243810 - Support Worker

Wakefield Council; Badsworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in England is hiring support workers to provide care for adults with learning disabilities. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities such as personal care, administering medication, and supporting meal preparation. Applicants should have experience in a related care setting or informal care. This role offers flexible working hours including weekends and is committed to safeguarding vulnerable adults.

Benefits

Enhancements paid on top of basic salary

Potential for additional hours

Qualifications

• Experience providing informal care to family or friends is valuable.
• Understanding that the person is at the center of care.
• Ability to promote independence and positive life choices.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including showering, dressing, and toileting.
• Administer medication and support meal preparation.
• Participate in leisure activities to enhance daily life.

Skills

Experience in care setting

Willingness to learn

Understanding of social inclusion

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting self-motivated and enthusiastic support workers, providing care and support to adults with learning disabilities within their own homes. You will make a difference to the quality of a person's life by supporting them with their daily living activities. This can include intimate personal care including showering/bathing, dressing or undressing, assisting with toileting etc. It will also include administering medication, supporting with meal preparation, and participating in leisure activities to enable individuals to get the most from their daily life. You will have an understanding of the importance of social inclusion, promoting independence and enabling positive life choices.

If you have experience of working in a care setting or provided informal care and support to family or friends then we would love to hear from you. You must understand that a person is at the centre of the care and have a willingness to learn and develop your skills.

Safeguarding and Governance

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

Legal and Employment Requirements

• DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service): The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.
• Fluency Duty: This post is subject to the Fluency Duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. The post-holder is required to demonstrate an appropriate level of fluency under the duty as detailed within the job specification for the post.
• Probation: In line with the Council's Probation Procedure, certain positions may be subject to a six-month probationary period. This requirement does not apply to internal vacancies.
• Diversity: Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.

Working Pattern and Benefits

The work includes weekends, sleep-ins and bank holidays. Additional enhancements are paid on top of the basic salary. Additional hours may also be available on top of the contracted hours.