Your privacy is important to usIn line with Data Protection Regulations, we draw your attention to our Privacy Policy Statements.You can download them via the following links:Download Jobs Applicant Privacy StatementDownload Volunteer Privacy StatementPlease ensure you are happy with them before proceeding.To speak to a member of our recruitment team, you can call or email us. 020 3370 2736 recruitment@ambient.org.ukSupport & TrainingCareer PathwaysEarn while you learnFAQs
Do I need any qualifications to become a Care Assistant or Support Worker?No. While qualifications are beneficial, Ambient are proud to offer a range of accredited City and Guilds Diplomas and Qualification for our employees. We work hard to support staff with their learning and development, guiding them throughout their career with us. What kind of experience do you need to work in the Health & Social Care Sector?For most roles at Ambient you do not need any specific experience. What is more important to Ambient and the people that use our services is having caring, compassionate and committed individuals who share our values and want to make a positive difference to the lives of others. What are DBS checks, and why do you do them? An Enhanced Criminal Record Check, also known as an Enhanced DBS Check, details all cautions, warnings, reprimands or convictions on an individual’s criminal history.We use these checks as a prevention and safety recruitment tool to ensure we have the right staff caring for our vulnerable adult groups.Anything which shows on a DBS does not necessarily mean that you will be unable to work for us. We look at issues on a case by case basis.If you wish to discuss any issues in advance of making an application then our Recruitment Team will be happy to assist. Who will interview me if I am called forward?The interview panel may consist of a hiring manager and or their deputy and a HR consultant.We also like to have the people that use our services involved in our interview processes. This means that we encourage our service users to sit in on our interview panels. It gives the people we are interviewing an insight into the types of people that we support and the service users a chance to have a say in who may be involved with their care. Do I have to work evenings/weekends/nights?If you are working in our operational services Ambient can offer a range of Part time, Full Time and Bank positions. Many of our services do offer 24/7 care and support 365 days a year. We will discuss working patterns and the flexibility of the shifts available at interview stage. Our normal full time working week is 38 Hours for all positions in the charity. What is personal care, and will I have to do it?Personal Care means supporting people that use our services with tasks such as washing, feeding and toileting. If personal care is necessary to the role you are applying to, this will be detailed in the job advert.We ensure full training is provided for this element of a job. If you have any concerns about this matter do get in touch with us and we will put you in touch with the hiring manager so they may answer any queries you may have. How much annual leave will I get?Ambient employees receive a minimum of 28 days holiday (Including Bank Holiday) pro rata for part time positions.Some senior positions receive more than this. These details will be found on the job specification.If you have any further questions on salaries and holiday entailment, please contact the Ambient Recruitment Team who will be happy to help. What benefits do you offer to your staff?Ambient offer a range of benefits to employees which include:Flexible working, enabling life-work balance.National Living Wage paid regardless of age including under 25s.Range of qualifications including, care certificate, apprenticeship schemes in the health and social care sector and management development programme.‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme.Enrolment into defined pension scheme with contribution rates that increase over time ( to maximum of 6% of the employee’s pensionable earnings).‘Season Ticket’ loans & ‘Bike to Work’ schemes.Paid holiday with minimum of 28 days holiday, including BH (pro-rate for part time staff).Membership of Health Service Discounts scheme.Free access to comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme. Ambient QualityAmbient is committed to delivering the highest quality of care and support to the people we serve.We provide ongoing training and support for all our staff throughout their careers with us. This training may include statutory or mandatory training in addition to specialist training which enables people to follow a specialist career pathway.Ambient Support is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our services that are registered currently have an 89% rating of GOOD. This is 10% above the national average in the UK.To browse current opportunities at Ambient, visit our Jobs page and use the Search button.To speak to a member of our recruitment team, you can call or email us. 020 3370 2736 recruitment@ambient.org.ukSupport & TrainingCareer PathwaysEarn while you learnFAQs
