The Supported Living Service requires an enthusiastic, motivated, flexible, dynamic and forward thinking person to work as a member of the management team to contribute to the high standard of care and support that we provide to adults with learning disabilities.
The main role is to undertake the day to day operational responsibility for clients supporting the individuals to live independently in the community, working closely to ensure that any needs identified are met. Experience of supervising support workers, completing rotas, holding team meeting, and cover at short notice, weekends and bank holidays is required.
The role includes taking part in duty cover in the office and covering the 24 hour out of hour's service on a rota. You should hold or be working towards Diploma /NVQ 3 in social care, knowledge of IT skills is essential and management training is desirable. The successful candidate will need to have understanding of Health and Safety, support with administration of medication and the ability to implement and review care plans, support plans and risk assessments to maintain consistent and good quality support.
Want to Know More?
If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Kim Finnerty.
Tel: 01924 303575
E-mail: kfinnerty@wakefield.gov.uk
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