Support Worker

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Wakefield is seeking a support worker to assist individuals with learning disabilities. The role requires a flexible approach to work shifts, including evenings and weekends. You'll support tenants in daily living skills and provide practical and emotional care. Previous care experience is important. The role offers a range of employee benefits and commitment to staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Access to high-quality training programmes

Wellbeing Coaching

Discounted memberships to leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Support workers are required to work evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays.
• Willingness to achieve NVQ Level 3 in Care is necessary.
• Previous experience in care is relevant.

Responsibilities

• Supporting people with a learning disability in their own homes.
• Encouraging tenants to undertake daily living skills.
• Providing practical and emotional support.

Skills

Flexible approach

Can-do attitude

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent

Job description

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

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 you must be willing to work evenings, weekends, Bank Holidays, and sleep-in shifts. Enhancements are paid on top of the basic salary, and additional hours/overtime may also be available beyond the contracted hours.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting people with a learning disability in their own homes and enabling them to live as independently as possible.
• Working as part of a team or independently in various community settings.
• Encouraging tenants to undertake daily living skills, including cooking and household tasks.
• Providing practical, personal, and emotional support, including intimate personal care.
• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent is desirable (not essential).
• Willingness to achieve NVQ Level 3 in Care.
• Previous experience in care, both work and personal experience, is relevant.
• A can-do attitude with the ability to work well in a team.

Benefits of our employee package include:

• Support and access to high-quality training programmes to advance your career.
• Commitment to staff wellbeing, promoting a healthy work-life balance and supportive leadership.
• Access to Wellbeing Coaching, support for carers, and a sense of belonging.
• A range of benefits including discounted memberships to leisure facilities, discounts for retail, entertainment, health, and leisure providers, and more.

For further information, please contact Tammy Snowden via phone or email.