Job Shop vacancies

11 April 2024

The Job Shop offers a safe and welcoming environment for those requiring support to find their next positive destination, whether that be employment, education or training.

General vacancy enquiries can be emailed to jobshop@coventry.gov.uk. A Job Coach will get back to you within one working day to discuss further vacancy details and help you to apply.

Please contact us by:

Email: jobshop@coventry.gov.uk
Phone: 024 7678 5740

72446: Children and young persons support worker

Salary: £12.00 Per hour 
Hours: Full time 
Location: Across Coventry

Vacancy details: 
Are you a warm, personable, and caring individual who can empower, support and care for children and young people with a learning disability? 
Do you have passion for what you do, are a good communicator and have good problem-solver?
Midland Mencap is looking to recruit support workers to provide social and recreational activities across Coventry for children and young people with complex needs. 

• To provide a person-centred approach when providing activities and support for children and young people with complex needs.
• To take the lead for specific tasks as designated by the coordinator.
• To mentor and support new staff during their probationary period.
• To undertake training and take responsibility for children/young person who require tube feeding or emergency medication.
• Ensure that all information for a designated group of children is kept up to date including “All About Me’s” protocols and risk assessments
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people by proactively managing safeguarding principles and practises.

72373: Care Coordinator 

Salary: £24,500 per annum
Hours: Full time 37 hours 
Location: Coventry CV1 

Vacancy details: 

• To provide support to Care Support Workers and to organise all aspects of Care Support Worker’s Rotas  
• Understand the importance of confidentiality
• Educated to GCSE standard or above and must be numerate and literate.
• Other languages are an advantage.
• Experience of providing care.
• Experience in working on rotas Skills and abilities
• Ability to get on well with people and be able to communicate at all levels.
• Good knowledge of community care issues.
• Sound knowledge of health and safety.
• Understanding the needs of carers.
• Willingness to undertake training courses.
• Self-motivated.
• Proven ability to learn new software packages. 
• 65864 - Care Assistant (Domiciliary)

65864 - Care Assistant (Domiciliary)

Salary: £10.42 - £22.00 per hour
Hours: Full-Time
Location: Coventry

Vacancy Details: 

• As a Care Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing essential support and assistance to individuals who require help with daily activities, personal care, and overall well-being.
• You will work in their private homes, ensuring that clients' physical and emotional needs are met with compassion and professionalism.
• Essential: Driving Licence and Access to Own Car
• Desired: Care certificate or NVQ Level 2 in Adult Social Care preferrable but not necessary as we provide the training.
• Prior experience as a caregiver, nursing assistant, or related role preferred.
• Empathy, patience, and strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain confidentiality.
• Physical fitness and the ability to assist with lifting, transferring, and supporting clients with mobility challenges.
• Knowledge of basic first aid and CPR procedures preferred but not necessary as we provide the training.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Valid background check and health clearance.

71732: Care Giver

Salary: £12.30 per hour
Hours: Shift Work
Location: Coventry CV3

Vacancy Details: 

• To provide care in in accordance with current best practice, according to policy and procedures, agreed standards, legislative requirements, relevant regulations under the direction of the Manager, and within the financial plans agreed from time-to-time.
• To maintain care skills at a current level, and undertake such training and development as may from time-to-time be required to maintain that currency of practice.
• To always put the best interest of the clients first; and act with empathy and comparison at all times.  
• Assist the development of the philosophy, goals and objectives for the caring functions.
• Attend to all care related functions of the clients in accordance with their Person Centred Care Plan.
• To interact with the clients in an appropriate manner, whilst always maintaining their safety, privacy, and dignity.
• Implement action to meet and maintain caring standards.
• To support clients in all aspects of daily living, including personal care, hygiene, dressing feeding, etc whilst them to maintain their optimum level of independence.
• Always follow appropriate regulations as stipulated by relevant organisations, such as the Care Quality Commission's Fundamental Standards, the Health & Safety Executive etc Participate in the development, evaluation and review of Person Centred Care Plans.
• Participate in the development of relevant policies, particularly those pertaining to the caring function.
• Ensure the clients rights are protected.
• Develop effective working relationships with the other employees within Visiting Angels.
• Support an open, positive and inclusive organisation culture.
• Work to establish effective employer-employees relationships.
• Minimise legal risks by adhering to all relevant legislations, regulations requirements and best practice guidance.
• Assist in the Implementation of caring policies and procedures.
• Assist in the maintenance of the standards as required by legislation related to the registration of Visiting Angels.
• Work in a cost effective manner, with an awareness of budgetary constraints.
• Assist in solving day-to-day problematic issues which arise.
• Attend Staff meetings as scheduled and as and when required.
• Assist with the orientation and induction of new employees.
• Support a work atmosphere which promotes a high quality of work life.
• Support and maintain a culture of performance and excellence.