Care Assistant

Lorrequer House provides care for six adults with an intellectual disability. We are a community based service and work from a person centred approach. Our ethos is based on community integration and we provide a committed, caring, home-from-home environment.

A vacancy exists for a full time, permanent Care Assistant in Lorrequer House.

The successful candidate will work as part of a team under the direction and supervision of the Social Care Leader to:

• provide the highest quality person-centred care to residents in an environment that is friendly, positive and inclusive
• empower residents to live self-determined lives
• promote the health and safety of each individual

Essential Criteria for Applicants:

• An understanding of the needs, experiences and rights of adults with intellectual disability.
• A commitment to helping people to make choices for themselves.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Speak fluent English.
• Good timekeeping.
• Good organisational skills including the ability to prioritise workloads.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, sleepovers and weekends.

Essential Qualification required:

• Minimum Fetac Level 5 in Social care, care assistance or a related field.

Desirable criteria for applicants:

• Good domestic skills
• Previous experience of work in a social care or related area.
• Occupational First aid and Manual handling training.

Additional information may be obtained from: Yvonne Keeley – yvonnek.lorrequer@gmail.com

To apply: Please forward a cover letter outlining your suitability for the post and an up to date CV including 2 referees, one of which must be your current employer to yvonnek.lorrequer@gmail.com

Any gaps in employment history must be accounted for in your CV.

Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Closing date for receipt of application: Friday 29th September 2017 (5 pm)

Lorrequer House is an equal opportunities employer.