Overview
Care and Support Assistant – Gladstone – NN5 7EJ
Our Benefits
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About the role
We have an opportunity within the complex needs team at Gladstone Rd resource Centre which provides exceptional and bespoke support to adults with learning disabilities and who require support with complex needs.
Gladstone Road Resource Centre is situated close Northampton town centre and is a dedicated service with the focus being on supporting those with complex needs.
Those who access this service (customers) are at the centre of the support that we offer. Within the role you will receive continuous training and support, not only from your management but also the team around you. Who are all highly motivated to deliver the best standards of care and support.
Working: Monday-Friday
About you
- A genuine interest in helping others and making a positive difference in their lives.
- Being punctual, trustworthy, and consistent in providing care is fundamental.
- Excellent physical stamina and the ability to work in various environments. As the role may require you at times to assist clients with mobility, including transferring from a bed to a chair. In/out of transportation, as well as recreation activities.
- The ability to understand and respond to the emotions and reactions of others.
- You will be able to work in an ever-changing environment, under pressure and possess a calm demeanour.
- A willingness to support colleagues and work cooperatively, but comfortable working alone too, with our customers.
- Willing to complete NVQ Level 2 in Care within 2 years.
- Ideally a car owner, with business insurance- but this is not essential.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Apply now! As we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
About us
Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.
We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organisation and our communities.
Visit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion.
http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers
