Daytime Opportunities Support Worker

Rhondda Cynon Taf; Wales; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Council's Learning Disabilities Daytime Opportunity Service (RCT Learning Curve) invites applications for a Daytime Opportunities Support Worker. The role is 37 hours per week, Grade 5, with a salary of £27,709 per year.

You will support adults with a learning disability, provide daytime opportunities, maintain records and participate in person-centred planning. Induction and ongoing training are provided to support you in delivering high-quality care while upholding safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of supporting people with a learning disability is desirable but not essential.
• You will be provided with an induction, ongoing training and supervision to support you to carry out your work effectively.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development and monitoring of outcome based, person centred Individual Plans by informing the process and completing daily records.
• Use a computer and maintain records and communicate effectively with individuals in receipt of the service and other professionals.

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Essential qualifications, skills and experience are listed in the Job Descriptions/Person Specification which can be found under the attachments section below.

Mae’r ddogfen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg / This document is also available in Welsh.

Daytime Opportunities Support Worker ( DOSW )

37 hours per week - Grade 5 - £ 27,709 per annum

• 1 x 37 hour post

The Learning Disabilities Daytime Opportunity Service is seeking to recruit self-motivated, enthusiastic team members to work in RCT Learning Curve (Learning Disabilities Day Services).

The service supports adults with a learning disability, who have been assessed as needing daytime opportunities. The service has several centres and projects that provide care and support and meaningful daytime opportunities to individuals with learning disabilities, including complex needs and autism. Provision meets a wide range of needs from personal care to engaging people in structured activities. Active participation and the involvement of the individual with a Learning Disability is central to all delivery.

Previous experience of supporting people with a learning disability in a respectful manner is desirable, but not essential. Candidates will be expected to bring their own life experiences and skills to the role, work without exception to The Code of Professional Practice and have a genuine commitment to delivering the highest standard of care and support to the individual.

You will be provided with an induction, ongoing training and supervision to support you to carry out your work effectively to the expected standards, in a person-centred, outcome focused manner.

You will be required to contribute to the development and monitoring of outcome based, person centred Individual Plans, by informing the process, completing daily records and other relevant documentation as required.

You will need to use a computer and have excellent written and verbal skills to maintain records and communicate effectively with individuals in receipt of the service and other professionals.

You will also be required to adhere to and promote safe working practices and always ensure a safe environment.

The successful candidates will join established and supportive teams. You will also be required to undertake any other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the role of a Daytime Opportunities Support Worker.

Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council.

In addition to this safeguarding responsibility, the successful applicant for this role will also be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

The Council values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.

An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

As part of the Council’s longer term objectives in relation to the Welsh language and its Workforce Planning Strategy, it is committed to a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh-speakers of Level 3 and above. If you meet the essential criteria as identified in the person specification for the job and are a Welsh-speaker of Level 3 and above, you will be invited to interview if you choose to participate in the scheme.

In support of the Council’s voluntary pledge to support the Armed Forces, the recruiter must always be prepared to ensure that applicants who have identified themselves as members of the Armed Forces including Service Leavers, Veterans or Reservists and who meet the essential criteria of the person specification, are offered an interview.

Care Experienced Leavers – Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As part of the Council’s corporate parenting role it is committed to supporting its care experienced leavers. This means anyone who has spent time within the care system at any point in their life. We encourage applications from individuals who are care experienced to enable them to access employment, education, experiences and volunteering opportunities.

The Council will guarantee an interview for any care experienced leavers who wish to take part in the scheme who meet the essential criteria for the role.