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About Us At HounslowWe’d love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be.We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we’ve built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London’s most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before.About Our Commitment To Diversity And InclusionWe live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock. All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in “Harness the Mix”. It’s about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce, and we are committed to being an inclusive employer.We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias.As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. There’s space for you to tell us what you need within our application form.Our BenefitsAbout The RoleSandbanks Day Centre provides daycare services for adults living with Autism, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, as well as older people living with the experience of Dementia. The service provides quality care to Hounslow residents and supports them in meaningful activities tailored to meet their needs and wishes. The service empowers residents to meet their full potential, supports them to develop their independence further and ensures their dignity and safety.It is important to us that our residents receive the best care available, which is why we are currently looking to recruit a warm, creative, compassionate, energetic, motivated care workers who may have some experience of either informal caring or experience of caring in a workplace, to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for implementing and engaging in person centred activities, you will use your skills to foster a joyful and interactive environment. In return, you can expect to work in a great and supportive team, receiving full training through our training and induction programme and a competitive package.For the right candidate, this is a unique opportunity to take your career to the next level and to change the lives of people living in the borough. If you share this vision of excellent social care practice, we want to hear from you.The hours for this role are 35 hours per week; day services currently operate from Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.About The Team You’ll Be Working InAs a care worker at Sandbanks Day Centre, you will be working alongside other care workers in the Day Centre to support our residents. You will be reporting to the Senior Management team consisting of the Senior Care Worker, The Assistant Manager and the Service Manager, who will supervise and coordinate your work.As a team we also work in partnership with other professionals such as nurses, The Positive Behaviour Support Team, and Social Workers. The team endeavours to provide good quality care and support to all our residents who have different needs and abilities. You will help them to maintain their dignity, independence, and well-being, as well as their physical and mental health.You will also contribute to creating a positive and stimulating environment in the Day Centre, where residents can enjoy a variety of activities and social interactions. Your role as a care worker is very important and rewarding. You will make a difference in the lives of our residents and their families every day. You will also learn new skills and gain valuable experience in the care sector. You will be part of a friendly and supportive team that values your contribution and respects your individuality.About YouYou may be wondering if you have the right qualifications and experience to apply for this roleFormal certificates or previous work experience in care, are desirable but what matters most to us, is your attitude and willingness to learn. We value the personal experience of caring for others, whether it is a family member, a friend, or a neighbour. We also appreciate any skills or hobbies that you can share with our residents, such as music, gardening, cooking or arts and crafts. We believe that everyone has something to offer, and we will support you to develop your potential.If you are interested in learning more about autism, learning disabilities, dementia and mental health and how to provide the best care possible, we will provide you with a comprehensive induction and training programme. You will also have access to ongoing mentoring and supervision from our experienced staff. We will help you gain the knowledge and confidence you need to succeed in this role.The top 5 things about you that are most important:If the points below resonate with you, we’d love you to put in an application: A caring and compassionate nature. Good communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to work as part of a team and use your initiative. The willingness to learn and develop your skills and knowledge. A flexible and reliable approach to work.Don’t meet every single requirement?We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box. At Hounslow, we realise the ‘perfect candidate’ doesn’t exist. So, if you can do most of what we’re looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for the job or be perfect for one of our other roles!Essential For The Role:Enhanced DBS is required for this role.When Interviews Will Be Held And Who To ContactThe key information you need about the role should be in the Role Profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact:Email: Telephone: 0208 583 4040Interviews for this job will be held during the week commencing 18/05/2025.(Please note that this role is not eligible for sponsorship)Email: Telephone: 0208 583 4040Interviews for this job will be held during the week commencing 18/05/2025.(Please note that this role is not eligible for sponsorship)
