Support Worker Linby

Do you have experience inhospitalityor customer 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 youinthis videowhy this is a great place to work.

Did you know that NCHA is officially a Great Place To Work In fact were included in the top 50 super-large workplaces by Great Place To Work UK. Take a look at ourworking lifebenefits andvalues to see why 77% of our colleagues say were 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 provide person-centred care and support to 19 elderly residentswho 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.

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.

The Role
As aSupport Worker at Sherwood House you will play a vital role in providingpractical and emotional supportto our residents. Your main responsibility is to help residents live asindependently 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 withpersonal hygiene and personal care
• Encouraging community engagement and social activities
• Offering companionship and emotional support

This role may involvemoving and handling tasksandrisk management so you must be comfortable and willing to undertake these duties. For full details check out theRole Profileat the bottom of the page.

What Were Looking For

We are seeking afriendly calm and resilient individualwho is passionate about delivering high-quality care.

Essential skills and experience:

• Previous experience inhospitalityor strongcustomer service skills
• Experience in a care role is highly desirable
• Understanding ofage-related health needs
• Excellentcommunication skillsandattention to detail value
• Sharing ourNCHAs CLEAR values.

If you are enthusiastic about protecting human rights promotingchoice and independence and helping people livemeaningful lives we would love to hear from you!

Travelling to Sherwood House

Due to its location candidates who can drive are highly desirable as the home is a 7-minute drive from the High Street in Hucknall. Candidates travelling from Mansfield can use the 141 bus service to Nottingham to arrive to project but this service is not available for colleagues finishing at 9.30pm.

Application Tips:

1. You will need to attach a CV in order to apply for this role.
2. All correspondence will be via your registered email address.
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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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