Meaningful Impact, As a Residential Care Worker, you play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals with complex health needs, empowering them to achieve their personal goals.
Flexible Working Hours, The role offers flexibility in managing work and personal life, making it easier to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Generous Leave Entitlement, With a minimum of 26 days annual leave (increasing with service), employees can take the time they need to recharge.
Professional Development Opportunities, Commitment to ongoing training in areas like Dementia Care and Autism allows for career growth and improved service delivery.
Supportive Work Environment, The organisation prioritizes employee welfare through mental health support, counselling services, and efforts toward equality and inclusion.
Community Engagement, You get the chance to facilitate community access for service users, which fosters integration and social participation.
Health and Wellbeing Benefits, Access to leisure schemes, health discounts, and support services enhances personal well-being and job satisfaction.
Job Title: Residential Care Worker Location: East Sussex, Uxbridge Salary: £21,891.66 - £22,868.75 per annum Job Type: Part Time, Permanent (25 Hours per week)
Are you a compassionate woman looking to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals? Join us as a Residential Care Worker with the London Borough of Hillingdon and empower those with complex health needs and intellectual disabilities to live their best lives. In a role that’s both fulfilling and impactful, you’ll develop tailored care plans, foster community access, and work closely with a supportive team of professionals to ensure the highest standards of care. Your sensitivity and empathy will shine as you help service users achieve their personal goals and enhance their quality of life.
This is more than just a job; it’s a chance to build a rewarding career while enjoying fantastic benefits such as flexible working hours, generous annual leave, and professional development opportunities. We pride ourselves on ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, so whether you're bringing years of experience or are new to the field, your contributions will be valued. If you’re ready to step into a role that combines purpose with flexibility, apply now and embark on a meaningful journey with us!
Meaningful Impact, As a Residential Care Worker, you play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals with complex health needs, empowering them to achieve their personal goals.
Flexible Working Hours, The role offers flexibility in managing work and personal life, making it easier to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Generous Leave Entitlement, With a minimum of 26 days annual leave (increasing with service), employees can take the time they need to recharge.
Professional Development Opportunities, Commitment to ongoing training in areas like Dementia Care and Autism allows for career growth and improved service delivery.
Supportive Work Environment, The organisation prioritizes employee welfare through mental health support, counselling services, and efforts toward equality and inclusion.
Community Engagement, You get the chance to facilitate community access for service users, which fosters integration and social participation.
Health and Wellbeing Benefits, Access to leisure schemes, health discounts, and support services enhances personal well-being and job satisfaction.
Job Title: Residential Care Worker
Location: Uxbridge, London
Salary: £21,891.66 - £22,868.75 per annum
Job type: Part time, Permanent
Hours: 25 Hours per week
About The Role
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to provide high-quality care to individuals with complex health needs and intellectual disabilities. In this rewarding role, you will empower service users to live more independently, achieve their personal goals, and enhance their quality of life. Your work will involve tailored support, developing individualised care plans, facilitating community access, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. You will collaborate with professionals, relatives, and other carers to provide person-centred care that meets the diverse needs of service users.
About You
Essential Criteria:
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
Qualifications & Experience: QCF/Diploma Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) and at least two years' experience in a similar role.
Communication & Teamwork: Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to write care plans, risk assessments, and work collaboratively with professionals.
Adaptability & Proactivity: Ability to respond to changing care needs, proactively safeguard residents, and manage incidents effectively.
Knowledge & Compliance: Understanding of key legislation (Care Act 2, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Equality Act 2, DoLS) and commitment to best care practices.
Empathy & Emotional Intelligence: Sensitivity to service users' strengths and needs, ensuring a supportive and respectful approach.
Commitment to Professional Development: Willingness to engage in further qualifications and specialist training in Dementia Care, Autism, and End of Life Care.
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with complex needs.
About Us
We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.
Here's a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:
Work Life Balance
Flexible Working Hours - We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
36 Hour Week - Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
Generous Holiday Entitlement - You will receive a minimum of 26 days annual leave each year, in addition to bank holidays. This entitlement increases to a maximum 37 days after 10 years of service.
Health & Wellbeing
Hillingdon Sport Leisure
Cycle Purchase Scheme
Discount on Golf Fees
Financial Benefits
Vivup Benefits
Eye Care
Mental Health Support
Support and Counselling Services
Commute With Ease
Travel Support - Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
Equality, Diversity And Inclusion Statement
At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.
The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds.
We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.
Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.
Additional Information
Due to an expected high volume of applications, we could close this role early, we therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Please click APPLY to be redirected to the council's website to complete your application.
Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Social Worker, Support Worker, Enabler, Carer, Care Management, Care Support Worker, Support Coordinator, Support Manager, Care Coordinator, Social Worker, Young Persons Advisor, Youth Worker, Youth Support, Support Assistant, Special Needs Support, Mental Health Support, Support, Residential Care Worker, Care Assistant may also be considered for this role.
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