Care Worker x 3
London Borough of Hounslow
Date: 1 hour ago
City: Hounslow
Contract type: Full time
About Us At Hounslow
We’d love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be.
We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we’ve built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London’s most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before.
About Our Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion
We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock. All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in “Harness the Mix”. It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer.
We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias.
As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. There’s space for you to tell us what you need within our application form.
Our Benefits
About The Role
Are you looking for a rewarding and meaningful career in care? Do you have a passion for helping people with dementia live well and enjoy their lives? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at Clifton Gardens care home in Chiswick.
As a care worker, you will provide individualised care and support to our residents with dementia, ensuring their physical, emotional and social needs are met. You will assist them with daily living activities, such as personal care, meals, medication and hobbies. You will also help to create a warm and friendly atmosphere in the home, where residents feel valued and respected.
This post is for a full-time position of 32.5 hours per week, and you will be required to follow a rota (shifts -pattern) which may require you to work on any day of the week. Fix days of work is not available for this position.
There is also a post for 26 hours per week and works out about 4 days a week. This is similar to the above and you’ll be required to follow a rota. Fixed days are not available for this position.
Shifts hours are as follows: Early shift 7.30am – 2pm and Late shift 1.30pm to 8pm.
No sponsorship.
About The Team You’ll Be Working In
As a care worker at Clifton gardens, you will be working alongside other care workers in a unit consisting of 14 residents. You will be reporting to a Duty Officer, who will supervise and coordinate your work. Other professionals also work in partnership with the home such as nurses, doctors, therapists and social workers.
The purpose of your team is to provide good quality care and support to our residents with dementia, who have different needs and abilities. You will help them to maintain their dignity, independence and well-being, as well as their physical and mental health. You will also contribute to creating a positive and stimulating environment in the home, where residents can enjoy a variety of activities and social interactions.
Your role as a care worker is very important and rewarding. You will make a difference in the lives of our residents and their families every day. You will also learn new skills and gain valuable experience in the care sector. You will be part of a friendly and supportive team that values your contribution and respects your individuality.
About You
You may be wondering if you have the right qualifications and experience to apply for this role. Formal certificates or previous work experience in care, are desirable but what matters most to us, is your attitude and your willingness to learn.
We value personal experience of caring for others, whether it is a family member, a friend, or a neighbour. We also appreciate any skills or hobbies that you can share with our residents, such as music, gardening, cooking or crafts. We believe that everyone has something to offer, and we will support you to develop your potential.
If you are interested in learning more about dementia and how to provide the best care possible, we will provide you with a comprehensive induction and training programme. You will also have access to ongoing mentoring and supervision from our experienced staff. We will help you to gain the knowledge and confidence you need to succeed in this role.
If the points below resonate with you, we’d love you to put in an application:
Enhanced DBS check is required.
Read more about the work you’ll be doing in the Role Profile .
Don’t meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box. At Hounslow, we realise the ‘perfect candidate’ doesn’t exist. So, if you can do most of what we’re looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for the job or be perfect for one of our other roles!
When Interviews Will Be Held And Who To Contact
The key information you need about the role should be in the role profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact:
Email:
Telephone: 0208 583 5540
Interviews for this job will be held during week commencing Tuesday 10th December 2024.
Please specify in your statement of which position’s hours that you’re applying for.
Email:
Telephone: 0208 583 5540
Interviews for this job will be held during week commencing Tuesday 10th December 2024.
Please specify in your statement of which position’s hours that you’re applying for.
We’d love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be.
We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we’ve built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London’s most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before.
About Our Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion
We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock. All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in “Harness the Mix”. It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer.
We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias.
As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. There’s space for you to tell us what you need within our application form.
Our Benefits
About The Role
Are you looking for a rewarding and meaningful career in care? Do you have a passion for helping people with dementia live well and enjoy their lives? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at Clifton Gardens care home in Chiswick.
As a care worker, you will provide individualised care and support to our residents with dementia, ensuring their physical, emotional and social needs are met. You will assist them with daily living activities, such as personal care, meals, medication and hobbies. You will also help to create a warm and friendly atmosphere in the home, where residents feel valued and respected.
This post is for a full-time position of 32.5 hours per week, and you will be required to follow a rota (shifts -pattern) which may require you to work on any day of the week. Fix days of work is not available for this position.
There is also a post for 26 hours per week and works out about 4 days a week. This is similar to the above and you’ll be required to follow a rota. Fixed days are not available for this position.
Shifts hours are as follows: Early shift 7.30am – 2pm and Late shift 1.30pm to 8pm.
No sponsorship.
About The Team You’ll Be Working In
As a care worker at Clifton gardens, you will be working alongside other care workers in a unit consisting of 14 residents. You will be reporting to a Duty Officer, who will supervise and coordinate your work. Other professionals also work in partnership with the home such as nurses, doctors, therapists and social workers.
The purpose of your team is to provide good quality care and support to our residents with dementia, who have different needs and abilities. You will help them to maintain their dignity, independence and well-being, as well as their physical and mental health. You will also contribute to creating a positive and stimulating environment in the home, where residents can enjoy a variety of activities and social interactions.
Your role as a care worker is very important and rewarding. You will make a difference in the lives of our residents and their families every day. You will also learn new skills and gain valuable experience in the care sector. You will be part of a friendly and supportive team that values your contribution and respects your individuality.
About You
You may be wondering if you have the right qualifications and experience to apply for this role. Formal certificates or previous work experience in care, are desirable but what matters most to us, is your attitude and your willingness to learn.
We value personal experience of caring for others, whether it is a family member, a friend, or a neighbour. We also appreciate any skills or hobbies that you can share with our residents, such as music, gardening, cooking or crafts. We believe that everyone has something to offer, and we will support you to develop your potential.
If you are interested in learning more about dementia and how to provide the best care possible, we will provide you with a comprehensive induction and training programme. You will also have access to ongoing mentoring and supervision from our experienced staff. We will help you to gain the knowledge and confidence you need to succeed in this role.
If the points below resonate with you, we’d love you to put in an application:
- A caring and compassionate nature.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.
- The willingness to learn and develop your skills and knowledge.
- A flexible and reliable approach to work. i.e follow a roster of Early and Late shifts.
Enhanced DBS check is required.
Read more about the work you’ll be doing in the Role Profile .
Don’t meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box. At Hounslow, we realise the ‘perfect candidate’ doesn’t exist. So, if you can do most of what we’re looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for the job or be perfect for one of our other roles!
When Interviews Will Be Held And Who To Contact
The key information you need about the role should be in the role profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact:
Email:
Telephone: 0208 583 5540
Interviews for this job will be held during week commencing Tuesday 10th December 2024.
Please specify in your statement of which position’s hours that you’re applying for.
Email:
Telephone: 0208 583 5540
Interviews for this job will be held during week commencing Tuesday 10th December 2024.
Please specify in your statement of which position’s hours that you’re applying for.
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