Care and Support Worker

Are you a Care and Support Worker looking for an exciting new role within an organisation committed to improving lives? Are you passionate about supporting customers, helping to increase their independence? If so, our 22 hours Care and Support Worker role at St. Edmunds Court could be the perfect job for you…, As a Care and Support Worker at St. Edmunds Court, you will provide quality care and support by delivering a person-centred approach, meeting individual needs as set out in our customers personalised plans. Providing support for a range of needs, this will range from personal, practical, and emotional assistance, ensuring the customer is at the heart of everything you do. Further key responsibilities are listed below:

• Support customers to develop and maintain links with their local community.
• Promote choice and ensure customers are fully involved in identifying their needs and planning their own support.
• Provide personal care in line with individual care and support plans.
• Administer medication when required.
  
  In order to be successful in application for our Care and Support Worker role, you will need to hold or be willing to work towards an NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, demonstrate experience in supporting individuals through work or personal experience, and possess strong communication skills alongside confidence in using digital devices. A positive, people-focused approach with a commitment to promoting independence, equality, and wellbeing is essential., Disability Confident
About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

Longhurst Group is a leading housing Group across the Midlands & East of England, committed to enhancing communities and improving the lives of both our colleagues and customers. With a mission to provide quality, safe, affordable housing that build great foundations for our customers, our Extra Care team are critical to ensuring our customers are living as independently as possible, ultimately ensuring wellbeing and care is at the highest level.

Our Care and Support position is based full-time at St. Edmunds Court in Peterborough and contracted to 22 hours per week. We are flexible with shift patterns, which range between 6.45am - 9.30pm. For this particular role, you can expect to work 5 days on, and 2 days off. This is a hugely exciting time to join Longhurst Group - not only are we continuously striving to achieve better results for our customers, but the Social Housing sector is at a crucial point with new measures, legislations and standards coming into effect imminently. Our Care and Support opportunity will help to develop your career in care and support, ultimately improve the lives of our customers. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment that values your contributions, along with access to ongoing professional development opportunities, ensuring your skills remain at the cutting edge of the industry. What you receive from us:
• Up to 26 days annual leave (Pro rata based on contracted hours)
• Life Cover of three times your annual salary (as part of pension scheme membership)
• Membership of our Health Care Cash Plan including Employee Assistance programme and DoctorLine
• Access to a range of discounts, including Blue Light and B&Q Tradepoint Cards
• Free access to financial education service, supporting with personalised financial information on a range of topics such as mortgages, retirement planning, pensions, saving and investments, insurance and will writing
• Free Eye Tests
• Free flu vaccinations
• Investment in your personal development through our extensive learning and development opportunities
• Professional subscription for membership fees relating to your role, paid for by us
• Family friendly, carers leave plus other paid leave
• Long Service Awards
• Carers Networking Group and resources to support Unpaid Carers