Hampshire County Council • Totton, Southampton
About this role
At Jacob’s Lodge Respite Unit, we provide respite services for adults with learning disabilities. Joining our supportive team as a General Assistant, you’ll play an essential role in the everyday running of our service. You’ll assist with domestic and laundry duties while building positive connections with our residents. Your dedication, compassion, and commitment to the highest standards will enhance the quality of life and wellbeing of those who need our support.
What you’ll do
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Cleaning
Maintain cleanliness in communal areas, toilets, facilities and offices, to ensure they are clean and welcoming.
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Laundry duties
Carry out laundry tasks with full training provided.
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Build relationships
You’ll establish positive connections with service users, their families, and your colleagues, whilst sharing our commitment to creating an inclusive culture.
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Infection control and store replenishment
Complete such tasks alongside our maintenance supervisor.
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Maintain paperwork
Assist with daily audit paperwork
What we’re looking for
No experience necessary – we provide all the training you need to be a General Assistant. What’s most important to us is that you have the right values, skills and motivations to ensure that our service users enjoy a safe, comfortable environment and receive the support they need.
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Commitment to excellence
Carry out all tasks to the highest possible standard.
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Passion and dedication
A genuine desire to help others and make a positive difference.
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Empathy and compassion
Understand and share the feelings of others to build trust and provide support.
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Respect and patience
Each of our service users is unique. Treat everyone with dignity and respect, and adapt to their individual needs calmly, even in challenging situations.
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Good communication
Clear and effective communication to engage with our service users, including those with specific communication needs, as well as their families and your colleagues.
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Self-motivation and adaptability
Able to work effectively with minimal supervision, remain resilient under pressure, and adapt positively to changing situations and demands.
We would love to hear from you about your experience and transferable skills. If you would like to arrange an informal chat to discuss the role and what you can bring to the team, please contact us using the details below.
Why join us?
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Rewarding work
Make a positive difference in our service users’ lives, knowing that your efforts can create a lasting impact and enhance their quality of life.
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Training
We provide a full, in-depth and supportive induction programme along with continuous training and development.
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Supportive environment
Work within an inclusive, friendly, and collaborative team who take pride in their work and value and support each other.
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Ongoing development opportunities
We invest in your future, offering you the chance to enhance your skills and advance your career in the care sector.
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Employee support
Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
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Competitive benefits package
Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Please note
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.
Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.
To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.