LIFEWORKS CARE TEAM - SESAME

Thank you for your interest in employment with Lifeworks. Please refer to these application instructions together with the job description for this position. You should also have a copy of our application form and equal opportunities monitoring form for completion.If your application is successful you will be required to provide documentation so that we are able to carry out background checks prior to commencement of employment with us. It is important that you provide us with accurate details as requested as this will help to ensure that we are able to proceed without unnecessary delay.

SAFEGUARDING

Lifeworks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. To achieve this commitment we will ensure the continuous development, improvement and review of robust safeguarding processes and procedures that continuously promote a culture of vigilance in respect of safeguarding within our organisation.

Safeguarding seeks to ensure that the most exposed groups; children, young people and vulnerable adults are protected. The aim of Safeguarding is to ensure people live free from harm, abuse and neglect and in doing so this protects their health, wellbeing and human rights.

All Lifeworks employees are required to satisfy a number of background checks, these include;

  • Evidence of the ‘Right to Work in the UK’
  • Data and Barring Checks (where relevant to the post)
  • References satisfactory to Lifeworks
  • Occupational Health Assessment.
  • Evidence of qualifications

Please note that this position is within the criteria of ‘regulated activity’ and requires an Enhanced Disclosure Check and Barring List Check – Children and Adult Workforce. The cost of which will be met by Lifeworks. You will be required to sign up for the update service, the cost of this service is £13.00, which will be met by Lifeworks, subject to successful completion of a 6 month probationary period. It will not be possible to use an existing DBS certificate.

Successful applicants will be expected to provide original documents as proof of identity. We will need to see your birth certificate, original or certified copy as a matter of course. In addition, you will need to provide other evidence of identity, the number of documents required will depend what documents you are able to make available. To see a full list of trusted documents, please visit:

In addition we will need a full five year address history and if applicable evidence of change of

name/s.

RECRUITMENT OF EX-OFFENDERS

This post meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, any applicants for this post who are offered employment or who become volunteers for this organisation will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.

A criminal record will not automatically bar a person from successfully taking up this post.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 2002 & 2013

Lifeworks is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 for positions involving regular contact with young people or a vulnerable client group. Applicants for these positions are not therefore statutorily excused from the obligation to disclose spent convictions where a question is asked in order to assess their suitability for work. Failure to disclose a spent conviction that is not regarded as “protected” will be considered proper grounds for that person to be refused employment or engagement.

Please ensure that any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not “protected” as defined by the Rehabilitation Of Offenders Act 1974, Exemptions Order 1975 ( As amended in 2013) are disclosed on the application form. Any spent convictions that are not regarded as “protected” should be sent under separate confidential cover, addressed to the HR Officer.

A copy of Lifeworks policy on The Recruitment of Ex-Offenders can be made available to all applicants upon request

Completing the application form

You may complete the form either by hand or electronically. In completing the application please use the official name which you are known by. There is a space on the application form if you prefer to be known by a different name, ie shortened names, second names.

Where we have asked for addresses, postal codes, telephone numbers and emails please do your best to provide these, it will help avoid delays.

Where supplying referees it is courteous to ask permission of this person first, it will also help to avoid references not being returned. We do understand that in the case of a current employer you may not wish to do so unless you are offered the post. Lifeworks will not take up references prior to the job offer being accepted It is important when providing ex employers as referees that you direct us appropriately to either you line manager or HR department.

SESAME SHIFT PATTERNS

Day Shifts08.00 – 20.00

08.00 – 14.00

10.00 – 22.00

12.30 – 22.00

Night Waking22.00 – 08.00

SESAME RATES OF PAY

Full time equivalent salary£16640 - £18200

Basic Hourly Rate £8.00 - £8.75

Night Premium£1.89 per hour

JOB PURPOSE

All Care Workers at Sesame are expected to work as a team member with the responsibility to ensure the safety, physical, emotional, social welfare and development of the individuals we care for is maintained and high professional standards are achieved.

Job Description – Senior Care Worker

DIRECT CARE

  1. To participate in creating an enjoyable, comfortable and safe living environment within the aims and objectives of the Home
  2. To deliver high standards of personal care within the boundaries of choice, dignity and respect
  3. To ensure safeguarding issues are pursued
  4. To support & enable the residents to participate in appropriate leisure activities and involvement in the community
  5. In accordance with the Lifeworks philosophy, support the residents in development of, education and training, independence and social skills
  6. To support the residents in all areas of personal care
  7. To support the residents in day to day personal finances, budgeting, and accessing individual entitlements to achieve economic wellbeing
  8. To lead outdoor activities

INDIRECT CARE

  1. To maintain written records and reports of the young people in accordance with Lifeworks policy
  2. To be involved with the development and implementation of individual care plans and risk assessments
  3. To be involved in the audit of care plans
  4. To be involved in service evaluation

GENERAL

  1. To be an active team player, but also able to work on own initiative
  2. To participate in the support of less experienced staff, as role models of best practice
  3. To participate in internal and external training and development
  4. To attend and participate in staff meetings as required
  5. To attend and participate in staff supervision and appraisals
  6. To monitor and report on compliance of Health & Safety legislation
  7. To participate in the duty rota
  8. To carry out domestic duties as required
  9. To carry out any other duties within the scope and purpose of the post as required by the Home Manager

The job description is not intended to be exhaustive and will be reviewed in conjunction with the service and post holder as required.

