Support Worker - Carrswood

Bath River Line; West Harptree, Bath; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to empower adults with learning disabilities and autism. This rewarding role involves working closely with service users in their homes, helping them achieve independence and engage with their community. You will provide essential support in daily activities and personal care, ensuring a dignified and respectful approach. This opportunity not only allows you to make a positive impact on individuals' lives but also offers a supportive environment for your professional growth. If you’re passionate about making a difference, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Training and Development Opportunities

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in care is an advantage but not essential.
• Commitment to quality care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support service users in daily tasks and personal care.
• Enable service users to live independently in their homes.

Skills

Care Experience

Communication Skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Education

Relevant Care Qualification

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 And Job Role.

The aim of the Supported Living Service is to provide support for adults with learning disabilities and or autism who wish to live independently in the Bath and Northeast Somerset area.

Your main place of work will be in the community, working in service users homes. The Supported Living Service does have offices based at Carrswood Day Services in Twerton Bath and Connections Day Services in Writhlington Radstock.

We are looking for a support worker to be based in one of our Connections Location on a full-time basis on a permanent contract. This role is for 37 hrs hours per week (one post available) and involves a rota system which includes working every other weekend with some bank holidays for which enhancements are paid.

SERVICE OBJECTIVES

• To enable service users to live as independently as possible in their own homes.
• To support service users to carry out everyday tasks involved in maintaining a tenancy and according to their preferred lifestyle.
• If needed, to support service users with personal care in a respectful and dignified manner
• To support service users to exercise as much choice as possible over all aspects of their daily life.
• To enable service users to take part in their local community and make relationships with people within their community.
• To support service users to be good citizens.
• To safeguard and protect the rights of all service users in line with the requirements of the Human Rights Act.
• To enable service users to express their opinions, wants and wishes and for them to be acted on as appropriate.
• To ensure that the service is always person centred.
• To provide appropriate information, advice and support to parents and carers as required.
• To work alongside colleagues in other agencies to achieve the best outcomes for service users.
• To maintain a well-trained workforce who can work together to meet the individual needs of the service users.
• To work towards withdrawing support as service users gain confidence and learn new skills.
• To be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs and requirements of the service users.
• To conform to the requirements of Care Quality Commission and any other regulatory authorities who may be involved with the service.
  
  

About You

Previous experience of working in care would be an advantage, but a commitment to deliver quality care is essential and full training will be provided. This opportunity is ideal for an individual aiming to develop their career and gain hands on experience in a thriving and friendly workplace.

We like to ensure that we encourage people to be empowered in a supportive environment.

If you believe that you can make a real and positive difference to the lives of our service users, we would love to hear from you.

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Phil Dunsdon the registered manager, by email [e-mail] or phone [phone].

Interview date: TBC

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

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at

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

We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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.

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