Lawrence House Residential Care Home is a small private home for up to 10 Adults with learning disabilities. Regularly described by visitors as homely, we work together to support our residents in their daily routines to live well in their own home.
Our residents love to be active and access the local community, and our staff enjoy planning trips and outings with them. Manual Driving Licence is preferred to enable residents to access the community.
We are looking for someone to join our small team to work approximately 21-29 hours a week (3-4) shifts a week working a variety of shifts to include alternate weekend shifts.
Experience in administering medication preferred.
As most of our residents have some hearing loss and/or comprehension issues, an excellent level of spoken language is required.
Staff work a rolling two week pattern of work to help provide continuity for our residents, as well as for you.
Duties include providing personal care for some of our less able residents, helping them to clean their rooms, assisting some to the toilet or changing incontinence pads, supporting with meals and drinks throughout the day, encouraging the residents to do activities including shopping, catching up on the laundry, and ensuring that their home is clean and safe for them.
Full training given, including on-the-job and e-learning.
Staff are encouraged to begin their Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 or 3 at the end of their probation period, with full support provided by Lawrence House and our external training provider.
Previous experience of a support worker / care assistant role preferred although not essential as full training will be provided for the right candidate.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.94 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Care and Support Worker: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- Fluent English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Manual Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
