Compassionate Community Support Worker | Flexible Shifts

Rutland County Council; Oakham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Health, wellbeing and work-lifebalance

Job summary

Rutland County Council is seeking compassionate, patient staff to support 12 adults with learning disabilities across two bungalows. The role includes some evening, weekend and bank holiday shifts, with flexible patterns to suit lifestyle.

You will help people live more independently and engage with carers and agencies to ensure quality care. Prior experience is helpful but not essential; an induction, training and funded qualifications are provided.

Qualifications

• Naturally caring and compassionate
• Build relationships easily and earn trust
• Eager to learn and develop new skills
• Able to focus on the people you support and empower independence
• Some physical tasks such as moving and handling and providing personal care are required

Responsibilities

• Support 12 adults with learning disabilities or complex needs across two bungalows
• Evening, weekend and bank holiday work as required; flexible patterns considered
• Engage with people to help them live more independently and maintain dignity
• Liaise with other agencies and carers with confidentiality and diplomacy

Skills

Caring nature

Relationship building

Willingness to learn

People-first approach

Education

NVQ 2/QCF in social care

Job description

Rutland County Council is seeking compassionate, patient staff to support 12 adults with learning disabilities across two bungalows. The role includes some evening, weekend and bank holiday shifts, with flexible patterns to suit lifestyle.

You will help people live more independently and engage with carers and agencies to ensure quality care. Prior experience is helpful but not essential; an induction, training and funded qualifications are provided.