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Live-in Student Intern / Social Care Worker, L'Arche Highland
ABOUT THE ROLE
Hours of work: from 20 hours per week during term time, plus two sleepovers, worked flexibly, occasional evening and weekend commitments locally, some events require travel
Stipend: About £626 per month pro rata (£334 per month for 20 hours per week based on 37.5 FTE) as well as free Board and Lodging
Place of work: L'Arche Highland Community Houses, Inverness
Contract Type: Part time, permanent
Closing date: 9am on Monday 15 September
This position does not offer sponsorship and is best suited for candidates already located in the Inverness area.
Main purpose of the role:
You will support people with learning disabilities living in a variety of settings, in line with agreed support and care plans, in all aspects of their everyday lives. You will deliver practical, physical and emotional support to people with learning disabilities, whilst proactively promoting choice, independence and self-determination.
What would you offer?
- Your time, skills, and experience;
- Your support - supporting people with disabilities to lead rich and fulfilling lives;
- Assistance with care and support needs, including personal care, administering medication, and household tasks;
- Emotional, social and pastoral support (being a supportive friend);
What would you receive?
- Daily meals and a private bedroom;
- Pro-rata allowance of approx. £313 per month depending on your hours;
- Training paid for by L'Arche;
- A community where personal growth and reflection are valued;
- A safe place in which to learn life skills like cooking, cleaning, and budgeting;
- A home in a community where diversity is celebrated;
- Welcome, respect, friendship;
- Disclosure check certificate (PVG);
- Lots of support;
Key essential criteria:
- A minimum of one year experience in care, or caring for a family member, or studying a health or social care subject;
- Be committed to the vision and values of L'Arche;
- Work collaboratively and supportively with your team mates to be the best possible support for people with learning disabilities;
- Be motivated to grow and develop personally, and to share in the life of the Community;
This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced PVG criminal records check.
ABOUT L'ARCHE HIGHLAND
We are people with and without learning disability, on a mission to build a world where everyone belongs. You can find out more about our vision on our website.
As well as joining a friendly Community, where you will be well supervised and supported, and benefit from L’Arche’s mentorship programme, there are many other benefits you get by working for us. You can find full details of our employee benefits on our website here.
A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack.
The closing date for applications is: 9am on Monday 15 September
Interviews will take place as applications are received, so do not hold off submitting your application.
To apply, please answer the questions on our online application form.
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