LOCATION: Abbey House, Derry-Londonderry
POSITION: 1x Full-Time Post and Reserve List for Permanent/Temporary, Full Time/Part Time posts within our Housing with Care schemes in the Derry-Londonderry Area.
Abbey House provides older persons supported living accommodation giving support and care for up to 12 Housing with Care Tenants. It is situated in the city centre of Derry~Londonderry. Abbey provides 24-hour staff support services, 365 days a year.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
1. QCF/NVQ 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent
2. 6 months experience in a formal care/support role working with vulnerable adults.
3. Must be currently registered with NISCC or if new to the sector must achieve registration within 6 months.
4. Previous experience in administrative duties.
5. Or 2 years' experience in a formal care/support role and previous experience of working with vulnerable adults.
6. Must be willing to work towards completion of QCF Level 2 Health & Social Care.
*Formal Care / Support may include caring at home, where the carer is in receipt of Carers' Allowance. Formal Care / Support may also include voluntary work in a formal setting.
All successful applicants will be required to provide documentary evidence of their right to work in the UK. Please note Apex do not hold a license to sponsor Working Visa's.
WHY WORK FOR APEX?
We offer:
* Competitive pay
* Family friendly policies and flexible working opportunities
* Opportunities to learn, develop and progress in your position
* 20-23 days annual leave plus 12 public holidays, increasing with length of service
* Contributory pension scheme
* Enhanced sick pay, maternity pay and paternity pay
* Workplace savings scheme and monthly cash draw for staff (optional)
* Charity partnership with Children in Crossfire
* Excellent opportunities for development including support for further education courses
* Employee Assistance Programme provided by Inspire Workplaces including 24hr adviceline
* Bike to Work Scheme
* Staff wellbeing initiatives e.g. health screening programmes (Action Cancer)
Staff in care and support roles also enjoy the following additional benefits:
* Comprehensive paid induction programme
* Enhanced pay over Christmas & New Year
* Enhanced rate for overtime worked
* Free on-site car parking
This is a regulated post and will be subject to a satisfactory Access NI check.
Apex is an equal opportunities employer. At this time we particularly welcome applications from members of the Protestant community, due to under representations in parts of our workforce.
CLOSING DATE: Monday 30th December 2024
APPLICATION PROCESS: If you are interested in applying for this position please click on the Apply button or visit our own website.
Skills:
Personal Care, Social Housing, Person Centred and Caring, Elderly
Benefits:
Contributory pension scheme, Training and Development Opportunities, Occupational sick pay / maternity pay, 20 Annual Leave Days and 12 Bank Holidays
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