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Job Description
Here at NCHA we have a fantastic opportunity for the right person to join our friendly and supportive City Heights team as a Support Worker.
City Heights is a supported living service that provides long term support to persons living with a learning disability or a mental health illness. The service enables people to learn independent living skills and develop their confidence and obtain work or voluntary employment. The service promotes therapeutic support in a psychologically informed environment.
Did you know NCHA was officially ranked as one of the UKs best places to work This year we were officially rankedas the41st UKs Best Workplace by Great Place to Work UK. Take a look at ourworking lifebenefits andvalues to see why 77% of our colleagues say it is a great place to work.
Please notewe are not currently offering visa sponsorships.
The Role
As a Support Worker some of your key duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Provide face to face support to vulnerable adults.
- Support to teach and develop daily living skills emotional stability and increase confidence.
- Write follow and review detailed support plans and risk assessments.
- Maintain working relationships with family social workers and other professionals.
- Encourage positive behaviour and meaningful change in peoples self-esteem and abilities.
- Use training provided to develop and increase personal skill base.
- Follow procedures legislation and health and safety standards.
What we are looking for
Our ideal candidate is not looking for a regular 9-5 role. They will be a positive compassionate person who is willing to go the extra mile for our services users. We would like to hear from you if you have great organizational skills and experience mixing face to face practical work with accurate computer-based record keeping. They will be open and supportive to the needs of others and resilient and creative with ways to encourage and promote positive change in individuals daily lives. They will be aware of the needs of vulnerable adults and able to communicate effectively with other professionals and agencies in resolving and supporting issues.
Working Hours
All successful candidates will be required to work on a rota basis over a 24-hour period including weekends bank holidays and sleep-ins. Shift patterns are 7.30am-3.00pm 1.00pm-9.00pm and mid shifts. You will occasionally be required to attend training at our Head Office which is based in Clifton.
As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer NCHA welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black Asian and minority ethnic groups and disabled candidates. As part of our LGBT Allies Programme we also welcome applications from members of the LGBT communityand encourage inclusivity in the workplace.
USEFUL TOP TIPS:
- You will need to attach a CV in order to apply for this role.
- All correspondence will be via your registered email address.
- View the full Role Profile in the document tab at the top of the page and refer to the Person Specification section of the Role Profile to complete your application show us why you are suitable!
- For more information about NCHA please refer to the attached Helping Our Customers get a better idea of what we do across the organisation!
To apply
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Interviews will be ongoing and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if enough interest is received.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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The Company
Were Nottingham Community Housing Association known to many as NCHA. Weve been around since 1973 and were really proud of that. Were more than just a housing association: we deliver care and support to people all over the East Midlands. Readour storyto find out more about us.
Some Benefits
Wellbeing
plan
NCHA
pension
Free DBS
checks
250 referral bonus
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Employment Type
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