We are currently seeking Healthcare Support Workers to work in our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) at The Huntercombe Hospital Stafford located in Wheaton Aston, 10 miles from Telford & 12 miles from Wolverhampton.
The hospital is a 39 bed Tier 4 CAMHS hospital for young people aged 12 -18 years with a range of mental health disorders including eating disorders and complex needs.
We provide comprehensive assessment and treatment programmes working collaboratively with patients and their families or carers.
On the hospital site there is a purpose-built 12 bed psychiatric intensive care service (PICU) for patients with severe mental Illness who require very specialist and intensive treatment. The 15 bed eating disorders service is housed separately in the original Manor House.
The hospital is located close to the village of Wheaton Aston, 10 miles from Stafford and just 6 miles from the M6 motorway.
At Huntercombe, our Support Workers do something extraordinary every day. They make a difference to the lives of children and adults with complex needs such as mental health conditions, learning difficulties or brain injuries.
We’re looking for caring and committed individuals who want to work with a company that understands how important Support Workers are to our patients/residents recovery.
Many of our patients arrive with complex and challenging needs. Huntercombe Support Workers work in small teams with nurses, doctors, therapists and other experts, and together they make a world of difference to people’s lives.
When you join The Huntercombe Group as a Support Worker, you will be part of a company that is understanding, strives towards excellence, is innovative, reliable and accessible and above all puts people first.
Most patients and residents are referred via NHS and local authorities. We play an integral part in contributing to new models of care outlined in the Five Year Forward View.
As a Support Worker working in our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) your main duties will be:
To Join The Huntercombe Group as Support Worker you will be:
In return we offer you:
We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, martial status, disability or social background. This is a great opportunity for someone to make a difference.
An enhanced DBS (England) or PVG/Disclosure Scotland (Scotland) Disclosure will be required for all successful applicants. Costs will be met by the Company.
If you like what you have read, are dynamic, forward thinking and keen to learn, with a confident ‘CAN DO’ approach in all you do, please click Apply now.
Social Care
We are seeking two experienced Children’s Support Workers/ Buddy for a fun loving fourteen-year-old boy who has Cerebral Palsy living in the Wightwick area for 23 hours a week.
Additional bank support worker for up to 16 hours a week to cover long term sick and annual leave.
Our client is wheelchair dependent and he is a bright, intelligent and happy young man.
He uses eye gaze communication aid, but he can indicate his needs by signs and nonverbal communication.
Our client attends a school for children with special needs. He has additional one-to one support. He requires assistance with personal care and transfers. He has support at home from his parents and a very busy vibrant family life with his siblings.
He loves attending /playing football, watching sport and computer games.
We seek active support workers /buddies interested in supporting him with his skills for independence and activities at home, in the park and back in the community in time.
Working hours: 23 hours per week. Term Time- 6.45am to 9.am, 4pm to 9pm Monday to Friday and Saturday 8am to 1pm. Occasional Sunday cover - 8am to 8pm or 8am to 5pm. School Holidays- 8am to 1pm, 5pm to 9pm Monday to Friday and Saturdays 8am- 1pm. Occasional Sunday cover- 8am to 8pm or 8am to 5pm.Additional shifts will be available.
He would like buddies who are enthusiastic, fun loving, well organised and reliable.
Applicants may be considered without experience if you can evidence a caring nature and willingness to learn.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a small friendly team providing 2-1 care.
Due to him being in the high-risk category we seek support workers whom he will
be their main client. Weekly Covid testing is in place.
Rates of pay £13.00 per hour Monday to Friday, £15.00 per hour Saturday and Sunday
An NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is desirable. Otherwise the applicant must be willing to undertake Care Certificate training.
All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure with Child Workforce Barring. Full training will be provided. A full driving licence is essential.
NB: Community Case Management Services Limited are not the Employer
Please refer to our website: www.ccmservices.co.uk and click on the tab which says
‘Jobs Notice Board’ to view the job description and to complete an application form.
