Day Service Support Worker (37 hours / 5 days )

Vale of Glamorgan; Barry; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Vale of Glamorgan is seeking a dedicated support worker to assist individuals with learning disabilities, enabling participation in community day opportunities and at the service base. The role includes driving duties and personal care, with duties set to 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, in Barry, Wales.

You will need a valid manual driving licence (2+ years) and an enhanced DBS check. Training and supervision will be provided, and reports maintained as part of role responsibilities.

Qualifications

• DBS check required: Enhanced & Barred Adult.
• Full valid driving licence covering manual vehicles for at least 2 years and aged 21 or over.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with a learning disability to participate in meaningful day opportunities in the community and at the service base.
• Perform driving duties to transport individuals safely to activities as per their person-centred plans.
• Assist with personal care and health needs of individuals.
• Maintain records and help to compile reports.

Skills

Driving

Job description

About the role

Pay Details: Grade 4, , SCP 6-7 , £26,847- £27,274, £13.92 - £14.14
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37 hours hours Monday-Friday
Main Place of Work: Barry, Woodlands and Trysor O’Le
Description: You will support individuals with a learning disability who may also have complex needs, to participate in meaningful day opportunities in the community and at the service base, to enable them to achieve their wellbeing outcomes. This will involve driving duties, to safely transport individuals to activities, as per their person-centered plans. You will be required to attend to the personal care and health needs of individuals. You will also maintain records and help to compile reports.

Additional information

DBS Check Required: Enhanced & Barred Adult
Driving Licence: The post requires you to drive wheelchair adapted vehicles with a Section 19 permit. As a result, you will need to have held a full valid driving licence covering the use of manual vehicles for at least 2 years and be aged 21 or over.
For Further Information, contact:

Isla Kimmins - [e-mail] / 07927678274
Poppy Murray - [e-mail] / 07927678259

Emily Samad - [e-mail] / 07860949406
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.