Support Worker Linby

Nottingham Community Housing Association

Job Location:

Nottingham - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Do you have experience inhospitalityandcustomer service Would you like to make a real difference in the community away from the noises of the city surrounded by a bed of greenery

If so we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our Sherwood House team asaSupport Worker and wed like to show you inthis videowhy this is a great place to work.

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 Workplaceby 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 note that we are not currently offering visa sponsorships.

The Service

Sherwood House is a registered care home which runs 24 hours a day 365 days a year. We provide person-centred care and support to 19 elderly residents who have chosen this home as their place to retire and live happily ever after. Like them you will also feel a change of pace thanks to the homes scenery as it is situated in the small village of Linby who won Nottinghamshires best kept village award in 2013.A local tale recounts that the humble pancake was invented by the women of Linby to celebrate the defeat of Danish invaders.

The Role
As aSupport Worker at Sherwood House you will play a vital role in providing practical and emotional support to our residents. Your main responsibility is to help residents live as independently as possible while respecting their choices and preferences.

Sherwood House has a dedicated Chef and Activity Coordinator so your focus will be on:

Supporting residents with personal hygiene and personal care
Encouraging community engagement and social activities
Offering companionship and emotional support

This role may involve moving and handling tasks and risk management so you must be comfortable and willing to undertake these duties. For full details check out the Role Profile at the bottom of the page.

What Were Looking For

We are seeking a friendly calm and resilient individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality care.

Essential skills and experience:

Previous experience in hospitality or strong customer service skills
Experience in a care role is highly desirable
Understanding of age-related health needs
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

If you are enthusiastic about protecting human rights promoting choice and independence and helping people live meaningful lives we would love to hear from you!

Travelling to Sherwood House

Due to its location candidates who can drive are highly desirable as public transport involves a 20-minute walk to the care home from The National School in Hucknall which is the furthest the threes buses (Trent Barton) can take you to in your journey to us. The home is a 7-minute drive from the High Street in Hucknall.

Working Hours

All successful candidates will be required to work on a rota basis over a 24-hour period including weekends and bank holidays; a bonus is paid for waking nights. Shift Patterns include: 07:00-15:00 08:00-13:00 08:30-12:30 13:30-21:30 07:00-14:30 14:00-21:15 and 21:15- 07:15 waking nights.

Why Join Sherwood House

Full training provided well ensure you feel confident and supported
A role that makes a real difference in peoples lives
Work in a team that valuesNCHAs CLEAR values.

Application Tips:

You will need to attach a CV in order to apply for this role.
All correspondence will be via your registered email address.
For more information about NCHA please refer to the attached Helping Our Customers get a better idea of what we do across the organisation!

We look forward to receiving your application!

Interviews will be done on an ongoing basis; we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if enough interest is received.

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.

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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

Generous annual
leave

Free healthcare
cash plan

Company social
events

Enhanced maternity paternity and adoption leave and pay

Free training and development

Access to cycle to work and discounted bus pass schemes

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Do you have experience inhospitalityandcustomer service Would you like to make a real difference in the community away from the noises of the city surrounded by a bed of greeneryIf so we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our Sherwood House team asaSupport Worker and wed like to show you i...