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Job title: | Male Support Worker - Experience with Autism |
Reports to: | Registered Manager |
Do you have a caring nature? Are you looking to make a difference to people's lives? Do you want to work in an environment where no two days are the same? Are you flexible with your working hours? Can you see yourself providing care to adults who need your support? If you have answered a big YES to these questions, we would love to hear from you. Brief Job Description: The Support Worker will support vulnerable autistic people in their own homes providing support to individuals' in a person cantered way which includes various activities i.e. shopping, managing own budgets, cooking, assisting with personal care and administering medication. You will need to maintain care, support and management skills as detailed within the individual care plans and risk assessments. Record keeping and communication skills are essential to ensure effective teamwork to meet people’s needs. You will need to have professional or personal experience of people with autism. Ideally you will have previous experience working within a residential care or supported living setting with vulnerable people and hold NVQ Level 2 in care or an equivalent qualification. However, applications from candidates with no experience who can demonstrate the caring qualities and values that we seek in our staff are welcome. So, are you caring? Inspirational? Optimistic? And Ambitious? – These are easy words, but the real job of a support worker is the blend all this to enable our service users to lead a fulfilling, independent and as satisfying a life as they possibly can. | |
Location: | Walsall, West Midlands |
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Nominally 40 hours per week, subject to achievement of goals and objectives and the covering of vacant shifts.
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Requirements: | Experience is advantageous but not necessary. A full programme of training will be offered to candidates who have the ability and enthusiasm to learn with a view to obtaining relevant QCF or equivalent vocational qualifications.
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Company Profile: | Upward Care provides care and support to people who have an assessed care and support need and may have but not limited to:
- A learning disability - A mental health diagnosis - A physical disability - An autistic spectrum condition - An acquired brain injury - Sensory impairment - Dementia
We are sustainably growing and expanding company looking to recruit only the best employees to deliver an unrivalled high quality supported living and extra care service to people within their own homes.
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APPLY NOW! | If you would like to be part of our team send us your CV with a covering letter by clicking the APPLY NOW link and we will get back to you within two working days! |
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Job title: | Support Worker - Experience with Autism |
Reports to: | Registered Manager |
Do you have a caring nature? Are you looking to make a difference to people's lives? Do you want to work in an environment where no two days are the same? Are you flexible with your working hours? Can you see yourself providing care to adults who need your support? If you have answered a big YES to these questions, we would love to hear from you. Brief Job Description: The Support Worker will support vulnerable autistic people in their own homes providing support to individuals' in a person cantered way which includes various activities i.e. shopping, managing own budgets, cooking, assisting with personal care and administering medication. You will need to maintain care, support and management skills as detailed within the individual care plans and risk assessments. Record keeping and communication skills are essential to ensure effective teamwork to meet people’s needs. You will need to have professional or personal experience of people with autism. Ideally you will have previous experience working within a residential care or supported living setting with vulnerable people and hold NVQ Level 2 in care or an equivalent qualification. However, applications from candidates with no experience who can demonstrate the caring qualities and values that we seek in our staff are welcome. So, are you caring? Inspirational? Optimistic? And Ambitious? – These are easy words, but the real job of a support worker is the blend all this to enable our service users to lead a fulfilling, independent and as satisfying a life as they possibly can. | |
Location: | Walsall, West Midlands |
Working Hours: |
Nominally 40 hours per week, subject to achievement of goals and objectives and the covering of vacant shifts.
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Requirements: | Experience is advantageous but not necessary. A full programme of training will be offered to candidates who have the ability and enthusiasm to learn with a view to obtaining relevant QCF or equivalent vocational qualifications.
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Company Profile: | Upward Care provides care and support to people who have an assessed care and support need and may have but not limited to:
- A learning disability - A mental health diagnosis - A physical disability - An autistic spectrum condition - An acquired brain injury - Sensory impairment - Dementia
We are sustainably growing and expanding company looking to recruit only the best employees to deliver an unrivalled high quality supported living and extra care service to people within their own homes.
