Support Worker - Farmborough Court
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Please see advert text
Advert Start Date:
17/05/2022
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 03/06/2022 23:59
Salary:
£19,100 - £20,043 (pro rata if less than 37 hours per week)
Job Category:
Social Care - Adult Service
Employment Location:
Sunderland
Further Information
Sunderland Care and Support is one of the largest providers of social care services within the North East delivering a range of service on behalf of Sunderland City Council. We provide person centred innovate services that improve the lives of the people we serve.
Our mission is to provide customers with the care and support they need to live happy, healthy and successful lives.
We value all our staff and believe investing in them through training and development forms the foundation to deliver excellence in care. A job with us not only makes a difference to our customers lives, but can also be lifechanging for you.
Successful applicants will be supported via induction and training which relates specifically to the post for which they have applied. The post involves supporting adults who are recovering from illness and or trauma to recover and to gain independence through meaningful activity. Customers can be admitted to Farmborough Court from hospital or their own home, and referrals are made via professionals within the City.
The service is fast paced as customers stay only a short time before being supported to move to either back to their own homes or to new accommodation depending on their needs. Our customers are often frail and frequently have comorbidities including varying degrees of physical and cognitive impairment. They often present as unwell and the team works closely with Multi-Disciplinary Team members including Social Workers, Therapists, Community Nurses, GP and Geriatrician.
The role of support worker is central to the delivery of excellent customer care and involves supporting the customer with all aspects of activities of daily living routines including following therapy plans and the use of innovative technology, for which training is also provided. The team prides itself on offering excellent customer experiences and support, at what can be a difficult time for customers and their family/carers.
New Employees to the company will receive £500 when they begin their career at Sunderland Care and Support and £500 when they successfully complete their induction and probationary period. (The scheme is offered on a discretionary basis, and as such, the Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw it at any time at its discretion)
All applicants are guaranteed an interview.
To find out more about our company and hear more from our staff at Farmborough Court please visit our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/scasltd
Application forms should be submitted by email to jobs@sunderlandcareandsupport.co.uk or via post to Transactional HR Team, Sunderland Care and Support, Leechmere Centre, Carrmere Road, Sunderland, SR2 9TQ.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you provide on your application form.
We will contact shortlisted candidates by email to confirm the arrangements for interview. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notification as you will not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk/spam folder.
Due to the current restrictions as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, interviews will be via Microsoft Teams. If you are successful following the recruitment process any appointment will be subject to two satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.
Please note CVs or covering letters will not be accepted.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.