whilst working across various shift patterns including early, late and weekend or night shifts. Full time and part time positions are available. Next Steps Once you've applied you'll have a call with our dedicated in-house recruitment team to find out more about the role. You'll then have an interview scheduled at the service and have your chance to go down and meet the team. If you are successful we'll go through an Onboarding Process obtaining a Free DBS Check and References. You'll then start with our 3-day online induction with our dedicted Learning & Development team prior to returning to the service to continue your growing career at Consensus. Our Values We employ people who share in our values so we can ensure the highest standards of support for the people who live in our homes, their families and the commissioners we work with. Choice & Respect, Ambition & Imagination, Reliability & Professionalism Honesty & Integrity, Responsibility & Accountability, Inclusive & Supportive If you enjoy working as part of a team, are patient and caring with a positive attitude and are looking to join a growing organisation with great benefits, we would love to hear from you. You may be new to care, already have experience in the social care sector or the NHS as a Mental Health Support Worker, Care Worker, Healthcare Assistant or Care Assistant. Want to hear more about the role? Call our dedicated in-house recruitment team on . "We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age"
Job Introduction "Valuing colleagues, working collaboratively, passionate about learning, a culture of knowledge and excelling in the work we undertake," these are our values, what are yours? Do you share our values and passion for making a real difference to the lives of the people we support? Are you looking for a role where you can grow, excel and put those values to real use, then we have the role for you. Agincare, a family run care organisation is growing rapidly and we are looking for people like you. What's on Offer Agincare are a proud family run organisation that is proud of its values and the delivery of the highest levels of care to the people we support. Working at Agincare brings many benefits including: £500 welcome bonus Full and part time positions available Paid induction training Paid upfront DBS & Free Uniform Refer a friend scheme - £250 Fully funded training and career development Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more) EAP - Employee Assistance Program (offering support for employees and their families) Company pension scheme Staff appreciation incentives; Internal competitions to win prizes such as vouchers, holidays, extra annual leave. About the Role Agincare are looking for Care Assistants to join our Extra Care Scheme in Clacton-On-Sea. Pay: £9.50 per hour Location: Canters Meadow Court, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO15 6LF As a Care Assistant in an Extra Care Scheme you will help make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people, providing support to live independently in their own homes. You will help support our clients in a variety of ways depending on their needs, this could include, providing personal care, medication management, light domestic duties, meal preparation, shopping & companionship. About You You don't need to have previous experience or qualifications in care, what's important is you are passionate and motivated and you want to help in your community. If you want a job where every day is different, our Care Assistant role could be the perfect opportunity for you. ECSP
Dec 18, 2022
Full time
Job Introduction "Valuing colleagues, working collaboratively, passionate about learning, a culture of knowledge and excelling in the work we undertake," these are our values, what are yours? Do you share our values and passion for making a real difference to the lives of the people we support? Are you looking for a role where you can grow, excel and put those values to real use, then we have the role for you. Agincare, a family run care organisation is growing rapidly and we are looking for people like you. What's on Offer Agincare are a proud family run organisation that is proud of its values and the delivery of the highest levels of care to the people we support. Working at Agincare brings many benefits including: £500 welcome bonus Full and part time positions available Paid induction training Paid upfront DBS & Free Uniform Refer a friend scheme - £250 Fully funded training and career development Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more) EAP - Employee Assistance Program (offering support for employees and their families) Company pension scheme Staff appreciation incentives; Internal competitions to win prizes such as vouchers, holidays, extra annual leave. About the Role Agincare are looking for Care Assistants to join our Extra Care Scheme in Clacton-On-Sea. Pay: £9.50 per hour Location: Canters Meadow Court, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO15 6LF As a Care Assistant in an Extra Care Scheme you will help make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people, providing support to live independently in their own homes. You will help support our clients in a variety of ways depending on their needs, this could include, providing personal care, medication management, light domestic duties, meal preparation, shopping & companionship. About You You don't need to have previous experience or qualifications in care, what's important is you are passionate and motivated and you want to help in your community. If you want a job where every day is different, our Care Assistant role could be the perfect opportunity for you. ECSP
