We provide high-quality, person-centred care to adults with learning disabilities, autism, dementia and the elderly. But for us it’s more than that. We change and enhance lives every day through the work we in our day and respite services and in peoples own homes. We do this by maximising their social, emotional, and physical independence to the absolute maximum while promoting independence, choice and control.
Our values are important to all of us, we live and breathe them, they are who we are and how we work together in environments where you and our service users can be inspired to reach your and their potential. If you share our values and commitment, then you’re our kind of person.
Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.
Where our vacancy is:
We have Casual Vacancies in our CH&EP Supported Living. Working as part of a team to provide personalised care and support by following individual care plans and risk assessments so that service users are safeguarded.
1. Caring for and supporting service users by following care plans and risk assessments so their physical, emotional, and mental health needs are met, and they meet their full potential and independence.
2. Keep full, accurate and up-to-date records including risk assessments, care and support plans for service users and daily record of events while on duty.
3. Support service users to manage their own emotions and behaviours and where possible to encourage and help them to do things for themselves dressing, washing, eating, socialising and managing their finances.
4. Administer or support with medications.
5. Assist service users with advice and support to help them manage their finances a well as providing support around the maintenance of their homes.
6. Act as Key Worker using a person-centred approach complete monthly reviews of risk assessments, care and support plans and contribute to six monthly reviews.
7. In line with care plans assist with risk assessments for events/access to the community for service users individually or in groups, leisure facilities, libraries. Support service users with activities taking part where necessary shopping, days out, swimming.
8. Build links within the community so service users can access facilities and services social, leisure, employment and education.
9. Safeguard service users at all times taking necessary actions immediately and reporting any concerns or issues to management.
10. Work positively with managers, colleagues and others social workers and health professionals to fully support service users. And encouraging feedback so we improve the care and support we give.
This vacancy is a hr contract (Casual/Relief staff)
Salary: £, - £, per year (up to per hour: £, £ night/weekend, £ bank holiday)
We are looking for someone who
11. Shares our values
12. Has a commitment to people with dementia, learning and other disabilities
13. Has the ability to learn and develop skills and a commitment to gaining level QCF/NVQ in Social Care (or who already has it)
14. Willing to undertake personal care and able to undertake manual handing tasks
15. Able to support people in the community shopping, swimming, clubs and activities
16. Reliable, flexible and a team player
And in return
The benefits of working for the Council go well beyond making a difference to people’s lives, as well as working within a supportive environment with people who share your values you will have access to a huge range of benefits including discounts on:
17. High street and supermarket shopping
18. Gym membership
19. Holidays
20. Days out
21. Cinemas
22. Childcare vouchers
23. Cash back scheme on any medical treatment that you may require via Medicash
24. Car lease scheme (Brand new fully maintained and insured car for years in return for a fixed monthly payment via salary sacrifice)
25. Cycle Scheme (Save up to £ on the cost of a brand-new bike and equipment)
We also offer:
26. Competitive salary
27. A generous holiday allowance starting at days pro rata (plus bank holidays) increasing with length of service to days
28. An excellent career average pension scheme with employer contributions of (Employer contributions elsewhere are typically %)
29. Opportunity to do additional shifts
30. A full induction programme and fully funded ongoing training and support from your very first day
31. Supported to achieve QCF level Social Care qualification
32. The opportunity to develop your skills and career
33. Rewards and Recognition for going above and beyond such as additional annual leave and shopping vouchers
34. Supportive team
35. Wide variety of working patterns
36. Opportunity to purchase up to days additional annual leave
37. Free DBS checks
38. Lifestyle Support - our employee assistance programme, which offers free / confidential assistance, practical information and emotional support.
Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment.