Care & Support Worker - Overnight Short Breaks (Flexible)

Leicestershire County Council; Melton Mowbray; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council invites applications for Support Worker roles within Melton Short Breaks & Supported Living Services. The service provides overnight respite and supported living for adults with PMLD and complex needs.

You will deliver person-centred care, support independence and ensure safety while working a flexible rota. No prior care experience is required as full training is provided; DBS with barred list checks is required, and there is access to a generous pension and leave

Qualifications

• Knowledge of policies and procedures relating to safeguarding of vulnerable adults from abuse.
• Commitment to high quality care maximising independence; anti-discriminatory and compliant with Adult Safeguarding and Valuing People Now.
• Ability to use equipment to move and handle service users and support those with complex needs; willing to attend training.
• Effective communication, including with users who may use Makaton, picture boards or signs.
• Good organisational skills; manage workloads, prioritise tasks, stay calm under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; respond to crises.
• IT and written skills to write and maintain clear records.
• Willingness to work a 24/7 service rota, including weekends/bank holidays; attend meetings or training outside normal hours.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day support and personal care to adults in Short Breaks and Supported Living Services.
• Promote choice, control and maximise independence for service users.
• Work flexibly; participate in a rota that includes weekends and bank holidays.
• Follow Leicestershire County Council’s codes of conduct and safeguarding procedures; maintain accurate records.
• Attend training and DBS checks as required; support a 24/7 service.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

IT literacy

Job description

Leicestershire County Council invites applications for Support Worker roles within Melton Short Breaks & Supported Living Services. The service provides overnight respite and supported living for adults with PMLD and complex needs.

You will deliver person-centred care, support independence and ensure safety while working a flexible rota. No prior care experience is required as full training is provided; DBS with barred list checks is required, and there is access to a generous pension and leave