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>> Home Care Assistants - Various Locations

Want to make a difference?

Do you have:
- A commitment to providing a quality service?
- A positive and caring nature?
- Good communication skills?
- Team spirit?

Yes? Then you could be the special person we are looking for to help our dedicated care team.

In return we offer:
- Excellent rates of pay
- Various hours to suit
- Full training including NVQ level 2 in Care
- Holiday pay
- Free uniforms
- Mileage allowance (own transport essential)
- Option to join pension scheme

If you would like to apply or for further information please contact the relevant scheme at which you are interested in working with Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm only):

LONDON
Barnet and Westminster: 0870 19 24345
Burchell Court: 0870 19 24663
Cedar / Cinnamon Court: 0870 19 24196 / 24197
Greenrod Place, Brentford: Number Coming Soon

SOUTH REGION
Belsize Court, Sutton: 0870 19 24673
Foylebank, Portland: 0870 19 24182
Hillside, Bristol: 0870 19 24072
Plymouth, Devon: 0870 19 24455
Southampton, Hamps.: 0870 19 24466
Walstead Court, Crawley: 0870 19 24163

CENTRAL REGION
Bishopfield, Peterborugh: 0870 19 24091
Holm Court, Ipswich: 0870 19 24047
Mere View, Haughley: 0870 19 24083
Paddy Geere, Ipswich: 0870 19 24103
Shearman Court, Haverhill: 0870 19 24017
Solihull, West Midlands: 0870 192 4499
Wolverhampton, West Mids: 0870 192 4488

NORTH REGION
Brookside House, Liverpool: 0870 19 24374
Charles Court, Doncaster: 0870 19 24097
Fountain Court, Gateshead: 0870 19 24665
Lonsdale Court, Penrith: 0870 19 24054
Marigold Court, Gateshead: 0870 19 24632
Priory Court, Gateshead: 0870 19 24044
Spring Bank Court, Blackburn: 0870 19 24652
St Helens / Warrington: 0870 19 24477
Staveley Court, Keighley: 0870 19 24623
Winton Court, Gateshead: 0870 19 24078

Astley Court, Salford: 0870 19 24105
Monica Court, Salford: 0870 19 24104
Mount Carmel, Salford: 0870 19 24106
Ninian Gardens, Salford: 0870 19 24107

Please note we are unable to accept applications through our website.

Housing 21 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Further information for this job:

1. Job Description

Applications can either be returned online or if posted, should be returned to the regional office.

>> Care Co-ordinator - Oldham

As one of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and support services for older people, we deliver independence, choice and control to our clients. Providing cutting-edge care services requires a proactive and experienced administrator with Microsoft Office skills and the ability to ensure compliance with our policies and working procedures.

Someone with a care background, you will have supervisory experience and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Assisting in care-service management will involve marketing of the service to Social Services, dealing with recruitment initiatives and ensuring care plans/assessments are reviewed – therefore you will undoubtedly be organised, confident with a proven ability to motivate others.

Interview date: W/c Monday, 26 May 2008

Further information for this job:

1. Job Description
2. Extra Information

To apply for this job, please download an application form
You can find guidance notes to help you fill in the application form here.

Completed application forms should be emailed to recruitment@housing21.co.uk , or to:

Housing 21
The Triangle
Baring Road
Beaconsfield
Bucks
HP9 2NA

>> Court Manager (Extra Care) - Wirral

SPECIALIST DEMENTIA CARE WITH HOUSING21/DEMENTIA VOICE

Housing 21 is a dynamic not-for-profit organisation committed to improving older people's lives by promoting independence and choice, through good quality care, support and housing.

Cherry Tree House is at the very forefront of Dementia Care practice, and is part of Housing 21’s innovative and creative specialist division Dementia Voice. We have a national reputation for excellence, as well as designing and delivering successful innovative services for people with dementia.

Cherry Tree House is an extra care housing scheme that helps people with dementia aged 55 plus remain independent for as long as possible. It makes use of assistive technology and offers a comfortable and secure environment in which people can socialise and take part in stimulating group activities.

You will manage a team of staff delivering person-centred care, whilst maintaining strong links with families, community resources and social services as well as ensuring that Cherry Tree House complies with Care Standards.

We are looking for first-class all-round management experience, excellent communication skills and experience of managing services for older people with dementia.
You must have an NVQ4 Registered Manager Award, or be willing to undertake training for this qualification.

Further information for this job:

1. Job Description
2. Extra Information

To apply for this job, please download an application form
You can find guidance notes to help you fill in the application form here.

Completed application forms should be emailed to recruitment@housing21.co.uk , or to:

HR Shared Services Department
Housing 21
The Triangle
Baring Road
Beaconsfield
Bucks
HP9 2NA

>> Care Services Manager - South West

For a high achiever with local authority, care or a housing association experience this is the ideal time for you to make a real impact on care service development. An excellent negotiator and communicator with the ability to deal with complex service problems and contract tenders, you will use your knowledge of the regulatory framework to ensure excellence in service provision and manage identified new developments.

