Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Part time
Advert Start Date:
09/01/2025
Advert End Date:
22/01/2025 12:00
Salary:
£24,404.00 (pro rata per annum)
Job Category:
Social Care - Adult Service
Employment Location:
Jervaulx, 17 Jervaulx Road, New Skelton, Saltburn By The Sea TS12 2NL
Further Information
An opportunity has become available for Support Assistant role within Jervaulx Residential Care Home.
The service at Jervaulx has been operating since 1984, it is a purpose-built care home and registered with the Care Quality Commission in providing accommodation and personal care for up to 18 adults with learning disabilities.
The home operates from three separate houses joined by internal doors.
Each house provides an individual service for adults with learning disabilities:
Residential Care
Short breaks (respite)
Stepping Stones project – a programme tailored to train and develop Independent living skills for people wishing to move into their own homes or supported living in the future
Residential care provides support for up to eight people. The purpose of the placement is to provide a supported residential placement for the person to live as independently as they can whilst having their care needs catered for. Those occupied in this part of the home are supported to attend individual day placements and community-based activities with staff or personal assistance as well as enjoy a much quieter lifestyle.
Stepping Stones provides support for up to six people. The purpose of the placement is to provide a supported residential programme to assess, train and enable people to develop their independent living skills. The programme aims to enable those accessing the service to be equipped to move into their own home or supported living accommodation on completion of the programme (with the appropriate package of support).
Short breaks (respite) care provides support for up to four people. This placement is short-term care for people who normally live at home, often with relatives or someone else who cares for them. Jervaulx aims to reduce incidents of family breakdown and admission into long term care through supporting families with its short break service. This provision enables families to have regular rest from their caring role whilst providing an enjoyable break as well as more independence for the short break guest.
Jervaulx is an excellent service which provides high level care to a group of vulnerable adults
The roles involve supporting individuals with learning disabilities to work towards achieving their individual aims and goals in a supportive and developmental environment.
Experience in providing personal care is essential. It would be desirable for applicants to have minimum level 2 qualifications in Care or its equivalent.
Positions: 22hrs working on a three-week rolling rota consisting of early shifts 730am-1030am, evening shifts 3pm-930pm and weekends 12.5hrs.
Our service is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all service users and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure check along with relevant employment checks.
The council is an accredited Investors in People employer at gold level and holds ambassador status for the North East Better Health at Work Award.
We offer very attractive terms and conditions of employment, including generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working hours (where appropriate), membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and access to numerous other salary sacrifice schemes and staff benefits/discounts, including a lease car scheme.
Should you wish to have an informal chat about the role please contact Michelle Skjelhaug or Tracy Clark on 07970420544