We are 6 young adults in our 20’s and 30’s and share one thing; how different and unique we all are. We are all mobile and like to get out and about. Some of us may require different levels of support in our home or in the community. We have different challenges in our lives which include learning difficulties, communication, and autism.
We have a large staff team at Ridgewood who are all trained to support us and our needs.
What is important to us
Our homes – we are very proud of our own bungalows and have decorated them the way we like them with our own favourite things
Being busy - we all like different things these can include shopping, music, gaming, eating out, cinema, theatre, the park, going for walks, going on public transport, bowling, days in the country and many, many more.
Having Fun - we like to have fun at Ridgewood and have a laugh with our staff team. We love going out and having fun but we also love being as independent as possible in our bungalows. We also sometimes have parties and crafts in bungalow 1 (the office) and in the garden - this is where we can all get together and have parties and barbeques
Our Staff - we like warm, friendly, and kind staff we would not like anyone who is too loud or bossy but hopefully you like to laugh and sing It would be great if you’d like to work us especially if you are fun, like going out on adventures – we promise you no two days are the same!
Our Home - There are 7 Bungalows at Ridgewood Number 1 is an office for staff The other 6 are for us we have our own tenancies and are decorate our homes how we like We each have a large bathroom, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, plus a lounge and a private garden. Our neighbours are all amazing as our neighbours are each other, we have our own little street. We have private parking which you can use to park your car We have a shared car for outings
About You
Experience working in a complex care health or social care setting, you will have an upbeat positive manner, as well as having a genuine passion for supporting people to become a part of their local and wider community. You will also have experience working with people supported who present different challenges in their lives which include learning difficulties, communication, and autism that require intensive support planning and management to ensure their safety and quality of life at all times.
Experience and Knowledge
- Leading and motivating a team of support workers
- Driving high standards of care and service delivery
- Promoting a positive, inclusive, and empowering culture
- Ensuring services are well-resourced and compliant
- Supporting with CQC registration and quality assurance
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your leadership skills while making a meaningful impact every day supporting people to “Live Lives Bolder”
In addition you will be comfortable using basic IT systems that are required within the role - training can be offered to support this area. You will also hold a professional qualification in Health and Social Care, i.e. Nurse, Social Worker, SVQ Level 3 plus supervisory units (Scotland) / Care Management Level 3 (England).