RECRUITMENTiQ is working in partnership with a care provider that supports thousands of people to live safely and independently within their own homes and local communities in South East England. Our services support older people, adults with learning disabilities, adults receiving reablement services and people with sensory impairment. We are looking for a dedicated Care Assistant to support vulnerable adults living in the community to achieve their desired outcomes, including maximising their health, wellbeing and independence, enhancing their quality of life. The Role Become a Care Assistant, support our customers in their own homes and join the largest reablement provider in Essex. Play a key part in maximising our customer's health, wellbeing, and independence to enhance their quality of life. In return for your commitment, you will be offered excellent competitive remuneration and working conditions. [NW-RC1] It is essential for this role to work in an enabling way, coaching, demonstrating, promoting and encouraging independence. You'll possess a valid driving license and have your own car. Benefits £10 - £10.80 per hour including when travelling between customers including travel time plus 45p per mile (up to 10,000 miles p/a) Competitive rate of pay in your local area Double pay on bank holidays Up to 24 days annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, rising with service Full paid induction and shadow training Ongoing training and career development Free enhanced DBS check Free uniform & PPE Enhanced contributory pension scheme Annual salary reviews and performance bonus Healthcare support scheme Refer a friend scheme of £1000 Key Responsibilities Provide practical, physical, emotional and social support and coaching to customers to achieve their desired outcomes. Where required, this includes supporting customers with personal care tasks, such as eating, toileting and bathing, whilst ensuring dignity and respect are maintained at all times for customers who use our services. Work flexibly and creatively with customers, within the scope of their support plan, to help them build and sustain their community support network and access community resources to optimise their independence and help reduce long term funded support requirements (ie. support Good Lives approach) Ensure that customers have choice and control over the service/s they receive and the outcomes they wish to achieve. Identifying appropriate equipment to support independent living. Ensuring that all support and services are provided to customers and are delivered using enabling techniques that enable customers to learn (or re-learn) and maintain skills. Developing and maintaining good communication with customers, families and carers, including where required, providing support to families and carers to help achieve and maintain the customer's desired outcomes. Record customer progress against their desired individual outcomes and provide pro-active feedback to Trusted Assessors, so that customer reviews and service changes can be actioned in a timely and appropriate manner. Developing and maintaining strong relationships and communication links with colleagues and other professionals, e.g. GPs, District Nurses, Community Psychiatric Nurses, Social Workers, Transport Providers, Schools, Colleges, as well as Voluntary and Third Sector organisations in order to support and care for our customers. Alert management immediately to any incident or development that could have a significant impact on the customer or group of customers. This includes safeguarding the well-being and welfare of customers being supported. Work responsibly within our policies, procedures and guidelines including Health and Safety and to maintain confidentiality at all times. Meet outcome-based performance targets determined by the business and contribute to the identification and implementation of new and improved ways of delivering services to customers. Support other services and geographic regions, as and when required. Requirements Hold a full valid driving license and have use of a personal vehicle for work purposes. A caring and supportive individual who is passionate about providing high-level care and support to vulnerable people. The ability to support people retain their dignity and respect their privacy when delivering personal care to them. Good listening and communication skills, both written and verbal are essential, with experience in building positive working relationships with colleagues and customers. Excellent organisation skills. Previous experience in a similar environment supporting vulnerable people is desirable but not essential. Can demonstrate an awareness of the needs of vulnerable people and the challenges they commonly face. A team player but also able to work on own initiative and within professional boundaries. Can demonstrate a willingness to work flexibly within a changing work environment. QCF units in health and social care or equivalent (such as NVQ) is desirable but not essential A commitment to undertake further training and development as required. Good standard of written and verbal English Basic understanding of computers. Ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Aspire values. Provide a high level of care and support to vulnerable people Exceptional listening and communication skills Be willing to provide personal care Have a passion to make a positive difference in people's lives; being considerate and supportive is a must Previous experience in the care industry is not essential as full training will be provided. Contract: Full time, Part-time, evenings and weekends Shifts: 7am - 2.30pm & 4pm - 11pm, including weekends, school hours shift patterns available Travel will be required around North Essex as our service covers Colchester, Clacton on Sea, Harwich, Mersea and surrounding areas. Full driving licence and own vehicle are essential. If you are a dedicated, well-organised individual with excellent communication skills, then we would like to hear from you. To apply, please send an email with a note of your work experience and a short note of why you are the right candidate.