The post holder’s duties must at all times be carried out in compliance with the Company’s policies and procedures; in particular the post holder must act in accordance with the Equality & Diversity Policy and the Health & Safety Policy.

The Job Description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The post holder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed by the Home Manager.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will possess the qualifications, skills and personal qualities detailed below:

  • Trained in safe holding techniques
  • Safeguarding Foundation Course
  • Diploma Level 2 or equivalent in Health & Social Care, or substantial experience
  • Basic Food Hygiene
  • First Aid at Work
  • Fire Safety
  • Basic Health & Safety at Work
  • Epilepsy training
  • Good general education
  • Substantial, relevant experience of working with people with learning disabilities and complex needs.
  • Minimum 2 years experience of working within a residential setting.
  • Experience in leading activities.
  • Competent in basic areas of ICT
  • Ability to carry out good written communications and maintain records
  • Knowledge of and ability to implement care plans.
  • Open to professional development
  • Open to new ideas and development
  • A confident, empathic, caring and friendly manner
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to carry out duties in a professional manner
  • Flexible approach.
  • Good all round team player.
  • Willingness to support and promote the charities wider activities.
  • Are deemed suitable to work with vulnerable people, in-line with current legislation and Lifeworks policy and procedure for ‘Safer Recruiting’.

Job Description – Care Worker

DIRECT CARE

1.To participate in creating an enjoyable, comfortable and safe living environment within the aims and objectives of the Home.

2.To deliver high standards of personal care within the boundaries of choice, dignity and respect.

  1. To ensure safeguarding issues are pursued.
  2. To support & enable the residents to participate in appropriate leisure activities and involvement in the community.

5.To be involved under supervision, in accordance with the Lifeworks philosophy, support the residents in development of, education and training, independence and social skills.

  1. To be involved under supervision, insupporting the residents in all areas of personal care.
  2. To be involved under supervision, insupporting the residents in day to day personal finances, budgeting, and accessing individual entitlements to achieve economic wellbeing.

INDIRECT CARE

1.To maintain written records and reports of the young people in accordance with Lifeworks policy.

2.To be involved under supervision with the development and implementation of individual care plans and risk assessments.

3.To be involved in the audit of care plans.

  1. To be involved in service evaluation.

GENERAL

  1. To be an active team player, but also able to work on own initiative.
  2. To participate in the support of less experienced staff, as role models of best practice.

3.To participate in internal and external training and development.

4.To attend and participate in staff meetings as required.

5.To attend and participate in staff supervision and appraisals.

  1. To monitor and report on compliance of Health & Safety legislation.

7.To participate in the duty rota.

  1. To carry out domestic duties as required.

9.To carry out any other duties within the scope and purpose of the post as required by the Home Manager and Deputy Home Manager.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will possess the qualifications, skills and personal qualities detailed below:

  • Good general education
  • Previous relevant experience of working with people with learning disabilities and complex needs.
  • Competent in basic areas of ICT
  • Ability to carry out good written communications and maintain records
  • Knowledge of and ability to implement care plans.
  • Open to professional development
  • Open to new ideas and development
  • A confident, empathic, caring and friendly manner
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to carry out duties in a professional manner
  • Flexible approach.
  • Good all round team player.
  • Willingness to support and promote the charities wider activities.
  • Are deemed suitable to work with vulnerable people, in-line with current legislation and Lifeworks policy and procedure for ‘Safer Recruiting’.

Training in the following will be an advantage

  • Safe holding techniques
  • Safeguarding Foundation Course
  • Diploma Level 2 in Health & Social Care
  • Basic Food Hygiene
  • First Aid at Work
  • Fire Safety
  • Basic Health & Safety at Work
  • Epilepsy training

The job description is not intended to be exhaustive and will be reviewed in conjunction with the service and post holder as required.

The post holder’s duties must at all times be carried out in compliance with the Company’s policies and procedures; in particular the post holder must act in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Policy and the Health & Safety Policy.

The Job Description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The post holder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed by the Home Manager.

