Henshaws College, Harrogate
Closing date: Wednesday, 26th Jan 2022Salary £9.65 per hour (Over-time paid at £10.65 per hour)Hours 12-10pm/4-10pm- Full & Part time hours availableWeeks 38 (Term time only)Annual Leave 25 days plus 10 days bank holiday (pro-rata for part-time/term time)Contract PermanentLocation HarrogateDBS Enhanced with child barring
We would love to hear from you with or without care experience – We have a full training Induction programme which includes shadowing our experienced Care team, completing all relevant training and the Care certificate.
No travelling between clients
No Uniform
Parking on site
What is Care Work?
It’s nothing like the adverts … ‘Making cups of tea’, ‘Stroking hands’, sadness’…
Here at Henshaws it’s about ‘FUN’, ‘LIFE’ and ‘LIVING!’
Our 16-24 year old students have an amazing social life away from their day to day commitment to our education programme! All they need is your help to make it happen!
Is Care a Career?
In one word “YES!”
Many of our Care Support Workers go on to become Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Educators, Instructors, Job Coaches, College Principal and it all starts with ….. CARE!
Is Care a ‘Skilled’ job?
YES YES YES!
Care is a highly skilled vocation, you are fundamental support to help a person live a full, happy, inspiring life! You look after medication needs, personal health needs that makes a person feel dignified. You are a sounding board, a role model, a life giver!
Henshaws was open through COVID we kept all staff and students safe throughout the pandemic and this was recognised by the NHS Inspector as an example to other SEN Colleges.
If you share our values and want to be part of an amazing skilled care team please read the Job description and person specification to gain a full understanding of the role and apply by uploading your cv or by completing a quick application form. If you want to call us for a chat 01423 814510 we would love to hear from you!
At Henshaws we understand that a work life balance is central to all of our happiness and wellbeing. Supporting positive mental health is key to our ethos and we are proud to be certified as a ‘Mindful employer’ putting the emotional wellbeing of our staff and students central to our activities. Our staff support our students, Art makers and clients but also we are proud to support each other!
Henshaws aims to employ a diverse workforce and is committed to equality of employment and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. This role may require an enhanced DBS check, please refer to the job description for further details.
