Are you looking for a rewarding role?
Do you want to make a real and positive difference to the lives of older people?
Mytholm Meadows Extra Care scheme is reopening after a major refurbishment and we are looking for kind, caring and compassionate individuals to join us. We have a number of full and part time posts available.
The aim of an extra care scheme is to support older adults with care needs to live as independently as possible in their own apartments but within a safe and friendly environment. We need you to help us meet people’s care and support needs so that they can live their best life possible.
Don’t worry if you haven’t worked in care before. We’re also interested in people with a naturally caring attitude, and we will provide all the training and support needed.
Our Requirements:
• A caring attitude and a desire to help people to live as independently as possible.
• Can encourage and enable people to remain an active part of their community.
• Able to build effective relationships and communicate to a high standard.
A flexible approach to work rotas is needed as we operate between 7am-10pm, including weekends and Bank Holidays. Rotas are planned weeks in advance, so you are able to plan around your own commitments. Enhancements paid for weekends and Bank holidays.
In return we provide:
• A full induction and on-going training and development relevant to the role.
• A friendly, diverse, dynamic, and supportive team.
• Criminal Disclosure Check, Professional uniform, and any necessary equipment.
• Various routes of progression to other areas within Adult Services and across the Council.
• Generous terms and conditions of employment
For an informal chat about the role or the service, please contact Claire Huddlestone on 07702 817 267
There are a few ways to apply:
Register an account to complete the online application form
Send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@calderdale.gov.uk
Download the application form attached to the advert and send it to: recruitment@calderdale.gov.uk or post to Recruitment Team, Calderdale Council, Halifax Town Hall, Halifax, HX1 1UJ
What to find out more about the role, drop off a CV or need assistance completing an application form? Why not come along to our drop-in session:
Hebden Bridge Town Hall on 15th January between 10am-2pm
Closing Date: Monday 20th January 2025
Interviews: tbc
Successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.
As part of our Vision ( we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities for both full and part time staff.
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.
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