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APPLY NOW! | If you would like to be part of our team send us your CV with a covering letter by clicking the APPLY NOW link and we will get back to you within two working days! |
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
Support Worker in Kidderminster - DY10
Contract type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Bank
Salary:£16,778 based on 37 hours / £20,404 based on 45 hours / £8.72 per hour
Do you have a caring nature? Are you looking to make a difference to people's lives? Do you want to work in an environment where no two days are the same?Are you flexiblewith your working hours? Can you see yourself providing care to adults who need your support?
If you have answered a big YES to these questions we would love to hear from you.
Job description
At Turning Point, we support people with Learning Disabilities across England.
As a Support Worker, you will make a real difference to residents' lives as you improve their daily living skills. Passionate about people, you will enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress with us.
Where will I be working?
Our service in Kidderminster provides a 24 hour supported living facility in providing care for adults with Learning Disabilities. We endeavour to create positive family relationships offering a good circle of support.
There is a strong focus on supporting individuals' lives in a person centered way which includes various activities, shopping, managing own budgets and cooking. We tailor our services to enable people to be as independent as possible.
Shift Patterns
This is a 24 hour service, therefore flexibility is essential. You will be working a range of shifts from 7:00am to 2:00/3:00pm and 2:00/3:00 pm to 9:00/10:00pm, sleep ins or waking nights, some weekends.
Please note that the shifts may vary.
This is a hand-on job in which no two days are the same. Your Duties will include:
Whilst knowledge of learning disabilities and complex needs would be beneficial, it isn't essential. What is essential is that you are:
As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.
Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision – and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals.
We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.
Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job – we offer you a career.
What benefits will I receive?
Of course, we know it's not about the money. But that doesn't mean we don't reward our people for their invaluable work with a benefits package that includes:
Children and Family Support Worker (UASC) – ref CH26320
Salary G6 £23, 308 to £27, 468 per annum (pro rata) 18.5 hours
Fixed term contract (Funded for 2 years)
An opportunity has arisen for a Family Support Worker post based in our Transitions and Leaving Care Service.
You will need to be passionate about our children in care in order to shape our support of unaccompanied asylum seeking young people. Many of these young people may have complex and diverse needs ranging from a variety of backgrounds. You will work alongside social workers and personal advisors to support children and their families/carers to help them achieve the best outcomes; complete direct and life story work with our young people as well as supporting them to obtain additional support through partner agencies.
You will need experience of working with children, ability to work closely and cooperatively with colleagues, have good communication skills, a professional approach to working with children, young people and carers as well as a willingness to extending your knowledge and skills.
This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
View Job Description and Employee Specification
Closing date: Thursday 4th March 2021
View Information for Applicants
Please note that the ‘Apply’ link will open a new website (Taleo Careers), for which you will need to create an account to enable you to apply.
Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children and young people.
“Dudley Early Help: Building resilience, not reliance”
Are you looking for your next challenge?
Do you want to be part of a team that is striving to offer outstanding services for Children and families?
Have you got the skills and experience to make change happen?
…….If the answer is yes then we would like you to be part of #Teamdudley
Hours: 37 per week
Salary: Grade 6
In Dudley, Early Help is a strategic priority. We've transformed and improved the way we provide services for children, young people and families by adopting new and innovative ways of working. You can read more about our plans in our EARLY HELP STRATEGY
We are seeking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Family Support Worker within our Child Adolescent Response Team.
We are looking for an experienced professional who has a history of working within family support, youth or social care services to promote better outcomes for children, young people and families. You must have experience of case work, completing comprehensive assessments and plans for children young people and families, undertaking direct work with children and young people, and have experience of working with children, Young People and families with complex needs. As a Family Support Worker within Family Solutions you can expect:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; therefore the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.
