Care and Support Worker

NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel time paid

Mileage paid

Flexible shifts

Paid training

Staff benefits

Job summary

Montpellier Care Company are looking for care and support workers to join their small team serving Harrogate and surrounding areas. They work with individuals with complex needs, including mental health, learning disability, autism and physical needs, and offer longer visits to build trust with clients.

No previous experience is required; training is provided and paid. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; however, experience supporting individuals with autism or mental health needs, or a willingness to learn, would be beneficial.
• Excellent rates of pay and other staff benefits.
• We pay travel time and mileage
• Flexible working hours Day, evening and night shifts available
• We provide all training which is paid
• Opportunities for staff growth and progression

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with complex needs, including mental health, learning disabilities, autism and physical needs.
• Provide longer calls (2–5 hours) to help build relationships with clients.
• Assist with home-based care, respite care, 24-hour support and night shifts.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Job description

Location: Montpellier Care Company- Harrogate, Boroughbridge and Ripon.

Salary: £13.66- £15.86 per hour (Paid Travel Time and Mileage)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours/ Working Pattern: Part Time (16 to 20 hours per week)

*Full UK Drivers Licence is required*

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives? If so, we have the perfect role for you!

Montpellier Care Company are looking for care and supportworkers who are enthusiastic about supporting individuals with complex needs,to join their small team in the Harrogate and district area. They workpredominantly with individuals with complex needs, including mental healthneeds, learning disability, autism and physical needs. They tend to providelonger calls (between 2-5 hrs sessions) which allows workers and service usersto really get to know each other. They also provide respite care in people'shome, 24 hour support, and night calls.

Please see job description for further information:

• Excellentrates of pay and other staff benefits.
• Wepay travel time and mileage
• Flexibleworking hoursDay,evening and night shifts available
• Weprovide all training which is paid
• Opportunities for all staff to grow with us andprogress

No previous experience is required; however, experiencesupporting individuals with autism or mental health needs, or a willingness tolearn, would be beneficial. Strong communication skills are essential for thisrole.

You will receive full support from your team and have theopportunity to shadow experienced colleagues before working independently,helping you build confidence and develop positive relationships with clients.As part of a growing organisation, you'll have the chance tocontribute to an expanding client base while benefiting from opportunities forpersonal and professional development.

If you are compassionate, professional, and passionate aboutempowering people to live fulfilling and independent lives throughperson-centred support, this could be the perfect role for you.

*It is a criminal offence for people who are barred fromworking in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults atrisk.*

*We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of adults at risk*If you feel this is the role for you, please contact Elleon07974 406875or email [e-mail] forfurther information.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in being consideredfor more than one of our vacancies, you will only need submit ONE application.You can state in the ‘Supporting Evidence’ section of your application theother roles you would like to be considered for, but any suitable roles will bediscussed with you.