Total 91 Junior Executive level Customer Service job vacancies in Brentwood, England, CM15

Customer Service Assistant

Exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and busy regional NSW council
$61.9k to $68.5k plus superannuation
Assist in meeting Council priorities and organisational goals
Permanent Full-time opportunity
Ongoing training and support

About Council
At Narrabri Shire Council, we are dedicated to enriching our community's lives by providing professional, friendly customer service. As Council's first point of contact, you will provide friendly and efficient customer service, conveying our corporate values to the community through your dealings with them.
About the Role:
As a Customer Service Assistant, this position is perfect for individuals who are passionate about customer service, excel in problem-solving, and are committed to delivering the best possible experience to our community. Your responsibilities will include: 

Providing professional, customer service, including front counter interactions, call centre operations, and telephone manner




... Click here to view more detail / apply for Customer Service Assistant

Hello

Would you like to be a care assistant & have the job satisfaction of making a difference to peoples' lives?

Caremark Epsom, Banstead & Reigate are recruiting new carers; either part-time or full-time jobs available.
Experience not essential - you will be given training. More important are passion and dedication, and obviously a kind and caring attitude. Also necessary to have your own car, as we cover a large area so using public transport isn't really feasible.

If this sounds like something that appeals to you, please drop us an email.
We are always on the lookout for new carers to join our team!

Company Description

Title: Food Service Assistant

Location: Castleford

Salary: £12.52 an hour

Benefits:

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 weeks' enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary carer leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave
• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Do you have a passion for providing genuine hospitality and impeccable service? Are you a collaborative team player? Are you friendly, professional and efficient? Yes? Then this is the role for you. At BaxterStorey, we believe that every interaction is an opportunity to create a lasting impression, that’s why we’re looking for a Food Service Assistant who strives to exceed expectations at every turn. As a trailblazer in the hospitality industry, we are excited to open our doors to individuals who share our passion for delivering exceptional experiences and creating unforgettable moments.

We believe that it is our people that set us apart, that’s why as a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves.

If you are a Food Service Assistant who thrives on delivering extraordinary experiences, loves to be part of a harmonious and collaborative team, we would love to hear from you!

Job Description

• This is a full time position 5 nights 7.30pm - 3.00am Sunday - Thursday
• Duties will include food preparation and handling, customer service, till use and Stock kitchen duties, you will be working as a 2 person team to provide a food service
• Keep the kitchen and restaurant areas in a clean and tidy state at all times.
• Provide a friendly, efficient and hygienic service to all customers.
• Ensure that customers are given a prompt and efficient service
• Filling stock during every shift

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role, especially in the food service industry, is a must
• Some knowledge of food safety would be an advantage
• Flexible with a can-do attitude, customer focused
• Fun and enthusiastic
• Have excellent organization skills
• Demonstrate great attention to detail
• Be a team player, and enjoy succeeding as a team
• Possess great customer service skills
• Have a flexible approach to work

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values:

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE

We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce.

The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each team member to feel respected and able to give their best.

And to support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ED&I (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About UsHarris Primary Academy South Kenton (HPASK) is a five-form entry school situated in South Kenton, which is part of the London Borough of Brent. HPASK is an inclusive academy and we want every one of our children, from Early years to Year 6, to have a truly happy experience at school. We strive to ensure that every pupil feels valued and safe. The children's achievements are celebrated every day in their lessons and we are proud that they are kind, caring, self-assured and eager to learn. We believe that through expert teaching and support all children can achieve to a high standard. Ultimately, our aim is to make sure that our pupils leave us feeling that they have succeeded both academically and in the extracurricular aspects of school life. We want our pupils to be thoroughly prepared for the opportunities that secondary school will offer them. HPASK is very much a community school. We know that a close partnership with parents is vital if children are to learn and grow as individuals. We therefore do all we can to keep parents informed and involved in all aspects of school life. HPASK joined the Harris Federation in September 2024, so you will be joining our team at a really exciting time as we establish ourselves in our local community. If you would like to find out more about our school please do come and visit us and talk to as many children and staff as you can. We are very much looking forward to meeting you. Main Areas of ResponsibilityAs Learning Support Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

