Care Support Worker (Day Position)
Ridgewood Care Services Heathfield
Ridgewood Care Services is a small, family run business providing high quality support to adults with learning disabilities, autism and challenging behaviour in the East Sussex area.
We’re seeking active, engaged and lively additions to our teams as we support people to live a fulfilling, meaningful and fun life in our Crockstead Farmhouse service, located in Halland, East Sussex. The service is rural and has extremely limited public transport connections.
Pay: £11.60-£12.60 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 40 per week
We’re seeking active, engaged and lively additions to our teams as we support people to live a fulfilling, meaningful and fun life in our Crockstead Farmhouse service, located in Halland, East Sussex. The service is rural and has extremely limited public transport connections.
Potential candidates require a driving licence and access to there own vehicle.
We believe that everyone has the right to personal empowerment through appropriate care that promotes opportunity and dignity. Nothing achieves this better that focusing on choice, respect, competence, community participation and community presence in day-to-day support that meets the capabilities and demands of every individual.
Check us out at https://ridgewoodcareservices.co.uk/Benefits of working with us:
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- Ongoing training
- Open, caring and positive culture
- Friendly, supportive and active environment
- Employee Assistance Program – Anonymous access to legal, financial & mental health support
- Flexible approach to working hours
- Refer a friend bonus – Earn £200 for every person you recommend who joins the team and completes probation
- Annual salary review
- Employer pension contribution scheme
Skills, attributes and requirements for the role:
- Passion for care working and willingness to develop your skills further
- Experience with Medication Administration, Personal Centred Care, Positive Behavioural Support, Dysphagia, Epilepsy and Challenging Behaviour is desirable, however full training will be provided
- Friendly, patient, calm and supportive outlook and approach to vulnerable individuals
- Reliability and flexibility
- Excellent communications skills and the ability to build relationships with clients, staff teams, supporting professionals and families
- The role requires shift work (8-14 hours), including occasional night support and sleep-ins
- Driving license preferred, but not necessary, for staff using company vehicles for community and activity access
- Minimum of 6 months experience in a care setting preferred, but not required
Pay: £11.60-£12.60 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Flexitime
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Will you be able to commute to our location which is in Five Ashes, East Sussex? Being able to drive is part of the role, you will be expected to drive company vehicles.
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence and access to own vehicle (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Reference ID: RCS Care Support Worker
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