Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join a bespoke service within adult services. You will have the opportunity to make the difference to a person life and journey.
Main duties of the job
* Provide day to day support and direction for the staff team.
* To act in a duty capacity for all contact regarding the daily running of the service.
* To provide enhanced support to enable individuals to fully access all Day Opportunities to include but not limited to P.E.G feeding devises and Administration of Medications.
* To 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, taking control of their lives and making their own choices. Enabling the person to grow relationships and build networks in their local community.
* Working creatively and proactively to ensure person centred approaches are used for people with disabilities. To work under the managers guidance to follow support plans.
* Utilise the public transport system to access the local community and public services. To lone work in the community with individuals you are supporting. To maintain electronic contact records of your support and reporting to your line manage any concerns.
About us
For an informal discussion, please contact Ella Blewitt on 0121 543 4467 orella1_blewitt@sandwell.gov.uk
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible.
Details Date posted
06 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£26,409 to £30,060 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
F0093-SAND8934
Job locations
Stoney Lane Day Centre
Stoney Lane
West Bromwich
West Midlands
B71 4JA
Job description Job responsibilities
We have an exciting opportunity to join a bespoke service within adult services. You will have the opportunity to make the difference to a person life and journey.
Duties:-
* Provide day to day support and direction for the staff team.
* To act in a duty capacity for all contact regarding the daily running of the service.
* To provide enhanced support to enable individuals to fully access all Day Opportunities to include but not limited to P.E.G feeding devises and Administration of Medications.
* To 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, taking control of their lives and making their own choices. Enabling the person to grow relationships and build networks in their local community.
* Working creatively and proactively to ensure person centred approaches are used for people with disabilities. To work under the managers guidance to follow support plans.
* Utilise the public transport system to access the local community and public services. To lone work in the community with individuals you are supporting. To maintain electronic contact records of your support and reporting to your line manage any concerns.
Essential requirements for the role:-
* NVQ Level 2 In Health and Social care or equivalent.
* Good knowledge of the Sandwell area and public transport Good communication, planning & organisation skills.
* A flexible approach
* Will encourage people to develop self-care and independent living skills
This role required an enhanced DBS check with Adults Barring check.
Job description Job responsibilities
We have an exciting opportunity to join a bespoke service within adult services. You will have the opportunity to make the difference to a person life and journey.
Duties:-
* Provide day to day support and direction for the staff team.
* To act in a duty capacity for all contact regarding the daily running of the service.
* To provide enhanced support to enable individuals to fully access all Day Opportunities to include but not limited to P.E.G feeding devises and Administration of Medications.
* To 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, taking control of their lives and making their own choices. Enabling the person to grow relationships and build networks in their local community.
* Working creatively and proactively to ensure person centred approaches are used for people with disabilities. To work under the managers guidance to follow support plans.
* Utilise the public transport system to access the local community and public services. To lone work in the community with individuals you are supporting. To maintain electronic contact records of your support and reporting to your line manage any concerns.
Essential requirements for the role:-
* NVQ Level 2 In Health and Social care or equivalent.
* Good knowledge of the Sandwell area and public transport Good communication, planning & organisation skills.
* A flexible approach
* Will encourage people to develop self-care and independent living skills
This role required an enhanced DBS check with Adults Barring check.
Person Specification Experience Essential
* Good knowledge of the Sandwell area and public transport Good communication, planning & organisation skills.
* A flexible approach
* Will encourage people to develop self-care and independent living skills
Qualifications Essential
* NVQ Level 2 In Health and Social care or equivalent.
Person Specification Experience Essential
* Good knowledge of the Sandwell area and public transport Good communication, planning & organisation skills.
* A flexible approach
* Will encourage people to develop self-care and independent living skills
Qualifications Essential
* NVQ Level 2 In Health and Social care or equivalent.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Address
Stoney Lane Day Centre
Stoney Lane
West Bromwich
West Midlands
B71 4JA
Employer's website
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Address
Stoney Lane Day Centre
Stoney Lane
West Bromwich
West Midlands
B71 4JA
Employer's website
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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