Careers
Care Opportunities usually advertises positions online or in the local newspapers. We aim to help all our staff develop their abilities, so they will have the chance to progress at work and increase their personal knowledge and expertise. We offer opportunities to apply for promotion at work, and we recruit annually for an Assistant Psychologist. We are always happy to hear from anyone who is genuinely interested in our work, either experienced or otherwise, and employ psychology graduates who can gain relevant experience towards a career in clinical psychology.
We provide excellent training to all our employees, including training on clinical topics and Qualification Credit Frameworks (QCFs – previously NVQs).
Our current vacancies:
Support Worker
No formal qualifications required as training will be given.
In accordance with National Minimum Standards and The White Paper Valuing People, the staff member will endeavour to contribute and participate in providing quality care and life experiences to the service user based upon the six basic values of privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights and fulfilment. To Provide service users with practical assistance, advice, advocacy and support in order that they can develop their skills and work toward maximising their independence and enjoy their lives.
Team Leader
QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care minimum
The job holder will coordinate and manage the running of the home in the absence of the Manager, ensuring that all staff members contribute to and participate in providing quality care and life experiences to the service users. This position calls for a flexible approach and will involve assisting the Line Manager to develop innovative and effective practice relating to team building, service user involvement, key working and outcome monitoring as set out in the CQC standards.
Shift Leader
QCF Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care minimum
This position calls for a flexible approach and will involve assisting the Line Manager to develop innovative and effective practice relating to team building, service user involvement, key working and outcome monitoring as set out in the CQC standards.