Job Details

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking committed Relief Female Support Workers for an exciting opportunity to join our team under the Transforming Care Agenda using a Trauma Informed approach. Our Preston Trauma Service provides three single bespoke adapted support living services with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health needs and Trauma Histories. The Preston Trauma Service operates 24/7 to facilitate the transition and support of three women out of long stay mental health institutions to their own homes in the community.

Responsibilities

• Support women with individual support needs, achieving their goals, giving them control over their care and promoting independence in a calm and quiet environment.
• Promote structure, boundaries and routine in the home and in the local community to enforce a safe and nurturing environment.
• Be involved in the effective running of the home, facilitating activities in the home, completing daily household tasks and maintaining the wellbeing of our ladies by offering consistency and predictability.
• Provide a person-centred approach to care.

Requirements

• Experience of working in the care sector is essential.
• Due to the nature of the service, you will be expected to work across the three services to meet the needs of our ladies to deliver high standards of care and quality of life.
• Work in line with company policies and follow individual support plans.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded. Benefits of working with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

Application Instructions

In order to apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form using the links above. You can also download a copy of our application form. Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address or emailed to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying. If you require any advice on completing your application form, please call us on [contact hidden].

Recruitment Department, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS