Senior Support Worker – Ellershaw House
Ripon
Full time
Pay in excess of National Living Wage
Are you looking for a role where you can truly make a difference?
Do you want to work for a unique organisation?
Then look no further!
Ellershaw House Care Home, based in the beautiful rural outskirts of Ripon, are seeking a new member of staff either at a senior
care level, someone with learning disability experience or someone wanting to
develop skills in the learning disability sector to join our team on a full time basis.
Based on a farm with fourteen acres of land, Ellershaw House is a home for ten to twelve adults with learning disabilities. This is a unique role where you will be fully immersed into the friendly family-like atmosphere.
Your duties will be varied, involving aspects of personal care and support with daily living. We are seeking somebody who is passionate about providing outstanding care, with a can-do attitude and great sense of humour – this is a small, family-like team, who all enjoy a good laugh!
Do you have a passion, hobby or skill that you could share with the service users? Many of the team here bring their hobbies to work and get everyone involved. The possibilities are endless as residents here enjoy gardening, arts, music, horse riding and more! Do you love animals? They have horses, chickens and dogs! You will not be required to look after the animals, but a general love for them will come in handy.
Currently available is a full time role on a flexible four-week roster that includes some weekend working and sleeping nights. Access to your own transport is essential due the rural location.
We are seeking candidates with experience supporting and caring for others and candidates that have Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification and have or be willing to work towards their Level 3 qualification. The rate of pay is dependent upon experience and qualifications.
If this seems like the ideal role for you then apply now!
If you want more information about this unique role, or for an informal chat, call Kaitlin on
07815 012345
or email makecarematter@northyorks.gov.uk.Together we can Make Care Matter.
COVID19 safety is important to us all, we support our staff and the people we support to stay safe by wearing appropriate PPE, including masks, aprons and gloves. All care and support is carried out following the latest Government guidance. Our aim is to keep you and the people we support safe and with that in mind the management consider Covid19 vaccinations as requirement of this role unless exempt.