Support Worker - Castle Grange

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Kirklees
Adults & Health
Adults Social Care Operation
28 hours per week
4
Castle Grange, Ings Lane, Newsome, Huddersfield HD4 6LT
Permanent
Grade 5
£11.97 per hour including 7-day Rota Enhancement
+ 7% enhancement for working over a 7 day rota

Castle Grange is a purpose-built home, located in Newsome, Huddersfield, registered to provide 24 hour residential and respite care, both short and long stay, for adults who suffer from dementia. Staff are trained to treat residents whose diagnosis of dementia means that they need extra support and understanding.

The Role:

You will support and assist service users to live independently, through development and control of practical living skills including preparing meals, doing laundry and dealing with their finances. You will also assist in maintaining their personal hygiene and developing their understanding of social interaction and relationships.

Requirements for this job:

  • It is essential that you have a high level of understanding of Adult Social Care.
  • You must be able to demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional training and development
  • You must possess a basic awareness of health and safety issues
  • You must have a basic awareness of food hygiene.

Our offer to you:

You will receive full training in addition to a six-week induction and work alongside an experienced team of staff. Managers are visible and have an open-door policy - team work is highly valued. 

  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Friendly and supportive team environment
  • Ongoing Training and Career development
  • Excellent pension scheme

 

 

Bev Smith is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information. 
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile.  A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: jobs@kirklees.gov.uk or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

29 May 2023, 11:55 PM

Important Information

This vacancy is closed to applications.