Residential Care Worker

London Borough of Hillingdon; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000

Job description

Job Title: Residential Care Worker

Location: Uxbridge, London

Salary: £21,891.66 - £22,868.75 per annum

Job type: Part time, Permanent

Hours: 25 Hours per week

About The Role

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to provide high-quality care to individuals with complex health needs and intellectual disabilities. In this rewarding role, you will empower service users to live more independently, achieve their personal goals, and enhance their quality of life. Your work will involve tailored support, developing individualised care plans, facilitating community access, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. You will collaborate with professionals, relatives, and other carers to provide person-centred care that meets the diverse needs of service users.

About You

Essential Criteria:

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

1. Qualifications & Experience: QCF/Diploma Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) and at least two years' experience in a similar role.
2. Communication & Teamwork: Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to write care plans, risk assessments, and work collaboratively with professionals.
3. Adaptability & Proactivity: Ability to respond to changing care needs, proactively safeguard residents, and manage incidents effectively.
4. Knowledge & Compliance: Understanding of key legislation (Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Equality Act 2010, DoLS) and commitment to best care practices.
5. Empathy & Emotional Intelligence: Sensitivity to service users' strengths and needs, ensuring a supportive and respectful approach.
6. Commitment to Professional Development: Willingness to engage in further qualifications and specialist training in Dementia Care, Autism, and End of Life Care.

About Us

We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.

Here's a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:

Work Life Balance

1. Flexible Working Hours - We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
2. 36 Hour Week - Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
3. Generous Holiday Entitlement - You will receive a minimum of 26 days annual leave each year, in addition to bank holidays. This entitlement increases to a maximum 37 days after 10 years of service.

Health & Wellbeing

1. Hillingdon Sport Leisure
2. Cycle Purchase Scheme
3. Discount on Golf Fees
4. Vivup Benefits
5. Eye Care
6. Mental Health Support
7. Support and Counselling Services

Commute With Ease

1. Travel Support - Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.

Equality, Diversity And Inclusion Statement

At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly. The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.

Additional Information

Due to an expected high volume of applications, we could close this role early, we therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Please click APPLY to be redirected to the council's website to complete your application.