Residential Care Worker

**About the role**:
We are recruiting a Residential Care Worker to join the team at Merrimans House. This is a part time position working 25 hours per week pro rata on a rota basis.

Merrimans House is a 9 bedroomed respite service for Adults with Learning Disabilities. We provide a warm, caring and comfortable environment where our service-users can develop skills and achieve maximum quality of life whilst providing their care givers with a break.

You will work within a team that provides day to day care and tailored support for each service-user, meeting their individual needs in accordance with their care plan. You will also ensure that the policies and essential standards of quality and safety are achieved.

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and will engage effectively with service-users with a variety of communication and care needs. You will be committed to treating others with dignity and respect in all areas of the care and support that you provide. Previous experience of supporting with people with learning or physical disabilities is essential for this role.

You will be required to work on a rota covering early and late shifts 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The salary displayed has already been pro-rated and is for 25 hours per week.

Please note that this post is open to female applicants only due to an occupational requirement exception under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010. This post is not open to male applicants.

**About us**:
We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.

Here’s a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:
**Work Life Balance**
- Flexible Working Hours - We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
- 36 Hour Week - Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
- Generous Holiday Entitlement - You will receive a minimum of 26 days annual leave each year, in addition to bank holidays. This entitlement increases to a maximum 37 days after 10 years of service.

**Health & Wellbeing**
- Hillingdon Sport Leisure - Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
- Cycle Purchase Scheme - Promote eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme.
- Discount on Golf Fees - Enjoy up to 30% discounts on green fees at council owned golf courses.
- Financial Benefits - Secure your future with access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
- Vivup Benefits - Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.
- Eye Care - We contribute towards eye tests and lenses for Display Screen Equipment
- Mental Health Support - Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues.
- Support and Counselling Services - Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.

**Commute with Ease**
- Travel Support - Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.

**Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement**
At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.

This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.

We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.

Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.

**Additional Information