Details
1087930
De Montfort University (Leicester)
22/12/2024
Ongoing
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Business Dress
Pay
£12.44
£1.50
Description
Role
Unitemps, a campus-based recruitment agency owned by De Montfort University, is dedicated to assisting students, graduates, and local professionals in gaining valuable work experience and earning income.
Unitemps External Recruitment Team collaborate with local businesses within the Leicestershire area; we work on a wide range of roles, from student-oriented positions to professional roles, offering a diverse array of opportunities. Recognizing the unique needs of students, we successfully maintain a database comprising a mix of students and local candidates.
There are several benefits to engaging with Unitemps at DMU:
Networking Opportunities: Through Unitemps, you may have the chance to work with various departments at the university and to engage with Leicestershire businesses. This can help you expand your network and establish connections that may be valuable for your future career.
Professional Development: Many positions available through Unitemps may offer opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement. You can learn new skills and gain valuable knowledge while on the job.
Career Progression: Some temporary positions may lead to permanent employment within the university, giving you a potential pathway for long-term career advancement.
Contribution to the University Community: By working with Unitemps at DMU, you become a part of the university community and can contribute to its success and growth.
On behalf of our Leicester Client, we are seeking to recruit NMH Support Worker, the role will support an induvial student to obtain a teaching qualification and her aspiration of becoming a teacher. This is a great opportunity for someone to gain experience the education sector with a reputable origination.
Our Client requires a support worker to provide practical assistance for a trainee teacher completing a two-year rigorous programme of training.
For offsite conference support a female support worker is required due to the nature of personal care tasks associated with the role.
The main support required will be based in Stoke Golding, Nuneaton, CV13 at the client’s home, to support their online study and preparation and submission of academic assignments toward their PGCE qualification. Infrequent support will be required at in-person/ offsite conference.
We are looking for a candidate is caring, empathetic and willing to help others to succeed in life and with the ability to be flexible to the needs of the client. Please note that this role is not at the University. For any informal enquiries, please email leanne.easom@dmu.ac.uk regarding this vacancy.
Expected Start Date: ASAP with the role to be ongoing
Hourly Rate: £12.44 per hour and Holiday Pay: £1.50 per hour
Duties and responsibilities
- Manual navigation and operation of technology under direction of the client who uses MacOS – Frequent
- Handle and place or deliver physical items to their destinations under the direction of the client – Frequent
- Hand or computer recording and effective summarising of notes, minutes, and actions needed to participate and support study using a MacOS device – Frequent
- Prepare cold lunches, tea, coffee, etc., under direction of the client and provide support at break times – Occasional
- Help with accessing buildings and facilities – Infrequent (only when offsite at conferences)
- Help with attending and accessing mandatory off-site training including support to book and travel via public transport and taxis, assisting with navigation and managing personal items required by the client to attend – Infrequent (only when offsite at conferences)
- Providing personal care under direction of the client – related to bathing and personal/professional grooming, getting dressed, and using the toilet – Infrequent (only when offsite at conferences)
Skills and experience
Qualifications:
- GCSE English and Maths Grade C or 4 or above (or equivalent)
- Demonstrated written and verbal fluency in English to a professionally acceptable standard
- Demonstrable experience and/ or desired qualifications:L2 Diploma in Care, L2 Certificate in Principles of Equality, Diversity and Rights in Care, L2 Certificate in Understanding Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care, OCN L2 or L3 Certificate in Notetaking for Students with Disabilities in Higher Education, or equivalent experience
Other knowledge and skills:
- Familiarity and confidence using MacOS on a laptop or desktop
- Familiarity and confidence navigating the web using Safari
- Familiarity and confidence using word processing software
- Training and guidance on MacOS and Apple keyboard use will be provided as needed.
Location
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Benefits
Values and personal qualities
Dignity and respect- Spend time getting to know the client and listen to their needs
Respect the client’s right to make their own choices about support
Communicate in a clear, straightforward way using appropriate language
Learning and reflection - Accept and think about feedback you are given
Honest, transparent and acknowledge mistakes - Know your limits and identify when you need help, support or are stressed by your work
Working together - You offer realistic options and choices about support
You work as part of a team and support others in the team - you understand that people have different priorities and needs
Commitment to quality and support - You give your full attention and help people when they need it most
You are warm, kind, reliable, empathetic and compassionate in your words and actions - You are flexible and maintain outward calm to the events of the day, making change when needed
Additional information
Unitemps is acting as an Employment Business, supplying temporary workers, in relation to this vacancy.
Unitemps are based on the 1st floor of the DSU Campus Centre. Our friendly reception is open Monday to Friday 10am-4pm.
Unitemps DMU operates a monthly payroll - more information on the DMU Branch processes can be found on our information hub HERE
DMU STUDENTS
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