Overview
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 1 support worker (1 x 30 hours post) to join our team. Melton Short Breaks & Supported Living Services is a purpose-built short break centre, alongside 5 supported living bungalows, providing respite and supported living care for adults with learning disability, autism, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work as part of our team, to provide person-centred care. We deliver high quality care and support to adults with learning differences in our Supported Living Service, including day-to-day support, personal care, promoting choice and control, and maximising independence. 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 and 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.
Responsibilities
* Demonstrate a commitment to providing high quality care and support, and maximising independence.
* Be responsive to meet the changing needs of a 24/7 service. Must be able to work flexibly and participate in a staff rota that incorporates working weekends and bank holidays.
* The ability to write clear and concise records.
* Have the ability to assist with the moving and handling of people using available equipment.
Qualifications
* We expect you to share our commitment to our values and be able to evidence them as part of the interview process.
* Disability Confident employer statement may apply where applicable; applicant may declare disability and will be considered in line with minimum criteria.
Salary and Hours
Salary: £25,995 - £26,409 per annum (pro rata for part time) (£13.46 - £13.68 per hour). Working Hours: 1 x 30 hours per week (must be able to work flexibly and participate in a staff rota that includes weekends and bank holidays between 7am and 10pm). 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, access to an excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, and a generous annual leave entitlement.
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