We employ over 120 staff across our organisation in a variety of roles, from the staff working directly in our services, Support Workers, Relief Support Workers, Cleaners, Assistant Managers and Managers, to the staff in Finance and Admin Team, Learning and Development Manager, Head of Services, Quality Improvement Manager, HR Manager, Handyperson and the managers working in our Charity Shops.
Our staff are important to us – we couldn’t do what we do without them and as employer we want to provide a work environment in which staff feel safe, valued, involved, empowered and enjoy coming to work each day.
We want to enable our staff to deliver the highest standard of care and support them in their learning and development. There are also opportunities for career development and progression.
Our services – our staff work within safe, comfortable and homely environments supporting our service users with all aspects of their daily lives. This includes personal care, administering medication, help with everyday living tasks such as shopping, cooking and cleaning.
We pride ourselves in providing homely and welcoming services with excellent resources which include activity rooms, snoezelen rooms, adapted bathrooms, shower rooms and specialised equipment. All of our services have a wheelchair accessible vehicle and we provide minibus training for staff.
In our respite services we aim to provide safe, fun, high quality respite breaks for children and adults with learning disabilities. . As well as supporting individuals with all aspects of daily living such as personal care, medication and meal preparation our respite users like to make the most out of their respite visits so you will also support them to participate in a variety of outings and activities, both within the respite service and out with. These may include trips to the local shops, going out for a meal or a coffee, visits to the local pub, arts and crafts, baking, bowling, going to the cinema or theatre or an outing to the beach for an ice cream to name but a few!
In our permanent care services, we provide high quality personalised care and support to all of our residents enabling them to live happy, healthy lives and supporting them to achieve the outcomes they wish to achieve. These may include planning and going on holiday, being involved in the local community and being supported to maintain friendships, hobbies and interests. Our residents also need support with all aspects of daily living, which includes support with personal care, medication, shopping, cooking and cleaning and attending appointments.
We value our staff and offer excellent rates of pay as well as competitive terms and conditions. Our rewards package for staff includes: * excellent hourly rates / salaries with increments paid based on qualifications * comprehensive induction and training programmes * career development opportunities * opportunities to pursue on the job qualifications * auto-enrolment pension scheme (NEST) * annual leave which increases after 5 years of service * Employee Assistance Programme (provided via Medicash) * company sick pay (depending on length of service) * finder's Fee - refer a friend or family member and receive £250 (terms apply) * staff forum * working in social care gives you the opportunity to apply for a Blue Light Card Archway is an Equal Opportunities employer.
We are committed to the learning and development of our staff and provide a comprehensive induction and training programme. We also provide excellent training and career development opportunities and an opportunity to pursue on the job SVQ qualifications.
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