Attending to the child's personal needs and implementing related personal programmes, including social, health, physical hygiene and welfare matters
Working with the class teacher and Inclusion Manager to support the implementation of person centred planning and targets for SEND children
Liaising with appropriate external SEND or health professionals to ensure that advice on provision for individual SEND children is effectively implemented
Supervising and support SEND children ensuring their safety and access to learning
Establishing good relationships with all children, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all children

As part of making reasonable adjustments, it will sometimes be necessary to direct LSAs to support children's intimate care needs in line with the academy Intimate Care Policy and to maintain their health, safety and personal dignity. Qualifications & ExperienceWe would like to hear from you if you have:

Qualifications to GCSE Level standard or equivalent
Knowledge and understanding of pupils with social and emotional difficulties that may impact upon their behaviour
Ability to communicate effectively and clearly both verbally and in writing
Knowledge of Microsoft software
Some knowledge of some of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Professional Development & BenefitsOur people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

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Dementia and Aged Care Services (DACS) is an established provider of Community Care Services in NSW. We pride ourselves on delivering tailored care to enhance the quality of life for our clients and their families. Our ultimate goal is to support clients to remain at home and engaged in their local community. As a Community Support Assistant, you will provide a restorative and wellness approach to enable older people to remain at home and engaged with their community. Your duties will include social support, personal care, medication support, meal preparation, light domestic assistance, for our local clients within their own home. To be successful in this role, you will possess:

A genuine passion for and previous experience with supporting elderly people and wanting to make a difference in their lives by fulfilling their, and their families,



... Click here to view more detail / apply for Community Support Assistant

Company Description

37.5 hours per week

£11.44 per hour. Term-time only.

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

Can you commit to feeding hungry tummies as well as hungry minds? We serve more than just a meal in our kitchens, so are you the exceptional Food Service Assistant we’re looking for?

If you are looking for an employer that will invest in you and develop your career further, then look no further and apply!

Job Description

The essential ingredient at the heart of our business is our people so we are searching for an experienced Food Service Assistant with a background in exceptional food catering or retail services to join our business and work at one of our highly prestigious education settings.

As a Food Service Assistant you will…

As well as having an excellent presentation, organisational and communication skills, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food & service and possess bags of enthusiasm.

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday 7am to 3pm (Including half-hour unpaid lunch break).
• Occasional overtime & week-end work paid as extra.
• 3 compulsory Saturdays - 5th October, 30th November 2024 & 5th July 2025.

Qualifications

• Ideally have experience working within Education catering
• Have good Health & Safety knowledge
• Flexible with a can-do attitude, customer focused
• Fun and enthusiastic
• Have excellent organization skills
• Demonstrate great attention to detail
• Be a team player, and enjoy succeeding as a team
• Possess great customer service skills
• Have a flexible approach to work

Additional Information

There are many advantages to working for us and we provide our employees with bespoke benefits which include:

• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• Full uniform provided
• Reward & recognition schemes
• People awards to celebrate our employees
• Work/life balance
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Prestigious working environments
• Team events scheduled throughout the year
• Pension scheme
• Competitive salary

We invest in the training and development of our teams to give them the appropriate skills necessary to thrive in their job roles. We have outstanding teams of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children, of all ages, meeting the bespoke requirements of our clients.

“Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity and therefore we require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List Check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding their criminal offences.”

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

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POSITION OVERVIEW
We always encourage school aged children to apply because starting work is a great opportunity for children to develop new skills and learn responsibility while making their own money for the first time. Skills learned along the way include Active listening, Problem solving, Team work, Time management, and Communication. 