For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please contact Heather Dudfield on 01384 817849 or at heather.dudfield@dudley.gov.uk
For further information on Dudley Children's Social Care please go to http://www.childrenservicesjobs-dudley.org.uk/
NB: We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications.
Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.
If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk
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The council has a contractual 3 days mandatory unpaid leave which, for the majority of services, are fixed at the Christmas period. This represents a pay deduction of 1.15% in return for which employees are afforded three days unpaid leave (pro-rata for part time staff).
Supporting documentsYour potential plus our commitment changes lives
Support Workers provide a vital part in providing the people we support with the care and ability to improve their quality of life.
We are currently looking for Support Workers to join our team in Kidderminster.
Full Time and Part Time Positions available.
Coppice Lodge is a spacious 6 bed service specialising in adults with a learning disability, autism, and challenging behaviours, it compromises of 3 large communal areas leading out into a sizeable and inviting rear garden. We provide support with mobility, personal care, medical problems and increasing individuals life skills.
We pride ourselves on providing a warm and welcoming environment, with a skilled and enthusiastic team that continue to deliver outstanding care whilst promoting independence through a person-centered approach.
Shifts are over a 7 day rota - 10pm-7am
As one of the UK’s leading providers of care and support services to vulnerable adults, National Care Group fully appreciate the amazing and life changing work our Support Workers do. That is why we offer:
Your role as a Support Worker will include:
- Providing 1-1 and group support sessions
- Creating engaging and creative ways to interact with the people you support
- Help with accessing the community and taking the people you support to their appointments.
- Set person-centred goals and agreeing on how to reach them
- Help with personal care when required
- Support the running of the home including the cooking and cleaning.
The most important qualities needed in a Support Worker are the ability to treat others with respect, listen to their needs and understand their emotions. Be Kind, friendly and honest.
Do you have the necessary values and qualities?
If Yes, Come and join our amazing team.
Salary
£15.969k - £15.969k Per Year
Job Type
full-time
Posted
2 days ago
We are currently seeking Healthcare Support Workers to work in our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) at The Huntercombe Hospital Stafford located in Wheaton Aston, 10 miles from Telford & 12 miles from Wolverhampton.
The hospital is a 39 bed Tier 4 CAMHS hospital for young people aged 12 -18 years with a range of mental health disorders including eating disorders and complex needs.
We provide comprehensive assessment and treatment programmes working collaboratively with patients and their families or carers.
On the hospital site there is a purpose-built 12 bed psychiatric intensive care service (PICU) for patients with severe mental Illness who require very specialist and intensive treatment. The 15 bed eating disorders service is housed separately in the original Manor House.
The hospital is located close to the village of Wheaton Aston, 10 miles from Stafford and just 6 miles from the M6 motorway.
At Huntercombe, our Support Workers do something extraordinary every day. They make a difference to the lives of children and adults with complex needs such as mental health conditions, learning difficulties or brain injuries.
We’re looking for caring and committed individuals who want to work with a company that understands how important Support Workers are to our patients/residents recovery.
Many of our patients arrive with complex and challenging needs. Huntercombe Support Workers work in small teams with nurses, doctors, therapists and other experts, and together they make a world of difference to people’s lives.
When you join The Huntercombe Group as a Support Worker, you will be part of a company that is understanding, strives towards excellence, is innovative, reliable and accessible and above all puts people first.
Most patients and residents are referred via NHS and local authorities. We play an integral part in contributing to new models of care outlined in the Five Year Forward View.
As a Support Worker working in our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) your main duties will be:
To Join The Huntercombe Group as Support Worker you will be:
In return we offer you:
We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, martial status, disability or social background. This is a great opportunity for someone to make a difference.
An enhanced DBS (England) or PVG/Disclosure Scotland (Scotland) Disclosure will be required for all successful applicants. Costs will be met by the Company.
If you like what you have read, are dynamic, forward thinking and keen to learn, with a confident ‘CAN DO’ approach in all you do, please click Apply now.
Social Care