Dec 03, 2021
Full time
RECRUITMENTiQ is working in partnership with a care provider that supports thousands of people to live safely and independently within their own homes and local communities in South East England. Our services support older people, adults with learning disabilities, adults receiving reablement services and people with sensory impairment. We are looking for a dedicated Care Assistant to support vulnerable adults living in the community to achieve their desired outcomes, including maximising their health, wellbeing and independence, enhancing their quality of life. The Role Become a Care Assistant, support our customers in their own homes and join the largest reablement provider in Essex. Play a key part in maximising our customer's health, wellbeing, and independence to enhance their quality of life. In return for your commitment, you will be offered excellent competitive remuneration and working conditions. [NW-RC1] It is essential for this role to work in an enabling way, coaching, demonstrating, promoting and encouraging independence. You'll possess a valid driving license and have your own car. Benefits £10 - £10.80 per hour including when travelling between customers including travel time plus 45p per mile (up to 10,000 miles p/a) Competitive rate of pay in your local area Double pay on bank holidays Up to 24 days annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, rising with service Full paid induction and shadow training Ongoing training and career development Free enhanced DBS check Free uniform & PPE Enhanced contributory pension scheme Annual salary reviews and performance bonus Healthcare support scheme Refer a friend scheme of £1000 Key Responsibilities Provide practical, physical, emotional and social support and coaching to customers to achieve their desired outcomes. Where required, this includes supporting customers with personal care tasks, such as eating, toileting and bathing, whilst ensuring dignity and respect are maintained at all times for customers who use our services. Work flexibly and creatively with customers, within the scope of their support plan, to help them build and sustain their community support network and access community resources to optimise their independence and help reduce long term funded support requirements (ie. support Good Lives approach) Ensure that customers have choice and control over the service/s they receive and the outcomes they wish to achieve. Identifying appropriate equipment to support independent living. Ensuring that all support and services are provided to customers and are delivered using enabling techniques that enable customers to learn (or re-learn) and maintain skills. Developing and maintaining good communication with customers, families and carers, including where required, providing support to families and carers to help achieve and maintain the customer's desired outcomes. Record customer progress against their desired individual outcomes and provide pro-active feedback to Trusted Assessors, so that customer reviews and service changes can be actioned in a timely and appropriate manner. Developing and maintaining strong relationships and communication links with colleagues and other professionals, e.g. GPs, District Nurses, Community Psychiatric Nurses, Social Workers, Transport Providers, Schools, Colleges, as well as Voluntary and Third Sector organisations in order to support and care for our customers. Alert management immediately to any incident or development that could have a significant impact on the customer or group of customers. This includes safeguarding the well-being and welfare of customers being supported. Work responsibly within our policies, procedures and guidelines including Health and Safety and to maintain confidentiality at all times. Meet outcome-based performance targets determined by the business and contribute to the identification and implementation of new and improved ways of delivering services to customers. Support other services and geographic regions, as and when required. Requirements Hold a full valid driving license and have use of a personal vehicle for work purposes. A caring and supportive individual who is passionate about providing high-level care and support to vulnerable people. The ability to support people retain their dignity and respect their privacy when delivering personal care to them. Good listening and communication skills, both written and verbal are essential, with experience in building positive working relationships with colleagues and customers. Excellent organisation skills. Previous experience in a similar environment supporting vulnerable people is desirable but not essential. Can demonstrate an awareness of the needs of vulnerable people and the challenges they commonly face. A team player but also able to work on own initiative and within professional boundaries. Can demonstrate a willingness to work flexibly within a changing work environment. QCF units in health and social care or equivalent (such as NVQ) is desirable but not essential A commitment to undertake further training and development as required. Good standard of written and verbal English Basic understanding of computers. Ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Aspire values. Provide a high level of care and support to vulnerable people Exceptional listening and communication skills Be willing to provide personal care Have a passion to make a positive difference in people's lives; being considerate and supportive is a must Previous experience in the care industry is not essential as full training will be provided. Contract: Full time, Part-time, evenings and weekends Shifts: 7am - 2.30pm & 4pm - 11pm, including weekends, school hours shift patterns available Travel will be required around North Essex as our service covers Colchester, Clacton on Sea, Harwich, Mersea and surrounding areas. Full driving licence and own vehicle are essential. If you are a dedicated, well-organised individual with excellent communication skills, then we would like to hear from you. To apply, please send an email with a note of your work experience and a short note of why you are the right candidate.
