Senior Care Assistant

Job Title: Care Officer    
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,965.41 per annum (£27,112.48 per annum is achieved after 18 months successful performance in the role)
Working Hours: 37.5 Per Week
Working Pattern: working shifts Monday to Sunday between 7am - 10pm including weekends and bank holidays
Location: Laurel Court - Huddersfield, Kirklees

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.

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The difference you will make as a Care Officer       

Working collaboratively to engage and empower the care team to deliver an outstanding service with compassion, respect and dignity, always putting the customer first. You will work with customers to maintain independence, supporting customers with a person-centred approach

About you

We are looking for someone with:

Experience working with adults with learning disabilities and autism.
Strong communication skills, able to listen and communicate clearly, encourage feedback and reflection, able to empower and motivate a team to deliver improvements
Competent computer skills
Experience of organising and planning tasks
Able to use initiative with the confidence to make and act on decisions
Good awareness of CQC standards
Health and social care qualification or accredited equivalent and/or evidence of continuing professional development

Why Riverside?

At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. 

We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

Working with us, you’ll enjoy:

Competitive pay & generous pension 
28 days holidays plus bank holidays 
Flexible working options available
Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: 

We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. 

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.