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Ref no:
275847
Published:
17/05/2022
Closes:
28/06/2022
Location:
William Simpsons Home, Main Street, FK7 8BQ
Rate:
£10.60 - £10.95 per hour
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time, Part Time
Hours:
35 hours per week

Did you know that starting a job in the care sector can be a steppingstone to a wide range of different career paths?

Many people who begin a career in care find that they continue the journey to their ultimate vocation in one of many health, social care or public sector roles.

Of course, at William Simpsons – a charity care home supporting individuals with a mental health diagnosis - there are also ample opportunities to grow and develop within the home itself. For a great example of this, check out Craig’s story on our website.

Working at William Simpsons can also lead to an interest in multiple other fields including social work, housing, mental health, nursing or government bodies. Offering support to residents of all ages as they work through and with their mental health diagnosis provides a unique care setting for you to discover how you fit within the world of social care.

Find your passion, join the team at William Simpsons.

We are currently looking for Support Workers, Team Leaders, Activity Co-ordinator and Kitchen staff to join the team.

Why William Simpsons?

  • Competitive pay rates - £10.60 per hour rising to £10.95 per hour depending on qualifications as well as an enhanced overtime rate.
  • A company culture that promotes work life balance, by only working 3 shifts per week with the potential to pick up overtime if available.
  • Excellent holidays - 6 weeks per annum.
  • Extensive comprehensive training program: dedicated trainers providing quality onsite training to all staff; comprehensive online e-learning package.
  • Uniform free environment.
  • Good public transport, frequent buses with bus stops directly outside our driveway entrance
  • Accredited Disability Confident Employer.

What qualities and skills are we looking for?

  • Previous experience of working as a Support Worker (or equivalent role) within a care environment is preferred although this is not essential.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Although SVQ level qualifications in Care are desirable, they are not essential as we try and give staff the opportunity to access and achieve SVQ level 3 qualifications through William Simpsons.

What are the main aspects of the role?

  • Assisting Residents with all aspects of personal care and daily living requirements through the delivery of individual planned care programmes
  • Maintaining a clean, safe environment for Residents by undertaking domestic duties
  • Administration and recording of information in correlation with William Simpsons procedures and instruction from Team Leaders
  • Maintaining effective communication with Residents and Care Teams
  • Safe handling and administration of topical treatments as per instruction from Team Leaders in conjunction with the eMAR medication system and the Home's Safe Operation Procedures
  • Promoting the independence and dignity of Residents whilst enabling them to live their chosen lifestyle.


Further details of the role are provided as part of the application pack. Please contact caitlyn@williamsimpsons.org.uk