ECL provides care and support to thousands of people to live safely and independently within their own homes and local communities in South East England. Our services support older people, adults with learning disabilities, adults receiving reablement services and people with sensory impairment. We are looking for a dedicated Care Assistant to support vulnerable adults living in the community to achieve their desired outcomes, including maximising their health, wellbeing and independence, enhancing their quality of life. The Role Become a Care Assistant, support our customers in their own homes and join the largest reablement provider in Essex. Play a key part in maximising our customer's health, wellbeing, and independence to enhance their quality of life. In return for your commitment, you will be offered excellent competitive remuneration and working conditions. [NW-RC1] It is essential for this role to work in an enabling way, coaching, demonstrating, promoting and encouraging independence. You'll possess a valid driving license and have your own car. Benefits £10 - £10.80 per hour including when travelling between customers including travel time plus 45p per mile (up to 10,000 miles p/a) Competitive rate of pay in your local area Double pay on bank holidays Up to 24 days annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, rising with service Full paid induction and shadow training Ongoing training and career development Free enhanced DBS check Free uniform & PPE Enhanced contributory pension scheme Annual salary reviews and performance bonus Healthcare support scheme Refer a friend scheme of £1000 Key Responsibilities Provide practical, physical, emotional and social support and coaching to customers to achieve their desired outcomes. Where required, this includes supporting customers with personal care tasks, such as eating, toileting and bathing, whilst ensuring dignity and respect are maintained at all times for customers who use our services. Work flexibly and creatively with customers, within the scope of their support plan, to help them build and sustain their community support network and access community resources to optimise their independence and help reduce long term funded support requirements (ie. support Good Lives approach) Promote and adhere to the workplace values of Essex Cares (See Aspire values below) Ensure that customers have choice and control over the service/s they receive and the outcomes they wish to achieve. Show commitment to the mental and physical wellbeing of our customers by supporting them within a variety of settings, including the customer's home and their local community, Essex Cares' Hub and Spoke buildings; and training and voluntary employment settings, including catering, hospitality, printing, packaging, administration. Identifying appropriate equipment to support independent living. Ensuring that all support and services are provided to customers and are delivered using enabling techniques that enable customers to learn (or re-learn) and maintain skills. Developing and maintaining good communication with customers, families and carers, including where required, providing support to families and carers to help achieve and maintain the customer's desired outcomes. Have a clear understanding of professional boundaries and safe working practices and demonstrate these in the performance of the role. Record customer progress against their desired individual outcomes and provide pro-active feedback to Trusted Assessors, so that customer reviews and service changes can be actioned in a timely and appropriate manner. Developing and maintaining strong relationships and communication links with colleagues and other professionals, e.g. GPs, District Nurses, Community Psychiatric Nurses, Social Workers, Transport Providers, Schools, Colleges, as well as Voluntary and Third Sector organisations in order to support and care for our customers. Alert management immediately to any incident or development that could have a significant impact on the customer or group of customers. This includes safeguarding the wellbeing and welfare of customers being supported. Work responsibly within ECL's policies, procedures and guidelines including Health and Safety and to maintain confidentiality at all times. Meet outcome based performance targets determined by the business and contribute to the identification and implementation of new and improved ways of delivering services to customers. Support other services and geographic regions, as and when required. Requirements Hold a full valid driving license and have use of a personal vehicle for work purposes. A caring and supportive individual who is passionate about providing high-level care and support to vulnerable people. The ability to support people retain their dignity and respect their privacy when delivering personal care to them. Good listening and communication skills, both written and verbal are essential, with experience in building positive working relationships with colleagues and customers. Excellent organisation skills. Previous experience in a similar environment supporting vulnerable people is desirable but not essential. Can demonstrate an awareness of the needs of vulnerable people and the challenges they commonly face. A team player but also able to work on own initiative and within professional boundaries. Can demonstrate a willingness to work flexibly within a changing work environment. Honest and open and not afraid to admit when you have made a mistake. QCF units in health and social care or equivalent (such as NVQ) is desirable but not essential A commitment to undertake further training and development as required. Good standard of written and verbal English Basic understanding of computers. Ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Aspire values. Provide a high level of care and support to vulnerable people Exceptional listening and communication skills Possess an empathetic approach Be willing to provide personal care A proactive approach to work and be able to work on your own initiative Be able to work flexibly depending on the needs of the work environment Have a passion to make a positive difference in people's lives; being considerate and supportive is a must Previous experience in the care industry is not essential as full training will be provided. Contract: Full time, Part-time, evenings and weekends Shifts: 7am - 2.30pm & 4pm - 11pm, including weekends, school hours shift patterns available Travel will be required around North Essex as our service covers Colchester, Clacton on Sea, Harwich, Mersea and surrounding areas. Full driving licence and own vehicle are essential. If you are a dedicated, well-organised individual with excellent communication skills, then we would like to hear from you. To apply, please send an email with a note of your work experience and a short note of why you are the right candidate.
