Support Worker (Days) - (Moorlands Grange & Ings Grove)

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Kirklees
Adults & Health
Adults Social Care Operation
Social Care - Adults
Various
Numerous
Across Kirklees
Permanent
Grade 5
£9.74 - £9.94
+ relevant enhacements

Support worker (Moorlands Grange & Ings Grove) - 28hrs / 21hrs / 14hrs contracts (working on a 4-week rota)

Moorlands Grange is a modern, 40 bed care center providing intermediate care working in partnership with Locala with nurses and occupational therapists. Ings Grove House is a purpose built home, providing spacious accommodation over two floors we have 40 private rooms with en-suite facilities. Located in Mirfield adjacent to parkland, well-located for road, rail and bus routes. We are registered to provide a variety of services consisting of respite care, short stay and intermediate care for adults.

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

  • Possess a basic awareness of health and safety issues

  • Basic awareness of food hygiene.  

Suzi Jones 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.

06 December 2020, 11:55 PM

Important Information

This vacancy is closed to applications.