Support Assistants

ST HELENS BOROUGH COUNCIL; St Helens; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

St Helens Borough Council is seeking energetic, caring Support Assistants to join the Day Opportunities team to help adults with a learning disability live independent, fulfilling lives. You will work in the community and with colleagues to plan activities, promote inclusion, and encourage participation in meaningful experiences, with full training provided.

Role focuses on person-centred care, building confidence, and enabling access to local venues across St Helens, while supporting wellbeing

Qualifications

• NVQ level II in social care or equivalent is preferable but not essential.
• Corporate induction and full training are provided.
• Continuing support, development and career progression opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support people to access and enjoy local community venues across St Helens
• Help individuals build independence, confidence, and life skills whilst providing person centred care.
• Encouraging participation in fun, meaningful activities
• Work alongside individuals to plan activity sessions that promote inclusion and participation
• Ensure activities are meaningful, engaging and tailored to individual needs and preferences
• Contribute to a positive and supportive team environment
• Support physical wellbeing through sessions such as swimming and cycling in local facilities

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Person-centred care

Communication

Community engagement

Education

NVQ level II in social care

Job description

Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a modernising Council which is passionate and ambitious for the Adults and families we support, our communities and our workforce. As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put people firmly at the centre of our care. We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce. Support Assistant Make a Difference Every Day! Want a job where you can genuinely change lives - and have fun doing it? We're looking for energetic, caring, and motivated Support Assistants to join our Day Opportunities team, supporting people living with a learning disability to live independent, fulfilling, and active lives. Our Day Opportunities team provides a wide range of support activities, enabling service users to take part in stimulating and motivating experiences through a varied social and leisure programme. No two days are the same - one day you might be out in the community, the next supporting someone to try something new, build confidence, or achieve a personal goal. What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting people to access and enjoy local community venues across St Helens
• Helping individuals build independence, confidence, and life skills whilst providing person centred care.
• Encouraging participation in fun, meaningful activities
• Work alongside individuals to plan activity sessions that promote inclusion and participation
• Ensure activities are meaningful, engaging and tailored to individual needs and preferences
• Contribute to a positive and supportive team environment
• Supporting physical wellbeing through sessions such as; Swimming at Queens Park Recreation Centre and gym. Cycling in Victoria Park on adapted bicycles.

Bringing the Five Ways to Wellbeing to life every day:

• Connect - build friendships and reduce isolation
• Be Active - get moving and stay healthy
• Take Notice - enjoy the moment and surroundings
• Keep Learning - try new things and develop skills
• Give - feel valued and part of the community

• Are passionate about making a difference to the lives of people with a learning disability
• Bring energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude
• Enjoy working as part of a team and out in the community
• Are patient, creative, and person-centred in their approach
• Are willing to get involved - from swimming to group activities and beyond!, NVQ level II in social care or equivalent is preferable but not essential, as corporate induction and full training is provided. A willingness to learn is essential. You will receive continuous support, development, and career progression opportunities on your journey with us.

This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

St Helens Council respects and values the individuality that every employee brings. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. Further information about Equality & Diversity at St Helens Council can be found here https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Leader. Disability Confident Leaders lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better. St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Leader. This means that the Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process. NOLAN Principles of Conduct in Public Life. All Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 Nolan Principles: Selflessness, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty, and Leadership.