Care Support Worker

Nottinghamshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking a Care Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities and Autism at the Employment Training Hub, Brooke Farm. You will help individuals develop essential employment skills and build confidence toward sustainable paid employment.

You will train and guide participants, work with colleagues to design engaging activities, monitor progress, and support learners to feel welcome in a positive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in supporting adults with learning disabilities and Autism.
• Basic understanding of employment training principles.
• Relevant qualifications in health and social care (desirable but not essential).
• Willingness to learn and develop your skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in training sessions, providing guidance and support to adults with learning disabilities and Autism.
• Encourage participants to develop skills and confidence in a supportive environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create engaging training activities that meet individual needs.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to help participants achieve their employment goals.
• Promote a positive and inclusive atmosphere at the Employment Hub.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Health and social care qualifications (desirable)

Job description

Nottinghamshire County Council is dedicated to serving our community with compassion and care. We believe in creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Join us in making a difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities and Autism.

As a Care Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting adults at our Employment Training Hub at Brooke Farm. Your mission will be to assist individuals in developing essential employment skills and boosting their confidence, helping them achieve their goal of sustainable paid employment. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community!

In this role, you will:

• Assist in training sessions, providing guidance and support to adults with learning disabilities and Autism.
• Encourage participants to develop their skills and confidence in a supportive environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create engaging training activities that meet individual needs.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to help participants achieve their employment goals.
• Promote a positive and inclusive atmosphere at the Employment Hub.

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A genuine interest in supporting adults with learning disabilities and Autism.
• Basic understanding of employment training principles.
• Relevant qualifications in health and social care (desirable but not essential).
• A willingness to learn and develop your skills.

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Empathy: Understanding and sharing the feelings of others.
• Patience: Remaining calm and supportive in challenging situations.
• Communication: Clearly conveying information and actively listening.
• Teamwork: Working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve shared goals.
• Adaptability: Being flexible and open to change in a dynamic environment.

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we offer:

• A place to belong: Join a friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
• Professional development: Opportunities for training and career advancement.
• Work-life balance: Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
• Generous leave: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with ample time off.
• Supportive environment: Access to resources and support to help you thrive.

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on beingaccredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.