Dec 02, 2021
Full time
ECL provides care and support to thousands of people to live safely and independently within their own homes and local communities in South East England. Our services support older people, adults with learning disabilities, adults receiving reablement services and people with sensory impairment. We are looking for a dedicated Care Assistant to support vulnerable adults living in the community to achieve their desired outcomes, including maximising their health, wellbeing and independence, enhancing their quality of life. The Role Become a Care Assistant, support our customers in their own homes and join the largest reablement provider in Essex. Play a key part in maximising our customer's health, wellbeing, and independence to enhance their quality of life. In return for your commitment, you will be offered excellent competitive remuneration and working conditions. [NW-RC1] It is essential for this role to work in an enabling way, coaching, demonstrating, promoting and encouraging independence. You'll possess a valid driving license and have your own car. Benefits £10 - £10.80 per hour including when travelling between customers including travel time plus 45p per mile (up to 10,000 miles p/a) Competitive rate of pay in your local area Double pay on bank holidays Up to 24 days annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, rising with service Full paid induction and shadow training Ongoing training and career development Free enhanced DBS check Free uniform & PPE Enhanced contributory pension scheme Annual salary reviews and performance bonus Healthcare support scheme Refer a friend scheme of £1000 Key Responsibilities Provide practical, physical, emotional and social support and coaching to customers to achieve their desired outcomes. Where required, this includes supporting customers with personal care tasks, such as eating, toileting and bathing, whilst ensuring dignity and respect are maintained at all times for customers who use our services. Work flexibly and creatively with customers, within the scope of their support plan, to help them build and sustain their community support network and access community resources to optimise their independence and help reduce long term funded support requirements (ie. support Good Lives approach) Promote and adhere to the workplace values of Essex Cares (See Aspire values below) Ensure that customers have choice and control over the service/s they receive and the outcomes they wish to achieve. Show commitment to the mental and physical wellbeing of our customers by supporting them within a variety of settings, including the customer's home and their local community, Essex Cares' Hub and Spoke buildings; and training and voluntary employment settings, including catering, hospitality, printing, packaging, administration. Identifying appropriate equipment to support independent living. Ensuring that all support and services are provided to customers and are delivered using enabling techniques that enable customers to learn (or re-learn) and maintain skills. Developing and maintaining good communication with customers, families and carers, including where required, providing support to families and carers to help achieve and maintain the customer's desired outcomes. Have a clear understanding of professional boundaries and safe working practices and demonstrate these in the performance of the role. Record customer progress against their desired individual outcomes and provide pro-active feedback to Trusted Assessors, so that customer reviews and service changes can be actioned in a timely and appropriate manner. Developing and maintaining strong relationships and communication links with colleagues and other professionals, e.g. GPs, District Nurses, Community Psychiatric Nurses, Social Workers, Transport Providers, Schools, Colleges, as well as Voluntary and Third Sector organisations in order to support and care for our customers. Alert management immediately to any incident or development that could have a significant impact on the customer or group of customers. This includes safeguarding the wellbeing and welfare of customers being supported. Work responsibly within ECL's policies, procedures and guidelines including Health and Safety and to maintain confidentiality at all times. Meet outcome based performance targets determined by the business and contribute to the identification and implementation of new and improved ways of delivering services to customers. Support other services and geographic regions, as and when required. Requirements Hold a full valid driving license and have use of a personal vehicle for work purposes. A caring and supportive individual who is passionate about providing high-level care and support to vulnerable people. The ability to support people retain their dignity and respect their privacy when delivering personal care to them. Good listening and communication skills, both written and verbal are essential, with experience in building positive working relationships with colleagues and customers. Excellent organisation skills. Previous experience in a similar environment supporting vulnerable people is desirable but not essential. Can demonstrate an awareness of the needs of vulnerable people and the challenges they commonly face. A team player but also able to work on own initiative and within professional boundaries. Can demonstrate a willingness to work flexibly within a changing work environment. Honest and open and not afraid to admit when you have made a mistake. QCF units in health and social care or equivalent (such as NVQ) is desirable but not essential A commitment to undertake further training and development as required. Good standard of written and verbal English Basic understanding of computers. Ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Aspire values. Provide a high level of care and support to vulnerable people Exceptional listening and communication skills Possess an empathetic approach Be willing to provide personal care A proactive approach to work and be able to work on your own initiative Be able to work flexibly depending on the needs of the work environment Have a passion to make a positive difference in people's lives; being considerate and supportive is a must Previous experience in the care industry is not essential as full training will be provided. Contract: Full time, Part-time, evenings and weekends Shifts: 7am - 2.30pm & 4pm - 11pm, including weekends, school hours shift patterns available Travel will be required around North Essex as our service covers Colchester, Clacton on Sea, Harwich, Mersea and surrounding areas. Full driving licence and own vehicle are essential. If you are a dedicated, well-organised individual with excellent communication skills, then we would like to hear from you. To apply, please send an email with a note of your work experience and a short note of why you are the right candidate.