Care Worker - Sandbanks Day Centre
London Borough of Hounslow
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Hounslow
Contract type: Full time
About Us At Hounslow
We’d love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be.
We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we’ve built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London’s most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before.
About Our Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion
We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock. All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in “Harness the Mix”. It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer.
We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias.
As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. There’s space for you to tell us what you need within our application form.
Our Benefits
About The Role
Sandbanks Day Centre provides a daycare service for adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism and older people living with the experience of Dementia. The service provides quality care to Hounslow residents and supports them to participate in meaningful activities which are tailored to meet their needs and wishes. The service empowers residents to meet their full potential, supports them to further develop their independence and ensures their dignity and safety.
It is important to us that our residents receive the best care available, which is why we are currently looking to recruit compassionate, energetic, motivated care workers who may have some experience of either informal caring or experience of caring in a workplace, to join our dedicated team.
In return, you can expect to work in a great and supportive team, receiving full training through our training and induction programme and a competitive package. For the right candidate, this is a unique opportunity to take your career to the next level and to change the lives of people living in the borough. If you share this vision of excellent social care practice, we want to hear from you.
About The Team You’ll Be Working In
As a care worker at Sandbanks Day Centre, you will be working alongside other care workers in the Day Centre to support our residents. You will be reporting to the Senior Care Officer and Assistant Manager, who will supervise and coordinate your work.
We also work in partnership with other professionals such as nurses, The Positive Behaviour Support Team, and Social Workers.
The team endeavours to provide good quality care and support to all our residents who have different needs and abilities. You will help them to maintain their dignity, independence, and well-being, as well as their physical and mental health.
You will also contribute to creating a positive and stimulating environment in the Day Centre, where residents can enjoy a variety of activities and social interactions.
Your role as a care worker is very important and rewarding. You will make a difference in the lives of our residents and their families every day. You will also learn new skills and gain valuable experience in the care sector. You will be part of a friendly and supportive team that values your contribution and respects your individuality.
About You
You may be wondering if you have the right qualifications and experience to apply for this role.
Formal certificates or previous work experience in care, are desirable but what matters most to us, is your attitude and willingness to learn.
We value personal experience of caring for others, whether it is a family member, a friend, or a neighbour. We also appreciate any skills or hobbies that you can share with our residents, such as music, gardening, cooking or arts and crafts. We believe that everyone has something to offer, and we will support you to develop your potential.
If you are interested in learning more about autism, learning disabilities, dementia and mental health and how to provide the best care possible, we will provide you with a comprehensive induction and training programme.
You will also have access to ongoing mentoring and supervision from our experienced staff. We will help you gain the knowledge and confidence you need to succeed in this role.
If the points below resonate with you, we’d love you to put in an application:
When Interviews Will Be Held And Who To Contact
The key information you need about the role should be in the role profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact:
Email: contact
Telephone or 0208 583 4040
Interviews for this job will be held on Monday 18 November 2024.
(Please note that this role is not eligible for sponsorship.)
About
The key information you need about the role should be in the role profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact:
Email: contact
Telephone or 0208 583 4040
Interviews for this job will be held on Monday 18 November 2024.
(Please note that this role is not eligible for sponsorship.)
We’d love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be.
We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we’ve built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London’s most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before.
About Our Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion
We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock. All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in “Harness the Mix”. It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer.
We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias.
As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. There’s space for you to tell us what you need within our application form.
Our Benefits
About The Role
Sandbanks Day Centre provides a daycare service for adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism and older people living with the experience of Dementia. The service provides quality care to Hounslow residents and supports them to participate in meaningful activities which are tailored to meet their needs and wishes. The service empowers residents to meet their full potential, supports them to further develop their independence and ensures their dignity and safety.
It is important to us that our residents receive the best care available, which is why we are currently looking to recruit compassionate, energetic, motivated care workers who may have some experience of either informal caring or experience of caring in a workplace, to join our dedicated team.
In return, you can expect to work in a great and supportive team, receiving full training through our training and induction programme and a competitive package. For the right candidate, this is a unique opportunity to take your career to the next level and to change the lives of people living in the borough. If you share this vision of excellent social care practice, we want to hear from you.
About The Team You’ll Be Working In
As a care worker at Sandbanks Day Centre, you will be working alongside other care workers in the Day Centre to support our residents. You will be reporting to the Senior Care Officer and Assistant Manager, who will supervise and coordinate your work.
We also work in partnership with other professionals such as nurses, The Positive Behaviour Support Team, and Social Workers.
The team endeavours to provide good quality care and support to all our residents who have different needs and abilities. You will help them to maintain their dignity, independence, and well-being, as well as their physical and mental health.
You will also contribute to creating a positive and stimulating environment in the Day Centre, where residents can enjoy a variety of activities and social interactions.
Your role as a care worker is very important and rewarding. You will make a difference in the lives of our residents and their families every day. You will also learn new skills and gain valuable experience in the care sector. You will be part of a friendly and supportive team that values your contribution and respects your individuality.
About You
You may be wondering if you have the right qualifications and experience to apply for this role.
Formal certificates or previous work experience in care, are desirable but what matters most to us, is your attitude and willingness to learn.
We value personal experience of caring for others, whether it is a family member, a friend, or a neighbour. We also appreciate any skills or hobbies that you can share with our residents, such as music, gardening, cooking or arts and crafts. We believe that everyone has something to offer, and we will support you to develop your potential.
If you are interested in learning more about autism, learning disabilities, dementia and mental health and how to provide the best care possible, we will provide you with a comprehensive induction and training programme.
You will also have access to ongoing mentoring and supervision from our experienced staff. We will help you gain the knowledge and confidence you need to succeed in this role.
If the points below resonate with you, we’d love you to put in an application:
- A caring and compassionate nature.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work as part of a team and on your initiative.
- The willingness to learn and develop your skills and knowledge.
- A flexible and reliable approach to work.
When Interviews Will Be Held And Who To Contact
The key information you need about the role should be in the role profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact:
Email: contact
Telephone or 0208 583 4040
Interviews for this job will be held on Monday 18 November 2024.
(Please note that this role is not eligible for sponsorship.)
About
The key information you need about the role should be in the role profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact:
Email: contact
Telephone or 0208 583 4040
Interviews for this job will be held on Monday 18 November 2024.
(Please note that this role is not eligible for sponsorship.)
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