Choice & Harmony is a day care centre for adults with learning disabilities, based in Chatham. We are currently looking to recruit a full time support worker/driver to join our team. If you have a caring attitude, happy disposition and would like to help make a difference, we would like to hear from you.
To be successful in your application, you will be required to demonstrate the following:
•A caring attitude •An ability to work with service users that can exhibit mild challenging behaviours. •Support service users both in the centre and also whilst out in the community to participate in activities. •Assist in the administration of medication •Assisting service users with performing personal care i.e. toileting •Supporting service users with additional needs, such as epilepsy, VNS therapy, PEG feeding and non-verbal communication •
Understand and complete accurate, written, records. •Support the company’s ethos by promoting independence, choice, equality, diversity & inclusion •Uphold their privacy, confidentially and dignity.
Applicants must have experience of working with adults who have learning disabilities. Ideally, you should hold an NVQ level 2
or 3 in Health & Social Care, or alternatively proof of transferability of the Care Certificate. The successful candidate will also need to hold a full, manual, driving license as they will be given a company vehicle to transport service users to and from the centre, each day.
In return, we will offer you: •35 working hours per week -
Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm (no weekends or evenings) •A paid lunch break •You will also receive 31 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years (this includes all bank holidays and a Christmas shutdown). •Employee Assistance Programme, with counselling services •A salary of £12 per hour - £21,915.60 p.a. •Pension after 3 months
The position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Apply online using the APPLY button.
Further information about the centre can be found at www.choiceandharmony.co.uk