Support Worker (Female Applicants Only) - Melton Short Breaks - Direct Services

Golearnleicestershire; Melton Mowbray; Sur place; GBP 27 000 - 28 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Public sector pension

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Résumé du poste

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a Support Worker (Female only) to provide person-centred care in Melton Mowbray. The role includes personal care, promoting independence, and working within a supportive team in a 24/7 rota.

Training is provided, and staff benefit from a strong Local Government Pension Scheme and generous leave entitlements. Applicants should be flexible to cover weekends and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Commitment to providing high quality care and support that maximises independence and adheres to safeguarding procedures.
• Ability to support adults with complex needs and willingness to attend training.
• Good communication and record-keeping skills.

Responsabilités

• Deliver day-to-day care and personal support to adults in the Short Breaks and Supported Living service.
• Promote choice, control and independence for service users.
• Maintain clear, concise records and communicate effectively with the team.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Moving and handling

Organisational skills

IT skills

Written skills

Description du poste

Job Title:Support Worker (Female only)

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

WorkLocation:Melton Short Breaks & Supported Living Services, Victor Avenue, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0GG

Salary:£26,853 - £27,282 per annum (pro rata for part time)

WorkingHours:25 hours per week.Must be able to work flexibly and participate in a service rota that incorporates working weekends and bank holidays between the hours of 7am and 10pm.

ContractType:Permanent

Closing Date: 28th October 2026

Interview Date(s) 5th November 2026

Please note: This role is open to FEMALE Applicants only.

This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for new visa sponsorship applications therefore you must already have the right to work in the UK in order to apply.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a direct difference to people’s lives?

Our friendly team at Melton Short Breaks & Supported Living Services are looking for support worker(s) to join our team.

The Melton Short Breaks service provides a personalised overnight short breaks (respite) service; we also deliver a supported living provision for up to 13 adults with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), sensory impairment(s) and physical disabilities. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work as part of our team, to provide person centredcare.

In return, you will have the opportunity to develop and progress within a large public sector organisation, with opportunities to thrive in a modern and flexible working environment, have access to an excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, along with a generous annual leave entitlement.

About the Role

We are looking for people who can help us to deliver high quality care and support to adults with learning differences (disability) in our Short Breaks and Supported Living Services.

You willdeliver day to day support, providing assistance with personal care, promoting choice and control alongside maximising independence.

You don’t need to have any previous formal experience in care, we are interested in people who share our values to join our committed team.

We will provide the training needed (in work-time) and have a team behind you to mentor, coach and support your journey.

You will work in accordance with Leicestershire County Council’s Employee Code of Conduct, Skills for Care Code of Conduct for Adult Social Care Workers.

We will meet the training costs and the DBS enhanced check (Adults Barred List) for a regulated activity required for this post.

For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement.

For more information about working at Melton Short Breaks, please visit: https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/adult-social-care-and-health/looking-after-someone/short-breaks-for-carers/in-house-short-breaks-accommodation

About You

To apply for this post,you must be able to meet all of the following:

• Demonstrate a commitment to providing high quality care and support which maximises independence, is anti-discriminatory, and adheres to relevant regulations and procedures (such as Adult Safeguarding and Valuing People Now).
• The ability to use available equipment to assist with moving and handling service users and to support people with complex needs and willing to attend training courses.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to engage with service users who may use alternative communication methods (e.g., Makaton, picture boards, signs).
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workloads, prioritise tasks, and remain calm under pressure.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team, responding effectively to crisis situations.
• IT and written skills sufficient to write and maintain clear, concise records.
• Be responsive to meet the changing needs of a 24/7 service, including being able to work flexibly and participate in a service rota that incorporates working weekends and bank holidays, and be willing to attend meetings or training outside of normal working hours.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Sharon Duffus

07561 807457

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