Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Radstock; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job description

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At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.

About the Team

Connections Day Services is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic person to become a Support Worker and to join a dedicated and experienced staff team.

The service is based in Radstock, where we provide a building-based day service for adults with learning disabilities. The service provides person-centred, specialist support to service users with significant complex health needs. The service delivers group and 1:1 activities focused around key areas including - communication, health & wellbeing, independent living skills, social skills and support with sensory needs.

We have the following posts available :

• 25 hours per week (2 positions Available) - 5 hours/day, Monday to Friday, from 10-3pm.
• 30 hours per week - 6 hours/day, Monday to Friday, from 9-3pm.

Please declare your preference in your application.

About the Role

The duties of the Support Worker are to provide person-centred support, as described in the service user’s care plan, while the individual is at the day service.

Support Workers are responsible for facilitating groups and activities as well as working 1:1 with service users.

Support Workers also act as key workers for service users, which means being a main contact for the support of that individual, facilitating the person’s IPP meetings (internal service user review meetings) and working with the Support Co-ordinator to ensure a person’s support plans and risk assessments are up-to-date and accurate.

You will need to be able to communicate well with a multitude of people to provide a consistent, high-quality level of support to individuals. These people include service users, family members, carers, other support agencies, colleagues and managers. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Support Co-ordinators and the Day Service Manager.

This is a physically demanding and active role where you will be on your feet for a significant amount of time supporting service users with a wide range of activities and with personal care.

The service provision is currently Monday to Friday between 8am 4.30pm. The role is primarily based at the day service, however, you may occasionally be asked to work in other areas, attend meetings or training outside of this location.

A small amount of annual leave must be taken during The Christmas and New Year service closure period and the remainder of flexi-leave must be taken in consultation with the Manager.

About You

• Previous experience in a similar social care setting with a working knowledge of adults with a learning disability and or autism
• A person-centred approach to supporting adults with a learning disability
• Functional Literacy and Numeracy level 2 GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent (including English Language and Mathematics)
• Possession of Care Certificate qualification or ability and commitment to obtain this in time scale as agreed by the line manager
• Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding principles and policies
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to engage with people, build relationships and support people appropriately

Interested to find out more?

If you are interested in this post and require more details after reading the job description or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Claire Ramster on 01225 394580.

Interview date: TBC

No Agencies Please.

About Bath & North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.