Apprenticeships are not just for school leavers.Formal qualification in Social Care are now taken through the Apprentice Levy, introduced by the Government in 2017.Apprenticeships are available to any of our staff aged 18+ with no upper age limit.It means you can combine practical training and study on the job – gaining qualifications at the same time as earning a living.You can find out more about what becoming an apprentice means by visiting the GOV.uk website.With Ambient’s development pathways this could be the start of an amazing career with us.To browse current opportunities at Ambient, visit our Jobs page and use the Search button.To speak to a member of our recruitment team, you can call or email us. 020 3370 2736 recruitment@ambient.org.ukSupport & TrainingCareer PathwaysEarn while you learnFAQs
Ambient recognises that to be the best, we need to offer the best in career development.We have developed a series of development pathways which allow our staff to focus on their chosen area of expertise, whether they join us in their first role in care or further on in their Social Care career.These pathways have been developed across all of our service portfolios and aim to help members of our team reach their desired career goals as quickly as they are able. For example, someone starting out in Social Care as a care worker at the beginning of their career with us, could become a fully qualified care home manager in just five short years.Use the link below to check out our development pathways and see where your career journey could take you.Career Development Pathway | Learning Disability Services Career Development Pathway | Older People Services Career Development Pathway | Mental Health ServicesTo browse current opportunities at Ambient, visit our Jobs page and use the Search button.To speak to a member of our recruitment team, you can call or email us. 020 3370 2736 recruitment@ambient.org.ukSupport & TrainingCareer PathwaysEarn while you learnFAQs
At Ambient, we recognise that all our staff are individuals with different goals and aspirations.Whether you want to progress within the charity, or become a specialist and excel in your chosen role, we are proud to promote an environment that values development, diversity and growth opportunities for all our employees, as well as the people we support.We offer innovative training and development opportunities for every member of our team, designed to enrich their working experience. These range from statutory training to meet the Quality Care Commission (CQC) requirements, to continuous professional development opportunities for all staff wishing to undertake accredited Social Care qualifications.Ambient employs specialist trainers for each of our service portfolios: Learning Disabilities, Older People and Mental Health. Our trainers deliver inspirational, classroom-based workshops and offer coaching and support to our staff at the services they work in.Staff development is also undertaken via our eLearning platform. The 63 online courses we offer are informative, fun and enable staff to learn at their own pace.To browse current opportunities at Ambient, visit our Jobs page and use the Search button.To speak to a member of our recruitment team, you can call or email us. 020 3370 2736 recruitment@ambient.org.ukSupport & TrainingCareer PathwaysEarn while you learnFAQs
To speak to a member of our recruitment team, you can call or email us. 020 3370 2736 recruitment@ambient.org.ukSupport & TrainingCareer PathwaysEarn while you learnFAQs
Working for Ambient Support can be both challenging and demanding. It is also highly rewarding, extremely satisfying and incredibly worthwhile.Working for us is not simply a job, it’s a commitment to making a real difference to someone’s quality of life, and in terms of job satisfaction that really is second to none.We are passionate about our staff they are what make us a great charity to work for every single day!To start your career with us, visit the Jobs page and Search our current vacancies.To speak to a member of our recruitment team, you can call or email us. 020 3370 2736 recruitment@ambient.org.ukSupport & TrainingCareer PathwaysEarn while you learnFAQs
Job satisfaction that is second to none!Working for Ambient Support can be both challenging and demanding. It is also highly rewarding, extremely satisfying and incredibly worthwhile. Plus you get to work for an organisation certified through a staff survey in 2022 as a ‘Great Place To Work’ (UK).Working for Ambient is not simply a job, it’s a commitment to making a real difference to someone’s quality of life, and in terms of job satisfaction that really is second to none.If you are new to social care you can even Earn as You Learn with our Apprenticeships programme, plus we offer clear and defined Career Pathways that can help start you on a fulfilling life-long career with us and great Support and Training throughout your time with us!You can visit our FAQs page to help answer any questions you might have or why not hear directly from our staff team about working for us, by watching the short videos below.<span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span> To speak to a member of our recruitment team, you can call or email us. 020 3370 2736 recruitment@ambient.org.ukSupport & TrainingCareer PathwaysEarn while you learnFAQs
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