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SalaryThis role gives the right person the opportunity to progress.
This is a rewarding and challenging position, which requires a committed approach, with the responsibility of representing the service in the absence of the Manager.
You will effectively maintain and promote the highest standard of care practice embracing the ethos of maximising independence, participation, and dignity and act as key worker for service users, co-ordinating all relevant services to each individual or groups and acting as a contact point for relatives, associated carers, and relevant agencies.
To promote and demonstrate best practice and ensure compliance with the requirements of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and other regulatory bodies. You are responsible for your own health and safety and of other people at work to ensure all activity within the home and its environs is undertaken in a safe manner and in accordance with infection control principles and the Health and Safety requirements of the Westmorland and Furness Council.
We are looking for someone who is responsible, can deal with emergency situations in a competent and professional manner and who can work on their own initiative and be part of a professional team.
If this is you, in turn we can offer you a rewarding career in care, many opportunities for training and development including an induction into the role and the opportunity to undertake NVQ’s and relevant training.
What can we offer you!
- Excellent training and development offers
- Flexible working opportunities
- Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
- Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
- Competitive rates of pay
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with Adults Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with adults. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults.
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 28/03/2024
Interview date: To Be Arranged
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.
If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.
Safer Recruitment
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
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