Please note we don't offer sponsorship
Are you looking for a career pathway with a company who specialises in supporting individuals with:
Autism, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health Conditions?
Or are you looking to step into care for the first time?
Cascade is a leading provider of residential care services, specialising in supporting individuals with autism, learning disabilities, and mental health conditions. We are dedicated to creating nurturing environments where individuals can thrive and achieve their full potential. Our holistic approach focuses on personalised care, empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives.
Cascade is an equal opportunities employer committed to the professional development of our staff. We prioritise the welfare of our residents and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will undergo relevant safeguarding checks.
Job Overview:
- To provide care in accordance with best practice and legislative requirements, reflecting policies and procedures and agreed standards under the direction of the home’s management team and other senior staff.
- To support and enable children to maintain skills and personal interests whilst delivering person-centred care unique to each individual
- To maintain skills at a current level, undertake such training and development as required from time-to-time to maintain and progress knowledge
- In addition to these functions, employees are required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required.
Location: Norwich
Working Hours: Varying shift patterns as agreed with the manager.
Rate of pay: £13.30 to £13.75 per hour depending on qualification
Overtime rate (40 hours+): £14.05 to £14.50
Role Specific Duties
- Ensure children are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing
- Contribute to the efficient running of the service
- Support children to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community
- Ensure Care Support Plans and other information about how to support children are followed
- Be responsible for informing the management team and colleagues of any changes in the needs of children
- Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support
Working with Others
- Develop effective working relationships with other employees across the company
- Work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for children
- If desired by the children, maintain and develop relationships with family, friends and other people important in their life
Leading by Example
- Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Be a role model for other carers and be an ambassador for the home and the wider company
- Be professional, polite and reasonable at all times
Personal Responsibilities
- Have a good understanding of the role of Ofsted and their requirements, and work in a way that meets these requirements as directed by management including a good knowledge of the 9 quality standards
- Commit to achieving the relevant qualifications commensurate with the role
- Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management
- Understand and follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role
Person Specification Person Skills:
- Provide children with support/assistance as they accomplish daily tasks & living skills.
- Communicate any problems, concerns or changes
- Ability to aid with inductions of new employees to the job role and service if required
Communication Skills:
- Care support workers must build rapport with children by establishing personal connections and showing interest in their lives
- Care support workers must be able to communicate effectively with children
- Care support workers must have the communication skills to inform colleagues, management and professionals about the needs of children
- Ability to record daily notes relating to the child
Problem-Solving Skills:
- Care Support Workers need to be able to adapt and address to challenging situations quickly
- Be involved with the planning, developing and implementing approaches to promote health and well-being, whilst recognising and reporting situations where there might be a need for protection
Desired qualifications:
- A Level 3 in Childcare is preferable.
- Skills for care - Care certificate Level 2 within 12 weeks of commencement of employment.
If you are interested in this position, I would like to invite you to apply for this position through the Cascade website https://apply.cdcrs.app/apply?step=position
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.30 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