An experienced ‘people person’ you will successfully manage Extra Care Court Managers and Home Care Managers. Able to motivate and enthuse others, you will capably deal with performance management issues and drive forward programmes of improved service delivery. Experience in partnership working with Local Authorities and/or PCT’s desirable. IT literate with budget management experience, you will ideally hold a management or professional qualification.

You will be managing the North West region and you will be required to travel extensively for which a mileage allowance is paid.

Interview date: w/c Monday, 26 May 2008

Further information for this job:

1. Job Description
2. Extra Information

To apply for this job, please download an application form
You can find guidance notes to help you fill in the application form here.

Completed application forms should be emailed to recruitment@housing21.co.uk , or to:

Housing 21
The Triangle
Baring Road
Beaconsfield
Bucks
HP9 2NA

>> Day Centre Assistant - Tresham, London

Dementia Voice provides support for older adults with dementia, as well as engaging in dementia related research and training. It is the specialist arm of Housing 21, one of the largest associations in England for providing housing, care and support services for older people.

Tresham Day Centre performs a vital role in this context by providing daily support services to people with dementia. To join them in this valuable work, you won’t necessarily need experience of working with people with dementia. But you will need to have worked with a vulnerable client group and the ability to empathise in a sensitive and constructive manner.

In addition to a full Driving Licence, good communication skills and the ability to integrate well within a Key Worker system, these qualities will enable you to contribute across all aspects of the daily functioning of the centre. You will be expected to liaise with other professionals concerning service user welfare and facilitate case reviews. In return, you stand to profit from an excellent salary, full support from a supervisor and ongoing training.

Interview date: w/c Monday, 26 May 2008

Further information for this job:

1. Job Description
2. Extra Information

To apply for this job, please download an application form
You can find guidance notes to help you fill in the application form here.

Completed application forms should be emailed to recruitment@housing21.co.uk , or to:

Housing 21
The Triangle
Baring Road
Beaconsfield
Bucks
HP9 2NA

>> Court Manager - Kent

Life begins @ 21

Through the homes and accommodation we provide, our residents enjoy independence, choice and control and a real sense of community. No wonder, then, that we’re a national leader in the provision of housing, care and support services for people aged 55 and over.

Our Court Managers are highly valued in a role that is as wide-ranging as it is important. You’ll have your own Court to run, maintenance repairs to co-ordinate and many other services to manage. In essence, you’ll be your own boss, so we’re looking for first-class all-round management, organisational and communication skills. You will also have experience of working with older people.

As well as the satisfaction that comes from giving residents a hand should they need it, you’ll also enjoy a range of benefits including contributory pension scheme, critical illness cover, plus all the training you need to make the most of the far-reaching prospects we can offer you.

To apply, please visit our website or call our 24-hour recruitment line on 0870 192 4567 quoting reference S0063.

Closing date: Thursday, 22nd May 2008
Interview date: w/c Monday 9th June 2008

Further information for this job:

1. Job Description
2. Extra Information

To apply for this job, please download an application form
You can find guidance notes to help you fill in the application form here.

Completed application forms should be emailed to recruitment@housing21.co.uk , or to:

HR/OD Shared Services Team
Housing 21
The Triangle
Baring Road
Beaconsfield
Bucks
HP9 2NA

>> Home Care Assistants, Senior Home Care Assistants, Night Workers - Nantwich

Housing 21 is one of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and support services for older people. Our aims are to deliver independence,choice and control to our many residents by providing personal care and general daily tasks. We are delighted to be working in partnership with Wulvern Housing to provide care and support within the extra care scheme.
Mill House, Nantwich giving us the opportunity to recruit a new care team.

Senior Home Care Assistants-From £7.50 ph + contributory pension + benefits + training
Variable hours including weekends as required
Senior Home Care Assistants provide personal care and practical support to older people living in the scheme and assist the Care Team Leader with various duties such as managing the rota system and allocating work to HCA’s. If you have good communication skills, experience in care and a team player this could be the opportunity for you.

Home Care Assistants From £6.50 ph + contributory pension + benefits + training + NVQ enhancements
Variable hours including weekends as required
Home Care Assistants provide personal care and practical support to older people living in the scheme. If you have good communication skills and experience of caring for others this could be the opportunity you are looking for.

Night Care Staff From £7.00 ph + contributory pension + benefits + training + NVQ enhancements
Duties and requirements are similar to those for Home Care Assistants. All posts include weekend payments and double time for bank holidays

To apply or for more information, please call Jennifer Nolan on 0870 192 4133 or attend the recruitment ‘Open Day’ at Mill House on
the 14th May 2008 10am - 2pm.

To apply for this job, please download an application form
You can find guidance notes to help you fill in the application form here.

Completed application forms should be emailed to recruitment@housing21.co.uk , or to:

Harvest Court
Harvest Lane
MORETON
Wirral
CH46 7UD