Contracted Active Living Support Assistant
Contracted Active Living Support Assistant
Newquay, St Austell, Penzance, Hayle and the surrounding areas
We are seeking vibrant and self-motivated people to join our team of caring Active Living support Assistants who offer support to people within their own homes or our Community Hubs.
“Do you want to help in your local community by adding value to people’s lives”
This role will suit someone who enjoys meeting new people, is confident and outgoing and likes helping others. You will be motivated by making a real difference in the quality of people’s lives and will have a warm and caring personality.
The role is diverse and covers aspects of practical and companionship support to our clients. Responsibilities cover home and domestic support; such as cleaning and shopping, along with much needed activities or home administration; tailored to meet the individual needs of the clients. You will also be required to carry out holistic assessments for new clients wishing to access the service with an understanding of local support organisations and internal services.
You will need to be able to travel independently to client’s homes, keeping in contact with the Active Living team and your line manager via your work mobile and email, and have a willingness to learn; with an absolute commitment to reaching our standards in training.
If you are interested and want to know more, call the HR Team for a chat on 01872 266881. As an organisation, we encourage flexible working patterns and are open to making reasonable adjustments. Talk to us about the flexibility and adjustments you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role.
Reports to: West Active Team Lead or Active Living Hub Manager depending on location
Place of Work:
The homes of our clients within:
Post 1 - Penzance, Hayle and surrounding areas.
Post 2 - Newquay and surrounding areas
Post 3 - St Austell and surrounding areas
Traveling is an essential part of the role. You will need to be able to travel independently to and from client’s homes throughout the day, covering all areas of the post.
Salary: £12.05 per hour (plus mileage expenses in-between clients).
Hours of Work: 16 hours per week available, following an agreed working schedule.
Duration: Fixed term for 12 months initially
We are the leading independent charity in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly working to improve the wellbeing of people in later life and striving to support them to live the life they want to live. We pride ourselves in delivering a person-centred approach and a willingness to adapt to a person’s needs and wishes
Our client’s continued wellbeing is paramount at all times so with consideration and compassion to their health needs you will deliver practical assistance in accordance with their individual wishes. This may include:
- Cleaning & pre-cleaning tasks which includes hovering, dusting, and cleaning kitchens and bathrooms.
- Delivery and collection of laundry from the launderette
- Assisting with food preparation
- Meal Delivery
- Shopping – this can include a large weekly shop carrying groceries to and from the car.
- Companionship & escort support
- Light Gardening
- Activities in the home / promotion of social inclusion where appropriate
- Home Administration
- Carers break
- Supported Walks
Whilst continually communicating with your line manager regarding any welfare issues or concerns.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Adult Barred list check and undertaking necessary training.
We will give you the opportunity to make a difference in our future and the opportunity to be part of our close-knit and friendly organisation. We also provide an excellent training programme that supports your personal development. Importantly, if you have ideas, we will listen and work with you to implement improvements. By joining us you can make a real difference to people in later life.
Benefits
- 30 days pro rata holiday plus 3 extra days for your first year. This includes:
- Your holiday entitlement increases 1-day pro-rata a year up to a maximum of +8 days pro-rata
- Healthy Workplace Scheme (Mental Health Workplace First Aiders)
- Cycle and Tech Scheme
- Health Benefits Scheme
- Blue Light Card Rewards
- Age UK discounts app
- Work mobile and email
- High levels of line management and peer support
- Travel time and mileage expenses in-between clients
- Varied roles
- Rewarding and purposeful - Adding value to people’s lives
To apply:
Application Closing Date - Monday 15th July, 1pm
Job Description - Active Living Support Assistant
CVs and cover letters are not required but can be submitted to support your application if you wish. If you need any support with your application or require your application in a certain format please let us know.
To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
The organisation is positive about employing people with disabilities. We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability as well as those who have experience of mental or physical health problems. So, if you need any support with your application or if you require your application in a different format please just give us a call on 01872 266383.
If you choose to disclose a disability on your application form and you meet the essential criteria set out in the person specification, we commit to inviting you to an interview.