Support Worker

Wiltshire Council; Devizes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Regular training opportunities

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking a casual worker to support customers at Bradbury Manor. There are no fixed hours; work is on an as-needed basis with a rolling intake process. A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required unless a reasonable adjustment is made.

The role includes training and a 26-week probationary period with regular progress meetings. The council promotes a supportive, inclusive workplace and offers hybrid working where appropriate, with focus on customer-first

Qualifications

• Casual worker role with no fixed hours.
• Must have a valid UK driving licence.
• Rolling advert with weekly reviews and interviews.

Responsibilities

• Support customers at Bradbury Manor and enable participation in community activities.
• Attend regular training and probation meetings to monitor progress.

Skills

Driving licence

Job description

Salary: £13.47 - £13.90 per hour (plus 10% unsocial hours)

Hours per week: Casual Hours

Rolling advert: We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.

As a casual worker, you'll have no fixed hours and will work on an as-needed basis, depending on Wiltshire Council's requirements and your availability. You are not obligated to be available, and the Council is not obliged to offer you work.

We are passionate about our community and take pride in our work. We encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do – through trust and respect, empowering people to develop skills, collaborate and innovate to find solutions, be open, take responsibility, to listen and learn.

At Bradbury Manor, we provide short breaks away from the family home supporting customers, enabling them to take part in meaningful community focused activities or activities.We work with families, paid and unpaid carers to ensure that they are also involved and listened to, we will support the customer in the most appropriate way to enable them to maximise their independence.

We will provide regular training opportunities to support you in this role and you will be supported to undertake a 26-week probationary period with regular meetings throughout this period to monitor progress.

You will need a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, unless other suitable transport or a reasonable adjustment is agreed.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact details

Angie Taylor, Registered Manager, [e-mail].

Please ensure to regularly check your spam or junk folder for any communication from us regarding the status of your application.

Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.

Disability Confident Employer

Application process

Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura).

Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission.

Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.