Cambian - Shap Road Relief (Bank) Support Worker Have flexibility in your working and pick your own hours!
Zero-hour contract From £11.59 per hour With an Outstanding CQC Judgement Cambian Shap Road is probably one of the best residential care homes of its type in the country.
Located in the picturesque town of Kendal it provides exceptional care and support for young adults with Learning Disabilities and or challenges within the autistic spectrum.
The home is a registered 4-bedroom house for young adults, who are closely supported to live as independent a life as possible and be a big part of the local community.
We aspire for all people to be the best they can be as themselves.
If you join us you will be working with a group of young adults who are very happy, safe and show high levels of respect and kindness towards each other.
The care and life experiences that we provide makes a significantly positive difference to their lives and parents have commented that the exemplary support their children receive has 'changed their lives and given them hope'.
You may have the skills to support our young adults in their activities to raise money for charities such as our local homeless shelter or to help them prepare for a more independent life by arranging personalised activities, work experience or social events for them.
Alternatively, you may be interested in becoming involved in our innovative outdoor learning provision that develops their leadership skills, resilience and confidence.
If you are an experienced support worker then we would love to help you develop your career within our calm, caring and supportive environment.
Alternatively, if you are new to the sector then we can't think of anywhere better for you to start your exciting new career.
What we need from you?
Successful Support Workers will be part of a large supportive care team who work holistically across Care and Therapeutic services supporting each other's practice to deliver specialist residential services to those with additional and complex needs, including Autism & Learning Disabilities.
This is a unique opportunity to join our team and work collaboratively with trained, qualified professionals from across our multidisciplinary team and to join an expanding, successful organisation.
Cambian Shap Road is currently working towards reshaping the way in which we support young people into adulthood and seeks to prepare them for possible employment, work experience and/or lifelong fulfilment.
Join us and help to make a huge difference in people's lives!
How we reward you….
We want our residents to have the best support possible, and therefore you'll receive an exceptional rewards package including: Free Parking Free Lunch, Dinner & all drinks when you are on shift Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions Your Wellbeing Matters – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, to use at high street stores, events, cinemas, restaurants and much more!
We are looking for Residential Support Workers that are: Passionate about improving the lives of others; A positive and consistent role model to others; Innovative, engaging enthusiastic and inspirational; A creative thinker and implementer; Flexible in working shift patterns on a rota basis including days, evenings and weekends; An excellent communicator and team player; Seeking career development and training.
Successful applicants will be rewarded with the completion of a Care Certificate Level 2 and a Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification, full training for career and personal development will also be provided.
Cambian is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care.
All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.
Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates.
This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children.
As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern