COMMUNITY CARE WORKER

Crisis Support Service

North & South Sefton Localities

£22,656 per annum (£12.07 per hour)

36 hours per week

We are looking for a caring and self-motivated individual who has a passion for caring for others to join our highly reputable Crisis Support service.

New Directions is a leading provider of adult social care services within the borough of Sefton and wholly owned by Sefton MBC. We work in partnership with several other providers, including the NHS.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and successful Company. We provide high quality, local services to those who need it most in our community. The people we support are at the heart of everything we do. We promote independent living, encouraging and supporting individuals to fulfil their aspirations.

We are currently expanding our Crisis Support team due to the success of the service after it was initially piloted over the past year. We have full-time vacancies available in North and South Sefton.

If you drive, have your own vehicle and enjoy working in the community to support people to leave hospital in the knowledge that they can count on your support, this is the job for you.

When working in our team you will come across individuals from all walks of life, with diverse needs. You will learn new skills and be given an opportunity to gain a recognised qualification. We are looking for people who have a friendly, confident approach and when needed can work under pressure.

We pride ourselves on supporting individuals who have been discharged from hospital or may have had a change in circumstances. Our main aim to respond quickly and effectively to the needs of the local community.

The role requires you to support individuals in line with an agreed care programme to achieve their goals. This includes a range of activities, such as: personal care, assisting with medication and mobility/ exercise programmes.

The benefits on joining our team are as follows:

· Permanent contracted hours

· Paid, high quality training, and Induction programme

· Pension with company contribution

· Company holiday pay (up to 33 days per year, after qualifying period)

· Free uniform

· Free smart phone (business use only)

· Paid travelling time between calls and car mileage paid at 59p per mile

· Free DBS check

· Ongoing support from a dedicated manager

· Career progression opportunities: including Diploma Level 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care

You will be required to work, day, evening and weekend shifts. Working in the community you will need to be able to drive with access to your own vehicle.

An Enhanced DBS check is required.

Our core values:

Ø Big Hearted: we are proud of the quality of care, empathy and kindness we offer to the people we support and each other

Ø Count on Us: we act in a way that you can rely on us to be able to meet the needs of the people we support and each other

Ø Together as One: we take pride in working as a team to deliver a very person-centred service

Ø People Focused: we recognise the importance of transparency, trust, recognition and development of our workforce.

For more information regarding the above job role contact Lorna Irving, Registered Service Manager on 0151 347 7834.  

Closing date: Ongoing

SUPPORT WORKER x4

Aintree Lane, Aintree

2 x 22.5 hours per week

2 x 21.75 hours per week

£20,714 – £23,379 pro rata (pay award pending)

Sefton’s leading care provider, New Directions, is now recruiting for a Support Worker in Aintree Lane, Aintree. We currently employ around 450 staff across the business who pride themselves on delivering high quality social care and support to vulnerable groups within the Sefton area.

Aintree Lane is a four-bedded respite service offering a short-stay facility and 24-hour care for adults with learning disabilities who may also have physical and sensory disabilities.

We aim to provide people we support with the opportunity to get out, pursue their interests and develop confidence, choice and independence whilst also ensuring safe and responsive support.

The successful candidate will contribute to meeting the assessed care needs of the people we support in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence, demonstrating a sensitive, understanding, and patient approach.

There is a requirement to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays in accordance with a planned rota.

Experience of working with vulnerable people in residential based settings is essential.  A Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent is also essential.

An Enhanced DBS Check is required.

Benefits

• Competitive rate of pay
• Company holiday pay – up to 35 days (pro rata) after qualifying period
• Paid DBS check
• Occupational sick pay
• Pension with company contribution
• Paid training and induction

Our core values:

• Big Hearted: we say that we are proud of the quality of care, empathy and kindness we offer to the people we support and each other;
• Count on Us: we act in a way that you can rely on us to be able to meet the needs of the people we support and each other;
• Together as One: we say that we take pride in working as a team to deliver a very person-centred service; &
• People Focused: we recognise the importance of transparency, trust, recognition and development within our workforce.

For more information regarding the above job roles contact Elizabeth Robinson, acting Registered Service Manager on 0151 531 9595

REABLEMENT WORKERS

£12.07 per hour / £15,733 per annum (pay award pending)

25 hours per week

We are looking for caring and self-motivated individuals who have a passion for improving people’s lives to join our highly reputable Reablement service. This service has been running in Sefton for a number of years and is highly reputable within the Sefton community; we support and work in partnership with the NHS and Sefton Council directly, to enable people to live independently at home for longer.

Being a Reablement Health Care Worker is so much more rewarding than you think. In this role, you aren’t taking care of people in a healthcare setting – you are helping them to manage their own personal care within their own homes. By focussing on abilities and outcomes, you are assisting them to improve their long-term independence.

The role means you will be supporting individuals who have been discharged from hospital or may have had an illness, crisis, fall at home or change in circumstances in relation to themselves or their carers. Our main aim is to help individuals gain confidence by working alongside them and sharing in their pride as they achieve goals and gain independence.

Joining our team means you will come across individuals from all walks of life, with diverse needs. You will learn new skills and be given an opportunity to gain a recognised qualification. We are looking for people who have a friendly, confident approach and when needed can work under pressure. A driver with own vehicle is essential.

As Sefton’s leading care provider, we currently employ around 400+ staff across the business who pride themselves on delivering high quality social care and support to vulnerable groups within the Sefton area.

An Enhanced DBS Check is required.

For more information regarding the above role contact Lorna Irving, Registered Service Manager on 0151
347 7834.

CARE WORKER

North Hub, Southport

£10.65 per hour (pay award pending)

36 hours per week

Sefton’s leading care provider, New Directions, is now recruiting for a Care Worker in Chase Heys, Southport. We currently employ around 350 dedicated staff who pride themselves on delivering high quality social care and support to vulnerable adults within the Sefton area.

Based in Southport, our North Hub is a day activity hub for adults who have additional support needs due to learning and/or physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder and people who require age related support.

The successful candidate will provide a programme of personal and social care, according to a Care Plan, specific to each individual service user. Care duties will include personal care, dietary care and a range of community based daily living tasks and therapeutic activities. You will also work with service users, carrying out all aspects of their Care Plan to achieve agreed outcomes.

Experience of working with vulnerable people within a care environment is advantageous, but not essential.  A Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent is also desirable.

An enhanced DBS check is required.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Up to 33 days leave

Paid DBS check

Occupational sick pay

Pension with company contribution

Paid training and induction

Ongoing support from a dedicated manager

Our core values:

• Big Hearted: we say that we are proud of the quality of care, empathy and kindness we offer to the people we support and each other;
• Count on Us: we act in a way that you can rely on us to be able to meet the needs of the people we support and each other;
• Together as One: we say that we take pride in working as a team to deliver a very person-centred service; &
• People Focused: we recognise the importance of transparency, trust, recognition and development within our workforce.

Closing Date: 24th August 2023

Please email a completed application form to recruitment@ndirections.org or apply via the quick link below

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Chase Heys

30 hours per week

£20,002 per annum

Sefton’s leading care provider, New Directions, is now recruiting an Administrative Assistant in our Chase Heys service in Southport. We currently employ around 350 staff across the business who pride themselves on delivering high-quality social care and support to vulnerable groups within the Sefton area.

Chase Heys in Southport offers a bed-based enabling and Intermediate Care Service supporting discharges from Southport and Formby District General Hospital.

They are located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in leafy surroundings in Churchtown, just north of the town centre. The service is a purpose-built 30-bed unit with a team of more than 40 care staff

The successful candidate will provide a range of administrative and IT functions to support the

operations at Chase Heys. You will be required to manage incoming calls, ensuring these are effectively communicated to the relevant parties and also to provide an efficient reception

service.

Experience working in an office environment, carrying out a wide range of administrative and IT functions is essential. A Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent is desirable.

A Standard DBS Check is required for this post.

Benefits

· High-quality training and Induction programme

· Pension with company contribution

· Annual leave: up to 28 days per year, after the qualifying period, plus bank holidays

· Ongoing support from a dedicated manager

· Career progression opportunities

· Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured with access to free counselling and other benefits

· Discounted gym membership

· Medicash: exclusive corporate-rated healthcare cash plan scheme

· Blue Light Card with discounts across a range of suppliers and outlets

· Up to 12 months of occupational sick pay (after the qualifying period)

· Refer a friend scheme

Our core values:

Ø Big Hearted: We say that we are proud of the quality of care, empathy and kindness we offer to the people we support and each other

Ø Count on Us: we act in a way that you can rely on us to be able to meet the needs of the people we support and each other

Ø Together as One: We say that we take pride in working as a team to deliver a very person-centred service

Ø People Focused: We recognise the importance of transparency, trust, recognition and development within our workforce.

For more information regarding the above job role contact Nicky Maguire, Service Manager on 01704 214279.

To view the full job description and person specification, visit our Job Opportunities page via the following link: https://ndirections.co.uk/vacancies/ Alternatively, you can contact the HR team on 0151 705 0300 for details to be sent out via email.

TRUSTED ASSESSOR – (12-month fixed term contract)

Magdalen Square, Netherton

36 hours per week

£26,525 – 29,085 per annum

Sefton’s leading care provider, New Directions, is now recruiting a Trusted Assessor based in Netherton. This is an exciting time to join a new team that will enhance the well-established Reablement service.

The post holder will contribute to the day-to-day management of the Crisis Support service by working as an integrated member of the multi-disciplinary team in the community, usually in service users’ homes. Promote independence and choice for service users either by directly helping them to work towards their outcome-focused goals as set out in their support plan or through the coordination and supervision of a team of Crisis Support Workers to deliver a high-quality service.

Using person-centred approaches work closely with service users, carers and other professionals to meet the individuals’ needs, improving discharge and transfer from the hospital and helping to reduce avoidable admissions/ readmissions to hospital or residential care.

The post holder is required to participate in a 5/7 rota to cover the duty phone during evenings and weekends. The post holder will also provide support to the Reablement and Domiciliary Care teams during busy periods. Must be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the post.

We pride ourselves on supporting individuals who have been discharged from hospital or may have had a change in circumstances in relation to themselves or their carers. Our main aim to respond quickly and effectively to the needs of the local community.

An enhanced DBS check is required.

The benefits of joining our team are as follows:

· High-quality training and Induction programme

· Pension with company contribution

· Annual leave: up to 28 days per year, after the qualifying period, plus bank holidays

· Ongoing support from a dedicated manager

· Career progression opportunities

· Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured with access to free counselling and other benefits

· Discounted gym membership

· Medicash: exclusive corporate-rated healthcare cash plan scheme

· Blue Light Card with discounts across a range of suppliers and outlets

· Up to 12 months of occupational sick pay (after the qualifying period)

· Refer a friend scheme

Our core values:

Ø Big Hearted: we say that we are proud of the quality of care, empathy and kindness we offer to the people we support and each other

Ø Count on Us: we act in a way that you can rely on us to be able to meet the needs of the people we support and each other

Ø Together as One: we say that we take pride in working as a team to deliver a very person-centred service

Ø People Focused: we recognise the importance of transparency, trust, recognition and development within our workforce.

SUPPORT WORKER

Poplars, Southport

23.25 hours per week

£20,714 – £23,379 pro rata (Pay Award Pending)

Sefton’s leading care provider, New Directions, is now recruiting for a Support Worker in Poplars, Southport. We currently employ around 350 dedicated staff who pride themselves on delivering high-quality social care and support to vulnerable adults within the Sefton area.

Poplars provides a high-quality short break service for people with learning disabilities and additional complex needs which operates 24/7 care all year round.

We aim to provide people we support with the opportunity to get out, pursue their interests and develop confidence, choice and independence whilst also ensuring safe and responsive support.

The successful candidate will contribute to meeting the assessed care needs of the people we support in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence, demonstrating a sensitive, understanding, and patient approach.

There is a requirement to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays in accordance with a planned rota. Therefore the post-holder must be flexible.

Experience in working with vulnerable people in community or residential-based settings is essential.

A Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 2 or equivalent is essential.

An enhanced DBS check is required.

Benefits

· High-quality training and Induction programme

· Pension with company contribution

· Annual leave: up to 28 days per year, after the qualifying period, plus bank holidays

· Ongoing support from a dedicated manager

· Career progression opportunities

· Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured with access to free counselling and other benefits

· Discounted gym membership

· Medicash: exclusive corporate-rated healthcare cash plan scheme

· Blue Light Card with discounts across a range of suppliers and outlets

· Up to 12 months of occupational sick pay (after the qualifying period)

· Refer a friend scheme

Our core values:

Ø Big Hearted: We say that we are proud of the quality of care, empathy and kindness we offer to the people we support and each other;

Ø Count on Us: We act in a way that you can rely on us to be able to meet the needs of the people we support and each other;

Ø Together as One: We say that we take pride in working as a team to deliver a very person-centred service; &

Ø People Focused: We recognise the importance of transparency, trust, recognition and development within our workforce.

For more information regarding the above job role contact Victoria McTaggart, Service Manager on 01704 535118

To view the full job description and person specification, visit our Job Opportunities page via the following link:

https://ndirections.co.uk/vacancies. Alternatively, you can contact the HR team on 0151 705 0300 for details to be sent out via email or post.

2x SUPPORT WORKER

North Hub, Southport

28.8 hours per week

£20,714 – £23,379 pro rata (pay award pending)

Sefton’s leading care provider, New Directions, is now recruiting for a Support Worker in North Hub, Southport. We currently employ around 350 staff across the business who pride themselves on delivering high-quality social care and support to vulnerable groups within the Sefton area.

The North Hub is a large day service that provides quality care and support for adults who have learning, physical disabilities, autism or associated mental health conditions. The Hub has another satellite site within the locality where service users participate in horticulture activities.

The successful candidate will participate in the day-to-day delivery of a range of services for people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism or associated mental health conditions; working with service users in a person-centred way to promote greater choice, skill development, independence and inclusion. The post holder will work in a variety of community-based settings, including day service activities.

There is a requirement to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays in accordance with a planned rota.

Experience in working with vulnerable people in residential-based settings is essential. A Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent is also essential.

An Enhanced DBS Check is required.

Benefits

· High-quality training and Induction programme

· Pension with company contribution

· Annual leave: up to 28 days per year, after the qualifying period, plus bank holidays

· Ongoing support from a dedicated manager

· Career progression opportunities

· Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured with access to free counselling and other benefits

· Discounted gym membership

· Medicash: exclusive corporate-rated healthcare cash plan scheme

· Blue Light Card with discounts across a range of suppliers and outlets

· Up to 12 months of occupational sick pay (after the qualifying period)

· Refer a friend scheme

Our core values:

Ø Big Hearted: We say that we are proud of the quality of care, empathy and kindness we offer to the people we support and each other.

Ø Count on Us: We act in a way that you can rely on us to be able to meet the needs of the people we support and each other.

Ø Together as One: We say that we take pride in working as a team to deliver a very person-centred service; &

Ø People Focused: We recognise the importance of transparency, trust, recognition and development within our workforce.

For more information regarding the above job role contact Paula Scott, Service Manager on 01704 829480

To view the full job description and person specification, visit our Job Opportunities page via the following link: https://ndirections.co.uk/vacancies. Alternatively, you can contact the HR team on 0151 705 0300 for details to be sent out via email or post.

Join New Directions Today

If you have a passion for people and want to make a positive impact on people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

Please upload either a completed application form or your full CV via the quick link below. 

A cover letter is welcome but not required unless otherwise specified.

Are you looking for a care role with a difference?

ALL SERVICES – RELIEF WORKERS
Location: All Sefton Areas

Hourly rate dependent upon job role
If you wish to be included on our relief bank to work on an ad hoc basis to cover for sickness or annual leave
in any of our services, then contact the HR Team on 0151 705 0300 who will take details regarding your
availability and where you are able to provide cover, based on your skills and experience.

An Enhanced DBS Check is required.

Please email a completed application form to recruitment@ndirections.org or apply via the quick link below

Please send all applications to recruitment@ndirections.org

As a quality employer, we offer the following benefits:

• Generous relocation package
• Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured with access to free counselling and other benefits
• Discounted gym membership
• High quality training and Induction programme
• Pension with company contribution
• Annual leave: up to 28 days per year, after qualifying period, plus bank holidays
• Free laptop, smart phone and DBS check
• Ongoing support from a dedicated manager
• Career progression opportunities
• Medicash: exclusive corporate-rated healthcare cash plan scheme
• Blue Light Card with discounts across a range of suppliers and outlets
• Up to 12 months occupational sick pay (after qualifying period)
• Refer a friend scheme