Award Wages
Opportunity to learn and develop new skills

We are always looking for a bright, bubbly and helpful SCHOOL AGED ASSISTANT for our Store.
ABOUT THE ROLE....
The Ten Tops assistant`s main responsibility is to ensure their section/store is adequality stocked & well merchandised to maximise sales. The presentation of their given sections (pulling forward). Crushing of cardboard & Excellent customer service at all times including possible operation of register if required. In a small team you will need to be skilled across all areas.
      Responsibilities include: ... Click here to view more detail / apply for SCHOOL AGE CUSTOMER ASSISTANTS

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all rolesAccess to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savingsUnlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus schemeEmployee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Bank Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Bank Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Are you passionate about providing care and support to others? We are currently seeking a dedicated Health Care Assistant to join our team. Responsibilities include personal care, meal assistance, daily activities, and more. If you are a compassionate individual who values teamwork and up-skilling, we want to hear from you!

We offer some excellent rewards & benefits including:

• We offer all team members 1 free meal per shift.
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay.
• Increased Annual Leave entitlement. Team members who work with us for 3 years or more, get extra annual leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme – Why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
• Milestone Birthdays - get an EXTRA day off to celebrate that special birthday.
• Company sick pay which is over and above the statutory entitlement. (subject to length of service)
• Refer a Friend Scheme for successful referrals - for all permanent roles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Long service awards.

And much more……….

Location: Hyllden Heights, Tonbridge Road, Hildenborough, Kent, TN11 9HJ

Hours: 40.25 hours per week

Pay: £12 per hour

Contract: Full-time

Shift: Days & Nights avaialble.

At Oakland Care our teams tell us to offer good quality care you must be willing to look after your resident’s physical, psychological and social needs. And help with day-to-day personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals.

“As a Care Assistant at Oakland Care we ask you to care for our residents like they are your own family.”

What you will be doing:

• Providing excellent care and support to our residents.
• Assisting with meals and daily activities.
• Supporting family members and visitors.
• Actively participating in various training and up-skilling sessions.
• Day-to-day activities and providing companionship.
• Working closely with team members and management team.

What you need:

• A can-do attitude.
• Be a compassionate and caring person.
• Be a true team player.
• Have experience working as a Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker – This is advantageous but not essential as full training is given.

“Our mission” is to provide exceptional homes for people to live, love and be loved where everyone is part of our Family

• Family
• Integrity
• Respect
• Exceptional
• Sustainable

Apply now!

If you’re ready to start your journey and make a difference, then don’t delay and apply today!

Job Overview:
● Are you resilient and dedicated, caring person? Are you a people person who enjoys interacting with people and sharing stories? We invite you to become a part of our dedicated team of Health Care Assistants at Graceage Care in ensuring the well-being and comfort of our service users, where you can make a meaningful impact and create moments of happiness in their lives.

Job Role
● Provide excellent personal care to customers in their day-to-day activities and fulfilling individual needs.
● Ensure vulnerable individuals are safeguarded from abuse and report any signs of alleged abuse which you may witness or be made aware off.
● To assist people with their medication at the agreed level of support and as detailed in their individual risk assessments and care plans.
● Prepare meals with knowledge of service user’s likes/dislikes, nutritional needs and cultural requirements while maintaining hygiene.
● Documenting records of service users such as their personal information, care plans, medical records, changes to health etc on carer’s notes.
● Using manual handling equipment safely and correctly.
● Attend training seminars and staff meetings when requested.

Who we are looking for:
• Resilient, compassionate and dedicated individual to interact with clients.
• Good teamwork skills to collaborate with colleagues.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Honest, Reliable and Ability to Learn.
• Good documentation skills.

Key Requirements:
- At least one month experience in providing personal care.
- Valid driving license with access to own car.
- Up-to-date Enhanced DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) is desirable but not essential.
- Must have a right to work in the UK.

Benefits of working with us:
● Competitive hourly rate of salary from £12.50 to £15.00, depending on qualifications and experience
● Free access to Blue Light Card.
● Paid travel time.
● Flexible and negotiable schedules.
● Regular wellbeing check in.
● Paid Shadow Shift.
● Paid holidays.
● Free uniform.
● Free DBS cost.
● Access to skill development for career development.
● Opportunities for Career Progression.
● Access to support and mentoring from our supportive team.
● Excellent technology to support seamless, cost-effective and time-efficient working environment.
● Referral Programmes.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

DRIVING IS REQUIRED - UK Driving License

NO SPONSORSHIP

If you are resident in the UK, eligible to work without restriction and do not need sponsorship, we would love to hear from you.

