Contract type: Permanent
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities? Luton Council is looking for compassionate and dedicated Support Workers to join our team. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide essential care and support, helping individuals live independent and fulfilling lives.
Support individuals to access a range of community activities and services, promoting inclusion and independence.
Provide care for individuals' physical, emotional, and social needs in a way that upholds their dignity, choice, and independence.
Provide guidance and support to new staff members.
Work collaboratively as part of a team to deliver excellent care and support services.
Some experience in community work or social care services (paid or voluntary).
Knowledge of issues facing services for individuals with learning disabilities.
Flexibility to work shifts, split-shifts, weekends, bank holidays, sleep-ins, and waking night duties as required.
Capability to lift, move, and handle individuals using lifting aids (after training) in line with Health and Safety regulations.
Commitment to Training and Development:
Willingness to gain a QCF Level 3 Care Qualification.
Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Joining our team as a Support Worker means becoming part of a community that values your dedication and offers opportunities for personal and professional growth.
This is a public facing role so you'll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel