Shared Lives Worker

1 week ago

Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom Persona Care & Support Full time

Shared Lives Worker:

Closing Date:
Friday 17th February 2023

Shared Lives Worker:

Fixed term for 6 months

£21,968 rising to £22,369 on successful completion of induction and probation period
We have a great opportunity at Bury Shared Lives for anyone wishing to make positive changes in people's lives.

To find out more about the service, click
here.

About you:

We are looking for someone who enjoys a challenge and is up for something different.

We want someone who is flexible, organized and who is great at forming appropriate relationships to support people to meet their potential.

No one will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we're saying and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you

About the role:


Shared Lives is a unique scheme that offers tailor made support to adults by matching carers with the people we support.

You will work alongside our existing team to support our existing and new Shared Lives placements.

This will involve forming valuable and supportive relationships with carers and with the people we support, along with providing support, advice and assistance to ensure matched placements achieve positive outcomes.

Further information about the role can be found in the
job description**.

In return for your contribution we will support you throughout your career -:

We provide a wide range of
employee benefits, career development and lifestyle support services to ensure that you too feel supported, fulfilled and valued from day one of your employment with us.

For more details on learning & development,
click here. Find out about our values and our purpose
here.


Click
here for stories on working for Persona, from people who work for us and read FAQ about working in care
here.


Persona is committed to being an inclusive employer and recognises the value of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.


Where possible, we will support employees to work flexibly or with adjustments, so that they can perform to their best ability.

We are committed to providing a working environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where individual skills and life experiences are valued.


Please note:

Satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service is required prior to appointment.

Does this describe you?:


Please complete the
attached form no later than Friday 17 February and a member of the team will give you a call back to discuss your interest in the role, answer any questions you may have and arrange an interview for you.

We will be holding interviews on **Wednesday 2 March.

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