Support Care Workers (LD0124)

Whether you are new to care or an experienced support worker, there is a place for you at HARMONI.

Education/Qualifications:

· GCSE English and Maths at grade C (or equivalent)

· Level 2 Qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent

· (Level 3 will receive an enhanced hourly rate)

*If you do not possess any of the above, a commitment to undertake relevant training

Skills/Experience:

· Six months experience caring for a vulnerable person (This can be paid, voluntary or your own personal life experience)

· Organised and methodical to keep records and follow procedures

· Good communication skills with a positive attitude

· Caring, sensitive and patient

· Reliable, punctual, and flexible

Pay: £11.59 to £11.79 per hour dependent on qualifications attained at the time of application i.e. QCF Level 3 for higher rate

Location: Stricklands Care Village, Downshire Road, Bangor

Hours: Varied permanent contracts

HARMONI will also consider applications for bank workers (casual, no mutuality of obligation).

HARMONI provides the following benefits:

• 28 days annual leave pro-rata increasing to 33 days after 5 years’ service
• Pension
• Comprehensive training and development programme
• Payment of professional fees (i.e. NISCC)
• Referral scheme for new staff
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free car parking
• Company sick pay scheme
• Staff discount scheme for many local and online retailers
• Other discretionary benefits

Support Care Workers will have demonstrable knowledge in the delivery of care and support to vulnerable adults and preferably have a minimum of QCF Level 2 or equivalent.

THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED WITH BARRED LIST ACCESS NI CHECK. COPIES OF THE RELEVANT POLICY ON THE RECRUITMENT OF EX-OFFENDERS, POLICY ON HANDLING AND STORAGE OF DISCLOSURE INFORMATION AS WELL AS THE ACCESS NI CODE OF PRACTICE ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. PLEASE NOTE THAT HAVING A CRIMINAL RECORD WILL NOT NECESSARILY BE A BAR TO OBTAINING A POSITION WITH HARMONI.

TO APPLY: Please download the application pack and return it with the equal opportunities monitoring form You can also apply from our website www.harmoni.org.uk

NB - This is an ongoing recruitment exercise however applicants should return their completed applications as soon as possible.

Have a look at our website on www.harmoni.org.uk

HARMONI is an Equal Opportunities employer. Appointments are made on the basis of merit.