Supporting People with Learning Disabilities.
Below are the current opportunities available to those who wish to help us to support people with learning disabilities.
Current Job Vacancies
VACANCY: Domestic /cleaner - Plymouth Highbury Trust Plymouth Supported Living Ltd
LOCATION: 207 Outland Road, Plymouth, PL2 3PF
SALARY: £10.42 per Hour (NMW)
Hours: 16 Per week
About us:
As an organisation we have 40 years’ experience of supporting people with learning and physical disability, sensory loss, mental health and complex health needs within the different roles we provide.
We currently support 10 individuals with differing levels of learning and physical disability within our accommodation based 24 hour services. One of our services is accessed by lift or stairs but has level access once inside, the other requires people to be ambulant as it has stairs to the bedrooms inside.
We are experienced in supporting people with their communication and understanding via pictures, symbols, talking books and IT software for use on tablet type computers.
We are equipped to support people with their levels of mobility including hoists, bath chairs, wheelchairs and stand aids.
JOB DESCRIPTION – DOMESTIC
Responsible to: General manager and the Registered Manager or other senior member of staff directed by the registered manager. (Plymouth Supported Living Ltd)
Purpose of Position: To contribute to the provision of a safe, clean and comfortable environment for the Clients, visitors and staff by providing domestic services that ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
Values: To promote and adhere to the Plymouth Highbury Trust -Workplace values of respect, openness, and responsibility.
Principal Responsibilities:
To assist with the cleaning of the Home, as directed by the senior member of staff on duty,
ensuring that the home always meets high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
This will usually include:
- Regular cleaning of lounge and hallways, other communal areas, and office areas.
- Damp dusting, mopping floors and vacuuming as necessary.
- Regular cleaning of bathrooms and toilets including scrubbing and de-scaling baths and tiles.
- clearing plug holes and taps, de-scaling showerheads, removing soap and cleaning around
- light switches and door handle’s etc.
- Ensure all rubbish bins are emptied on a daily basis.
- Occasional cleaning of doors, windows and other areas as required.
- Clean spillages as required.
- Maintain cleaning equipment, including keeping cleaning equipment clean and informing the Registered Manager/general manager when equipment or stocks require replacement.
- Ensure that cleaning materials, chemicals and substances are properly and safely used and stored at all times.
- Ensure all duties are carried out in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Participate in training and support meetings as required.
- Adhere to policies and procedures within the Home and Plymouth Highbury Trust and Plymouth Supported Living Ltd.
- In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed; the job holder is required to perform other duties assigned by the manager from time to time.
Equal Opportunities.
Ensure that the delivery of the service is underpinned by a commitment to Equality and/or opportunity for both service users and staff.
Hourly rate is £10.42.
Job Types: Part-time.
Hours: 16 Per Week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Day range:
- Monday to Friday, possibility of weekend working
Work Location: In person
207 Outland Road,
Plymouth,
PL2 3PF
01752 773333
VACANCY: Resource Support worker - Plymouth Highbury Trust
LOCATION: 207 Outland Road, Plymouth, PL2 3PF
SALARY: £10.42 per Hour (NMW)
Hours: Between 30 and 40 Per week
Job description
We need supports workers who are positive, committed and who have a caring approach to people with a learning disability
Successful candidates will need to demonstrate the following, although the list is not exhaustive.
- Have experience of supporting individuals/groups within a busy social care environment.
- Must be able to drive
- Be a strong team player.
- Be able to, work on your own initiative when required.
- Show good standards of recording and reporting skills.
- Assist with the setup of rooms/Hall by moving furniture and setting up audio visual aids
- Carry out general cleaning duties as required in the buildings and grounds
- Monitor and maintain a high standard of health and safety
- Mandatory and all other training as required to support the service users within a Social Care setting.
- Working hours will be on Monday to Friday, Daytime /Evenings, working hours will be confirmed on appointment of this Vacancy
- Working knowledge of Audio/Visual aids and systems would be advantage, but not essential
- Previous experience in a Social care setting would an advantaged, but not essential
- Musical/Vocal background would an advantaged, but not essential
- Car driver Essential
A DBS enhanced disclosure will be requested for the successful applicant/s
Further information or a job pack,
Please contact Mandy or Zuzana on 01752 753711
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: £10.42 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Day range:
- Monday to Friday
Physical setting:
- Day centre
Shift:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 04/12/2023
Reference ID: Mandy-Day service
Work Location: In person
207 Outland Road,
Plymouth,
PL2 3PF
01752 773333