• Full Time
• United Kingdom, Worcestershire

Autonomy Life

Summary

The Oaks is a residential home for adults who have learning disabilities and complex needs, including behaviours that may challenge, autism and other associated issues. The main home has accommodation for up to 6 people.

Check out our company page to see what our support workers say about Autonomy Care Group.

Skilled worker sponsorship is available candidates who have already been living in the UK for at least 12 months.

Join us and you can expect:

£12.35 per hour Working towards QCF level 3 (or equivalent)
£12.60 per hour – QCF level 3 (or equivalent) and minimum 2 years experience
£13.30 per hour – Level 2 Certificate in Team Leading (or accredited equivalent qualification eg QCF 4 in health and social care)
Bank Holiday £17.02- £18.45 per hour
Holiday Top – up payments made for regular overtime (T’s & C’s)
Paid Break
One homemade cooked meal per shift

Benefits

Welcome Bonus £300

Receive up to £300 for Employee Referrals
Employee of the month awards
Long service awards
Access to blue light card discounts
Full Time Mental Health First Aiders who are there for you when you need them
24-hour confidential employee advice line
Shifts

8am – 8pm
Working alternate weekends is essential
We are looking for people who are:

Caring and respectful enabling the people we support to have a high quality of life and make their own decisions
Flexible and adaptable will to go the extra mile if it means making a positive difference to someones life
Enthusiastic with excellent communication skills committed to developing positive working relationships
Living within a 20 mile radius of Malvern. (Essential)
Training and Development

Funded apprenticeships and diplomas
Accredited Positive Behaviour Management Training
Mandatory Training Provided
Key Skills Required:

NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care
NVQ/QCF level 3 in Health and Social Care to be achieved,
demonstrable understanding of the legislative requirements around care of vulnerable people,
MCA and DOLS understanding of the requirements
strong numeracy, literacy and computer skills,
broad knowledge of Learning Disabilities and other related conditions
participating in on call essential
If you are looking for a rewarding career where you will make a real difference to someone’s life click apply.

Job description

Running shifts according to standards and legislation
Developing care plans outlining what care and support individuals need
Inducting and mentoring new staff
Conducting Supervisions
Socialising with our residents and creating fun and engaging activities and home events
Cooking and support in the kitchen during meal times including a free meal for you
Assisting with fantastic days out with our residents
Assisting with personal care with residents when required
Complete relevant documentation for the residents you support
Undertake cleaning duties in accordance with the home’s standards and expectations·
Administer medication to service users·
Attending meetings and undertaking training as required
Safeguarding Commitment

We are committed to the safety and well-being of the individuals who use our services and promote safer recruitment practices.

If you do not disclose something in your application that could prevent you working with children or vulnerable adults this could result in you being referred to the police and/or DBS as it is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children and/or vulnerable adults to apply for a role in a regulated activity.

If you have made a declaration in relation to a conviction that does not threaten the safety of the vulnerable people we support we will consider your application and explore further during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

We are a disability confident employer

We are a mental health at work committed employer