Job Shop vacancies

31 May 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

72447: Children and Young People Co-ordinator

Salary: £26,101 Per annum 
Hours: Full time (37 hours) 
Location: Coventry and North Warwickshire region

Vacancy details: 

• Are you a warm, personable, and highly motivated individual who can empower and drive a team?
• Do you have passion for what you do, are a strong communicator, leader and have good problem-solving skills?
• The Co-Ordinator will work alongside and experienced and established team of Co-Ordinators across the West Midlands, including our services in Birmingham, Worcestershire, Coventry and North Warwickshire.
• We place a high value upon integrity, ethical standards, and a commitment to excellence.
• If you have experience leading and managing a team and experience working with children and young people with complex disabilities, that’s a bonus.
• Don’t be put off if not. We value transferable skills from other sectors and provide comprehensive training to all our staff. 
• Need to lead and facilitate structured sessions and activities based on identified needs that meet the desired outcomes of our unique children.
• Our team of Co-Ordinators manage staffing rotas to ensure all sessions meet required legal ratios and are confident in ensuring staff skills match all children and young people’s needs.
• As a Co-Ordinator, you will provide frontline support and leadership during sessions as and when required, these are weekend-based as well as weekdays during school holidays.
• Coordinators are also responsible for being part of the on-call team to fulfil duties as outlined within the business needs.

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 is preferable 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 is preferred but not necessary as we provide the training.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Valid background check and health clearance.