Our Care Assistants enjoy the following benefits:

Excellent ongoing paid training from day one and throughout your career.
Enhanced pay for working Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day
Enhanced overtime rates
Work Place Pension
28 days annual leave (pro rata)
Excellent Induction and regular formal supervision with your line manager.
Casual dress
Referral programme
Eligible for Blue Light Card
When working a full shift, meals are free.

We are a Large company with Internal promotions Available
Enhanced pay for working Christmas and boxing day
Supervision every 6 weeks
Responsibilities & Duties

We are a large Care company that still manages to maintain that warm family feel, with great support networks to include regular supervision, coaching, and mentoring for our staff. We keep our homes small for that personal touch and to ensure a person-centered approach for each person that lives with us. We encourage feedback from staff to allow us to continue to grow as a care company and remain connected with the staff who provide the hands-on care that we provide.

We aim to support the people that live with us to do so as independently as possible. Providing great training opportunities for our staff to ensure they have all the skills that they need to assist the lovely people that we look after, to live a safe, structured, and fulfilled lifestyle.

Honeybourne is a registered care home with 21 beds and the people residing with us receive support from our friendly kind staff team, we would love you to join the team. Honeybourne is set over 2 units. The house where the service users needs are more residential but still require full support in all areas. The Bungalow is a nursing unit where there is a nurse on shift 24/7. The service users needs are more complex and also require support in all areas. We are looking to hire committed and compassionate staff to join our friendly, professional team, whether you have experience or not:

Responsibilities and Duties

Our staff, support adults with mental ill-health conditions and learning disabilities in a care home environment, including supporting with daily living skill development, personal care, community-based activities, and working with some behaviors which may present as challenging.

Our clients require care 24/7 therefore weekend work is required but a shared responsibility to give you some free weekend time, this ensures our clients always receive the support that they need. Shifts are 7.5 hours and we are looking for part-time applicants as well as full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Qualifications and Skills

Have a genuine desire to care for others;
Be reliable, compassionate, honest and kind
Clear DBS

Are you a natural at providing exceptional service with a touch of luxury? We are currently looking for a Hospitality Assistant to join our team! Your role will involve assisting with meal service, keeping water jugs filled, setting up and clearing tables, maintaining temperature records, stocking the bistro, and attending to residents' non-care related needs. If you have a passion for hospitality and making people feel at home, we want to hear from you! Apply now for this exciting opportunity.

We offer some excellent rewards & benefits including:

• We offer all team members 1 free meal per shift.
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay.
• Increased Annual Leave entitlement. Team members who work with us for 3 years or more, get extra annual leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme – Why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
• Milestone Birthdays - get an EXTRA day off to celebrate that special birthday.
• Company sick pay which is over and above the statutory entitlement. (subject to length of service)
• Refer a Friend Scheme for successful referrals - for all permanent roles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Long service awards.

And much more……….

Location: Hyllden Heights,Tonbridge Road,Hildenborough,Kent,TN11 9HJ

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay: £12.00 per hour

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Shift: Days

What do you need to succeed:

Our Hospitality Assistants, assist our care teams to provide an exceptional hospitality service, supporting the Head Chef, Reception Teams, Housekeeping and Lifestyles Team.

This is a crucial position and central to the lives of the people we support and their families, so good people skills are essential alongside strong people and organisational skills. If you have previous experience working in the hospitality sector and have an affinity for care – this is the role for you.

As a Hospitality Assistant, your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with meal service either in resident rooms or dining rooms.
• To ensure that water/drink jugs are regularly refilled in resident rooms.
• Help set up and clear down tables before and after lunch service.
• To maintain temperature records of fridges and service stations in the dining rooms.
• Maintain the Bistro to ensure a professional offering, which is fully stocked.
• Attend to residents “non care” related needs i.e. Opening/Closing Curtains, changing TV channels etc.