Please return your completed application to: Andrew Johns, HR Administrator, Lifeworks Charity Limited, Blacklers, Park Road, Dartington Hall Estate, Totnes, Devon TQ9 6EQ or email to . If you have any queries regarding your application please contact us on 01803 864834

Unfortunately we are unable to reply to every application. If you haven’t heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Please type or complete clearly in black ink, continuing on separate sheets where necessary:

Position applied for:
How did you find out about this vacancy (include date):
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1. Personal details
Surname: / Forename(s):
Preferred Name: / Contact telephone numbers:
Home:
Mobile:
Work:
Title: Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss/Dr/Other (please specify):
Address:
Postcode: / Email address:
Our preferred method of contact is via e-mail. If this is not convenient to you please advise us of the best way in which we may contact you:
2. Further details
Do you hold a full driving licence? Yes / No
(only answer if driving is a requirement of the role) / Current licence number:
Details of any endorsements:
National insurance number: / Notice period:
Please specify any dates on which you would not be available for interview if shortlisted (e.g. holidays etc.): / If offered this position, would you continue to work in any other capacity (if so, please specify):
Please indicate if you have a disability which may require assistance from us during the recruitment process so we can provide reasonable adjustments where necessary:
3. Qualifications and training (please note that evidence of qualifications may be required)
Name and Address of Establishment/School/
College attended / Dates / Courses/Subject studied and Qualification(s) and level gained / Grade
From
month and year / To
month and year

Details of any other relevant learning and development(e.g. short courses, workplace training, computer skills etc.) Please include dates:

Professional/technical membership

Name of professional / technical body / Level of membership
4. Employment History
Current or most recent employer
Employer name and address: / Nature of business:
Job title:
Dates employed: / Salary:
Reason for leaving/seeking new position:
Key duties and responsibilities:
Previous employment - please list all employment history since leaving secondary education, start with the most recent (including any unpaid or voluntary work. Continue on a separate sheet if necessary)
Employer name and address and nature of business / Job title and brief outline of responsibilities / Dates
Month and Year / Starting/
leaving salary / Reason for leaving
From / To

Please give details of any gaps in your employment history:

5. Supporting statement
Please detail how your skills, knowledge, experience and achievements match the requirements for this position (you may continue on no more than 1 side of A4):
6. References
Please give the name and contact details of two referees; these must be your current or most recent employer/s. Referees must know you in a professional capacity, not as relatives or friends. We reserve the right to take up references from any previous employer.
If you have not been employed recently or have been in full time education, a reference from your course tutor or a personal referee may be acceptable.
Please note that any offer of employment is subject to references satisfactory to us.
1st Referee name: / 2nd Referee name:
Relationship/position held: / Relationship/position held:
Company name and address: / Company name and address:
Contact number: / Contact number:
Email address: / Email address:
I agree to this reference being taken up before an offer of employment being made: Yes / No / I agree to this reference being taken up before an offer of employment being made: Yes / No
7. Additional information
Right to work
In accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we are required to ensure that only those legally entitled to live and work in the UK are offered employment. To comply with the act, if you are asked to attend an interview, you will be required to bring evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK:
Are you legally eligible for employment in the UK: Yes / No
Do require a work permit to work in the UK: Yes / No
Requirements under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
As this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 both spent and unspent convictions must be declared.
Details of any unspent convictions, cautions, pending court cases or current police investigations, or spent convictions that are not regarded as ‘protected’, should be attached to this application in a sealed envelope addressed to Human Resources. Failure to disclose this information could result in withdrawal of offer or dismissal if you are appointed.
Do you have any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings either ‘unspent’ or ‘spent’ and are not ‘protected’as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974: Yes / No
Lifeworks Charity Limitedaims to promote equality of opportunity and only relevant convictions will be taken into account. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from employment withLifeworks Charity Limited.
Existing contractual terms
Are you subject to any contractual post termination restrictions or ‘restrictive covenant’ clauses? Yes / No
If yes please give further information
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Previous Employment with Lifeworks
Have you worked for Lifeworks before in any capacity, including agency work? Yes/No
If yes, please give details of the reason for leaving:
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Data protection
I consent to my data being held and processed by Lifeworks Charity Limited and its agents in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998:
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Applicant declaration
I confirm that the information given in this application is, to the best of my knowledge; true complete and accurate. I understand that if any information is found to be untrue, misleading or inaccurate, this may lead to withdrawal of offer or dismissal without notice.
I consent to Lifeworks using and keeping information I have provided on this application or elsewhere, as part of the recruitment process and/or personal information supplied by third parties such as referees, relating to my application or future employment. I understand that the information provided will be used to make a decision regarding my suitability for employment and if successful, the information will be used to form my personnel record and will be retained for the duration of my employment. If I am not successful, I understand that Lifeworks will retain the form for a period no longer than 12 months and that Lifeworks may use it to contact me in the event of there being any other vacancies for which I may be suitable.
Signature: ...... Date: ......

Please note that the following sections will be separated from the main application and will not form any part of the decision making process (if this form is being supplied as part of a recruitment process)