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We’re hiring for a Support Worker in St Austell

We have an opportunity to work in one of our settings in St Austell supporting people individually or in a small group living in their own homes. Their interests, abilities and needs are varied, but all enjoy a full life doing the things they enjoy and need at home and in their local communities. The support you provide will be centred around each person’s values, preferences and needs which could include developing daily living skills, personal care and medication needs.

Working in friendly teams you’ll be supported in your role from day one. All support workers work flexible shifts to provide a 24/7 service to the people we support. Visit our website for more information. 

Benefits:

• Sleep-ins paid at £60 extra (basic salary £11.15 - £11.40 p/h) 
• Full training to gain the nationally recognised Care Certificate. 
• On-going training and career development including professional qualifications 
• Contributory Pension 
• We cover the cost of DBS checks 
• Rota's are planned in advance
• Access to Wagestream where you can track your basic salary and additional hours earnings throughout the month and stream (access) a portion of those earnings before your monthly pay date. You can also access a range of financial support and advice, as well as save directly from your earnings.
• Shopping discounts including Blue Light card, EE perks and Costco membership 
• Successfully 'recommend a friend' to join us and you'll receive a thank-you payment 
• Access to wellbeing helplines. 
• Health Cash Plan

Your responsibilities:

• To empower the people we support to live the lives they want to lead
• To develop daily living skills.
• Support the people we support to access their communities for socialisation, employment, training or friendships
• To contribute to, develop and implement the individuals care plans.
• To communicate effectively and professionally with people we support, their family members, and external professionals.
• Maintain the health needs of the individuals we support
• A full manual driving licence is essential for this role.

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Brandon exists to enable children, young people and adults with a learning disability, autism, or both, to live life in the way they choose. We provide high-quality, individualised support to around 1,600 people and have a staff team of over 2,000. Operating across southern England and London, support is provided by a widely dispersed workforce, including public spaces and the homes of the people we support.

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Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Location: Truro

Since 1989, we've supported adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love. Because, life is better at home.

Helping Hands is the nation's most widely rated home care provider and the only one to be endorsed as a Centre of Excellence by Skills for Care. We have over 150 branches across England and Wales and we're now looking for Registered Care Managers who are as passionate about what they do as we are to join our team.

Working for Helping Hands is like owning your own Domiciliary Care company but with the support of a nationally recognised and well-respected brand. As a Registered Care Manager you will have the flexibility to make decisions that put the quality of life of your customers and Carers first

Main Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of the branch to ensure that it is efficient, profitable and provides the highest standard of care to all customers.
• Holding the CQC/CIW registration for the branch and ensure that it operates within CQC/CIW guidelines.
• Maintain and grow carer numbers by actively recruiting new team members and guiding them through the recruitment process.
• Actively seek new business opportunities and support the commercial growth of the branch.
• Regularly review the operation of the branch to ensure that all customer needs are met.
• Ensure that all policies and procedures are communicated and implemented effectively within the branch.
• Support branch staff and carers with their training and development.

About You

To be successful in this role you'll need to have a level 5 NVQ in Management in care or be willing to work towards achieving this. Additionally, you'll need to have knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practice in line with CQC/CIW guidance and experience of working within the care sector at management level. You'll also need to have a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Benefits

• Career progression opportunities
• 23 days annual leave, rising to 25 after 2 years of service
• Blue Light Card offering discounts from business and services
• Access to our employee assistance programme
• Support to complete nationally recognised qualifications
• Refer a friend scheme
• Bonus scheme
• Annual salary review

Helping Hands is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce as we believe this develops a comfortable working environment for all our staff. All applications will be treated fairly in line with our Equality and Diversity Policy.

Your new company
On behalf of a Local Council, we manage and maintain approximately 10,200 Council homes. We look after approximately 400 leasehold homes on behalf of the Council and manage garages, shops and land in neighbourhoods with Council housing. Additionally we have our own homes that we built for social rent in the area. As a company we are owned by the Council. Any profits are invested in improving housing in our district.

Your new role
Managing and supporting a team of around 10 Area Housing Officers in their day-to-day role (tenancy management, tenancy law, low level ASB and nuisance, safeguarding, hoarding, complaints and councillor involvement, lettings and ensuring things like fire risk management in clear corridors, and no access cases to support gas and electrical safety)

• The postholder will lead and manage an area-based Housing Management Team
• Provision of an effective Voids management service, including lettings, technical client and performance of the Repairs and Maintenance contractor, ensuring that void turnaround timescales are minimised and perform within target.
• Establishment of an effective Estate Management service, utilising highly visible estate walkabouts, involving the community and other stakeholders in the process
• Assisting Asset Management colleagues in developing estate improvement schemes, and providing input and support to Capital spending programmes with tenant liaison as appropriate
• Establishing robust performance management systems, covering all aspects of the service, to ensure all areas are monitored effectively and targets are clearly established and achieved
• Ensuring that Area Staff provide a visible presence on our estates and are the "go to" people for our customers on all estate management issues
• Liaise effectively with the tenancy enforcement team to deal with cases of Anti-social behaviour on our estates and to ensure that effective partnerships are in place with other key stakeholders in the field.
• Undertake eyes and ears functions on our estates particularly around Fire Safety and subsequent follow up actions, referrals to other bodies and associated actions
• To oversee the involvement of the team in any safeguarding issues that arise and in accordance with agreed policy objectives, ensuring that intervention is done so at the right level.
• To build up strong relationships with communities and tenant-based groups, attending meetings as appropriate and ensuring follow up actions are taken.
• Working with the Tenants Forum, Scrutiny Panel and uninvolved customers to improve the standard of service provided, also ensuring consistency of standards across the portfolio.
• Dealing with any complaints, Councillor and MP enquiries in a timeous and rigorous manner, ensuring that any lessons learnt are shared with the team, to assist in continuous improvement to the service
• Developing strategies to manage complex tenancy issues
• To work effectively with colleagues, when required, in meeting Landlord Health and Safety Compliance obligations

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous Managerial experience within Housing
• CIH Qualification
• Driving licence and access to own Vehicle

What you'll get in return

• Free training and development
• Flexibility on your hours worked.
• Holiday entitlement
• Pension contributions of upto 3%
• Dedicated consultant to support the sign-up process and beyond.

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