To be successful in this role, you need to have/be:

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a similar role within a luxurious setting.
• 'Can do' attitude and willingness to work with us in ensuring we support our residents with the best quality service.
• Customer facing experience including building working relationships with internal & external stakeholders.

Personal Attributes:

• Reliable and punctual.
• Ability to work as an effective team member.
• A professional personal appearance and standards.
• Able to demonstrate an understanding and/or awareness of the sensitivities of working within a care home environment.
• Able to develop good working relationships and to represent the organisation professionally.
• Able to build trust and demonstrate an awareness and understanding of individual differences.
• Motivated to go above and beyond, and to work with passion and enthusiasm.
• Motivated to contribute towards the team and home goals.
• A commitment to grow and learn new things at work.
• Able to remain approachable and calm under pressure.

“Our mission” is to provide exceptional homes for people to live, love and be loved where everyone is part of our Family

• Family
• Integrity
• Respect
• Exceptional
• Sustainable

Apply now!

If you’re ready to start your journey and make a difference, then don’t delay and apply today!

Overview
As a Social Care Assistant working within the Home Independence Team, you will be working out in the community to support residents that have been recently discharged from hospital or those who are living with a disability and need help to live independently and establish a routine to help them manage their lives day to day. You will be supporting individuals to regain confidence and reach their goals of living independently again.

We are looking for a dedicated individuals who can provide high quality direct care and support to residents within, focusing on personal wellbeing outcomes and individual wishes, to achieve strength-based support. We have a number of part time and full time posts available. Please specify your preference within your application form.

We are recruiting three 37 hour positions. Your work schedule will include working alternate weekends as well as shifts within the hours of 7am – 10pm.

In addition to the salary advertised, you will receive a ‘Golden Hello’ one off lump-sum payment of £1000 paid on successful completion of your probationary period.

About us
The Home Independence service supports individuals to regain their independence following illness, disability, or recent stay in hospital. We work with clients in their homes, identifying whether they now have difficulties with self-care or performing daily activities. We provide a goal-based assessment for each client and alongside them to support the achievement of their goals, using technology-enabled care devices and occupational therapy aids to enable them to achieve independence.

The team works closely with healthcare professionals, carers, clients and their families to develop suitable packages of support, designed to enhance client independence and meet their needs. We supply advice on specialist equipment options, monitor client progress and make necessary adjustments if required. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment alongside individuals who care about the wellbeing of our residents, the Home Independence team may be for you.

About the role
No two days will be the same as you meet a variety of people and support their individual needs. Some of the work you will carry out includes.

- Providing people with information and advice in relation to care and support and assistance in accessing care and support through various means.
- Working as part a CQC Registered service in the community, maintaining a high degree of autonomy and utilising own initiative in delivering compliant care and support independently.
- Ensuring an agreed plan meets individual’s care and support outcomes needs and to empower the individual to access early intervention and preventative services.
- Informing senior colleagues and adhere to safeguarding procedure of any concerns which arise in relation to the safety of vulnerable adults.
- Working in partnership with individuals, carers, service providers, voluntary sector and other professionals.
- Providing personal care for individuals, this may include but is not limited to dressing, toileting, washing and general housekeeping.

About you
Naturally, you will be a great people person, caring and empathetic as well as being able to deliver practical care and support to an agreed plan. You will use your own initiative to problem solve and utilise remote management oversight, where required.

You may need to undertake a specialist role that requires specific training, such as Autism services or undertaking and administering medication. Full training will be provided and there are opportunities to progress within the service.

If you'd like to hear from some of our current adult social care employees, take a look at our Bucks Careers pages Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram

Please see job summary attached for full details.

Other information
Please note, these positions are community based, not day centre based. Therefore a full UK driving licence is essential and having access to a vehicle. The post holder will be entitled to a car user allowance and a 45p per mile mileage claim allowance (HMRC mileage allowance).

You will be required to apply for a DBS at an enhanced level. Further information about the DSB Scheme can be found at GOV.UK

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

- All unspent cautions and convictions cautions
- All adult cautions and spent convictions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) guidance or Ministry of Justice (MOJ) guidance (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme