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Job Description
Care and Support LArche Bognor Regis
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reports to:Registered Manager
Hours of work: Full-time or part-time. Hours and times will vary.
Salary:Start rate of 12.21 per hour rising after 12 months and a successful probation period.
Place of work: LArche Bognor Regis
Contract Type:Permanent Full-time or part-time
Closing date: Thursday 31st July at 23:59
This position does not offer sponsorship and is best suited for candidates already located in the Bognor Regis area.
Main purpose of the role:
You will support all members of our community who have learning disabilities to go about their daily lives. This involves building relationships providing direct support in accordance with support plans and sharing the joys and challenges of daily life. This role may include personal care and administration of medication.
You will work in the homes of our members who require varying degrees of support to live as independent a life as possible.
You will encourage people to work with you to keep their homes clean and tidy and do usual day to day tasks such as cooking and washing up. You will also support people with any spiritual choices they make; engage in activities with them and support them whilst outside of their home environment.
The responsibilities will be split:
- 80% Supporting people with learning disabilities with day to day life;
- 10% Using a digital system to record what you do during your shift;
- 10% Learning & Development and regular meetings with your line manager;
ABOUT LARCHE BOGNOR REGIS
LArche Bognor Regis supports around 23 adults with learning disabilities in both residential and Supported Living environments. Our Community is diverse and inclusive; hardworking and rewarding.
You will be welcomed into a friendly team that will allow you to learn from both our core members (our residents) and your colleagues whilst building meaningful relationships. Fun and relevant Community events are common and you can develop your spiritual side should you choose to do so.
A clear training path will see you gaining knowledge experience and confidence that could lead to further opportunities and qualifications.
As well as joining a friendly Community where you will be well supervised and supported and benefit from LArches mentorship programme these are some other benefits you get by working for us:
- Joining shared meals since cooking and having a meal together is what we are all about.
- Achieve professional qualifications while benefiting from exceptional training and development opportunities.
- Interest free loans and salary advances available
- Free eye tests and a contribution towards the cost of glasses if you need them for work.
- Free DBS / PVG checks Free SSSC registration
- Free Blue Light Card
- Professional membership fees paid if they are directly relevant to your role
- Free Employee Assistance Programme available to everyone
- Up to 5 days paid compassionate leave
- Up to 6 days paid (pro rata) for time off for emergency dependents leave
- Carer and Childminder costs available in some circumstances to facilitate attendance at residential meetings
- Paid mileage costs at HMRC rate
- Working from Home Allowance for those in office-based roles but for whom no office is provided
- Specialist bereavement counselling for employees and their family members
- Access to the Bike to Work scheme
A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack.
The closing date for applications is: Thursday 31st July at 23:59
We encourage you not to wait until the closing date to submit your application as we may begin interviewing strong candidates before then.
We also reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive enough suitable applications.
To apply please answer the questions on our online application form.
Please also read our privacy notice for job applicants.
Employment Type
Full-Time
