Support Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative community hub is seeking warm and caring staff to provide high-quality support for adults with learning disabilities. This role involves planning engaging activities and ensuring the wellbeing of service users in a vibrant and inclusive environment. Join a dedicated team that promotes dignity, respect, and independence, making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals within the community. If you are passionate about empowering others and enjoy working in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

Support for application process

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with service users.
• Willingness to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run inclusive activities for service users.
• Provide a safe environment and uphold service users' rights.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Manual Handling

Job description

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At Gosford Community Hub, we offer day opportunities for adults with multiple and profound learning disabilities. We support many individuals who do not verbally communicate, so our staff need to pay attention to detail and think outside the box to provide high-standard, person-centred care.

We are looking for warm, fun, bubbly, caring staff who are confident to run and plan inclusive activities for all in their local community. We work to maximise opportunities, choices, and independence for all service users with a non-judgemental approach. Our goal is to provide high-quality care that promotes dignity, respect, and independence at all times.

Work Pattern: We have 30-hour and 22-hour posts.

This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, and appointment will be conditional upon a satisfactory DBS check.

Who are we looking for?

You will be committed to:

• Achieving meaningful and memorable days for our service users, including planning and running activities.
• Ensuring all support needs are met throughout the day.
• Creating opportunities and choices with dignity and respect.
• Providing a safe environment where service users' rights and wishes are upheld and listened to.
• Promoting physical, emotional, social, and intellectual wellbeing, empowering individuals to lead meaningful lives.

You’ll need:

• Patience and persistence to communicate effectively with service users.
• A willingness to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physical ability to carry out manual handling tasks, including hoisting and pushing wheelchairs.
• To meet practical and personal care/support needs, including dietary, nutrition, and medication requirements.

If you need help with your application, please visit our website to see how we can assist you.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - We offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups, provided you meet role requirements and identify with one of the following:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Individuals currently in or previously in care
• People who consider themselves disabled or have a long-term health condition

For full details, see the 'Coventry City Council Application Process' document on our jobs page. Any use of AI to complete applications without justification may result in rejection.

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative, and creative spirit, with a history of community-driven social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant, and diverse. We are committed to excellence and aim to recruit talented people who focus on our customers, take responsibility, collaborate, and innovate.

To deliver the best services, we need the best people to make a difference in our communities.