Social Care
5 months ago
**Team**:Adult Social Care - Westlands
**Job Family**:Supporting - CBG7
**Salary**:£24,496 - £26,845 per annum, pro rata - plus weekend enhancements
**Hourly rate**:£12.70 - £13.92 per hour - plus weekend enhancements
**Hours**:Part-time - 22.5 hours per week
**Location**:Fixed - Westlands Residential Home, Leighton Buzzard
**Contract**:Part time - Permanent
**Closing Date**:Rolling advert
**Interview Date**:TBC
**About Us**
Central Bedfordshire is an ambitious authority, determined to be an exemplary one. Our strategic location and high quality of life mean we are one of the fastest growing areas in the country.
As a council we face the same challenges every business does - investing in the right places and delivering great results. Except for us, it’s all about our 289,000 residents. We’re totally focussed on helping to improve their lives and making Central Bedfordshire a great place to live and work.
We have set values and principles to represent the way we work and how we operate as an organisation. You can view a list of these in detail on our website.
This is a great time to join us on our journey.
**About the role**
The purpose of this role is to provide guidance and support for care staff and residents. You’ll be vital in supporting the day to day running of the home, acting as a champion for residents’ safety, dignity and wellbeing. You will work to inspire, lead and be part of a team of carers and as a representative of Central Bedfordshire council, ensure the core values and beliefs are at the heart of everything you do. We want every individual we support to get the highest standard of care possible. By giving older people control in the quality of their life, we’re making Central Bedfordshire a great place to live for all. As a Team Leader you will need to have the skills in creating and following personalized care plans, understand risk assessment and ability to carry out the necessary safeguards while on shift.
Here at Westlands we are looking for a unique individual that has the vision of the 'Resident at the heart of everything we do" to promote and encourage Dignity and Respect of those in our care. We believe in providing care in a timely, honest and individualistic manner.
Westlands requires a person with courage and humility, with the ability to lead a Team to promote and influence change within the home. So, if you have previous experience and a Health & Social Care qualification and believe you can make a difference then Westlands is the place for you.
**What we can offer you**:
As well as joining a friendly, dedicated, and hardworking team you will have access to numerous benefits, including:
- Generous family friendly policies and practices
- A supportive and inclusive environment that values and celebrates differences
- Staff network and support groups
- Annual leave allowance 25 days + statutory holidays rising to 32 days with length of service.
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). This is a valuable part of our rewards package for employees and includes Life Assurance: click here
- An Employee Assistance Programme offering support to all employees through workplace changes as well as other work, family and personal issues
- Training and Learning offer - we have access to hundreds of courses and role specific training is also available
- Access to discounts from local and national retailers
Central Bedfordshire Council has its own vision and values that are integral to everything we do. Our area vision is to make Central Bedfordshire 'A great place to live and work’.
Sustainability matters to us. We aim to lead by example in tackling climate change. Read more about the action we’re taking on our website: Climate change - tackling it and our strategyYou will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies detailed within this **Recruitment Pack**Safeguarding:
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