CRISIS SUPPORT WORKER
Reablement Service
Sefton Locality
£26,698 per annum (£14.22 per hour) (Pay Award Pending)
36 hours per week
We are looking for a caring and self-motivated individual who has a passion for caring for others to join our highly reputable Crisis Support service.
New Directions is a leading provider of adult social care services within the borough of Sefton and wholly owned by Sefton MBC. We work in partnership with several other providers, including the NHS.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and successful Company. We provide high quality, local services to those who need it most in our community. The people we support are at the heart of everything we do. We promote independent living, encouraging and supporting individuals to fulfil their aspirations.
We are currently expanding our Crisis Support team due to the success of service after it was initially piloted over the past year. We have one, full-time vacancy in North Sefton and one full-time vacancy in South Sefton.
If you drive, have your own vehicle and enjoy working in the community to support people to leave hospital in the knowledge that they can count on your support, this is the job for you.
When working in our team you will come across individuals from all walks of life, with diverse needs. You will learn new skills and be given an opportunity to gain a recognised qualification. We are looking for people who have a friendly, confident approach and when needed can work under pressure.
We pride ourselves on supporting individuals who have been discharged from hospital or may have had a change in circumstances. Our main aim to respond quickly and effectively to the needs of the local community.
The role requires you to support individuals in line with an agreed care programme to achieve their goals. This includes a range of activities, such as: personal care, assisting with medication and mobility/ exercise programmes.
The benefits on joining our team are as follows:
· Permanent contracted hours
· Paid, high quality training and Induction programme
· Pension with company contribution
· Company holiday pay (up to 33 days per year, after qualifying period)
· Free uniform
· Free smart phone (business use only)
· Paid travelling time between calls and car mileage paid at 59p per mile
· Free DBS check
· Ongoing support from a dedicated manager
· Career progression opportunities: including Diploma Level 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care
You will be required to work, day, evening and weekend shifts. Working in the community you will need to be able to drive with access to your own vehicle.
An Enhanced DBS check is required.
Our core values:
Ø Big Hearted: we are proud of the quality of care, empathy and kindness we offer to the people we support and each other
Ø Count on Us: we act in a way that you can rely on us to be able to meet the needs of the people we support and each other
Ø Together as One: we take pride in working as a team to deliver a very person-centred service
Ø People Focused: we recognise the importance of transparency, trust, recognition and development of our workforce.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £14.22 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Physical Setting:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sefton, Merseyside: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have access to your own vehicle?
- Can you please describe your right to work status? Do you have any limitations?
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- Right to Work in the UK? (preferred)
Work Location: In person
