Support Worker

North Yorkshire Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council is seeking an enthusiastic Support Worker to join the Supported Living service in Wakefield. The role involves providing support to individuals with learning disabilities, promoting independence, and encouraging daily living skills. You will be part of a supportive team with access to quality training, and flexible working hours with additional pay for unsociable hours.

Benefits

Access to high-quality training programmes

Discounted public transport

Wellbeing Coaching support

Discounted leisure facilities membership

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in care, both work and personal experience is relevant.
• Driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Support people with learning disabilities in their homes.
• Encourage tenants to undertake daily living skills.
• Provide personal care and administer medications.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent

Willingness to achieve NVQ 3 in Care

Job description

Do you have experience working in care or providing informal care to a friend or family member?

Are you passionate about helping and supporting people?

If so, we would love to hear from you!

We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join our team at the Supported Living service we have a variation of contracted posts within Wakefield andthe surrounding areas

As a Support Worker in theSupported Living Serviceyou will be caring, adaptable and committed to making a positive difference to people’s lives. We are looking for an individual who is willing to learn and able to work as part of a team, you will be joining a supportive team and training will be provided.

Due to the nature of the role, support workers are required to have a flexible approach to cover duty rota as necessary, a typical rota includes early shifts / late shifts and youmustbe willing to work evenings, weekends, Bank Holidays and sleep ins – enhancements are paid on top of the basic salary, additional hours/ overtime may also be available on top of the contacted hours!

Responsibilities–

• Supporting people with a learning disability in their own homes and enabling them to live as independent a life as possible.
• To work as part of a team or independently in a range of community settings
• Enabling and encouraging tenants to undertake daily living skills including cooking, and other household tasks.
• Providing practical, personal, and emotional support, including intimate personal care.
• Administering medications in line with the Directorate’s policy and procedures.

Requirements–

• Driving license
• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent is desirable (not essential)
• Willingness to achieve NVQ 3 in Care
• Previous experience working in care – both work and personal experience is relevant
• A can-do attitude with the ability to work as part of a team

There are lots of benefits which make up our employee package such as:

• Support and access to high-quality training programmes to progress your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
• Access to Wellbeing Coaching if required, Support for Carers, a Sense of Belonging.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Natalie Utley.

To apply please click the Apply Nowlink below.

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