Location: Vale Road, Newham, London
Salary: £8.50 during probation £9 after
Allowances: Sleep In Allowance £40.00 per sleep in (if required)
Hours of work: Shift, including evening and weekends (we have full-time and part-time positions available)
Heritage Care is a charitable organisation that provides a range of flexible individualised care and support services for people with learning disabilities, mental health support needs and older people.
We look to recruit people who both embody and share our values: People that always behave with integrity and that seek to inspireeveryone they come in contact with. People that respect diversity and value inclusiveness. People that constantly innovate to meet the needs of those we serve and impact lives in a positive way.
The Role:
To support tenants to live valued lives within the community. This may include provision of personal, emotional, social and physical support on a shift work basis. To undertake specific additional responsibilities as part of the supported living team and at all times to work in accordance with Heritage Care’s policies and procedures.
You will need to have:

At least 1 years’ experience working with learning disabilities.
Have a passion for care and supporting people.
Be able to demonstrate an understanding of person-centred planning.
Be a keen team player with good listening skills.
Have an NVQ / QCF in health and social care. As well as being able to demonstrate a good standard of written and numeracy skills as well as good basic IT skills.
Good communication is necessary as you will need to work positively with other people, including family, other staff and social and health care professionals.

The benefits we offer include:

28 Days holiday including bank holidays
Pension scheme
Child Care Vouchers
Bike to work scheme
Discount scheme with a wide range of retailers.
Refer a friend scheme
Interest free season ticket loan for travel.
We also offer an excellent career progression, extensive training and support will be provided.
We provide QCF training (recognised by the City and Guilds) which can lead to formal nationally recognised care qualifications.

All successful candidates are subject to full pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from Disclosure and Barring Service.
Our client is an Equal Opportunities Employer, however due to the nature of the position, this post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010. In this instance, there is a genuine occupational requirement to recruit a female.
Please apply with an up to date CV and someone from Recruitment Team will be in touch shortly!