 We have an extensive range of opportunities with our primary roles in care, education and life skills development. Our Care Officers are vital to both the success of the people who use our services and to the success of our organisation. Demanding, challenging, yet equally rewarding, as a Care Officer no two days are ever the same.
You don't have to have come from a social care background, or be qualified, to develop a career in care. Many of the skills you will have learned through your life, are transferable to the role of Care Officer. Whether you have raised your own family, helped out in the community, supported elderly relatives, or are simply a caring and understanding person. You just need to have a genuine interest and desire to support and nurture people.
Our ideal Care Officer will…
- Be provided will full training
- Place the needs of others first
- Motivate and empower people – promoting life skills
- Be committed to supporting the needs of others
- Understand and respond to complex medical needs
- Confidently and empathetically deal with challenging situations
- Be patient
- Be keen to progress
- Be a team player – working closely with other professionals
- Want to get involved in every activity (swimming, horse riding, walking…)
- Be flexible to work shifts
Teamwork
As a Care Officer you will be a good team player, as this is a crucial part of the role. You will support the people who use our services to develop skills to help them lead fuller lives, working alongside educational staff, medical and therapy teams.
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