Overview
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council invites applications for the Senior Support Worker role within Disability Day Opportunities, Outreach team, providing tailored support to adults with learning disabilities and Autism.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide day to day support and direction for the staff team.
* Act in a duty capacity for all contact regarding the daily running of the service.
* Provide enhanced support to enable individuals to fully access all Day Opportunities.
* Provide cover in the absence of the Assistant Disability Day Opportunities Managers.
* Work with vulnerable adults who have learning disabilities, helping the person to achieve personal outcomes, ambitions, and maximise opportunities, and build relationships in the local community.
* Work creatively and proactively to ensure person centred approaches are used for people with disabilities; follow support plans under the manager's guidance.
* Utilise the public transport system to access the local community and public services; lone work in the community; use company pool car where applicable.
* Maintain electronic contact records and report concerns to your line manager.
Essential Requirements
* NVQ L2 In Health and Social care (or equivalent).
* Good knowledge of the Sandwell area and local public transport.
* Good communication, planning & organisation skills.
* A flexible and adaptive approach.
* Encourage people to develop self-care and independent living skills.
* Driving desirable.
Hours
37 hours per week
How to apply
For an informal discussion, please contact Ella Blewitt on 0121 569 4467 or ella1_blewitt@sandwell.gov.uk
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. When completing your application refer to the supporting documents.
If you require assistance in applying, contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk
For more information about working for Sandwell Council, visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs
To apply, download the application and return to: Hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk
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