Simpson and Kitchener Day Centres offer a service to older people and people living with a diagnosis of Dementia. The service aims to enhance each person's quality of life. We have a rewarding opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic support worker with a D1 privilege on their licence to join us and make a meaningful difference. You'll join our well established, friendly and professional team to create an environment that is welcoming, supportive, inclusive and stimulating to those who attend.
Responsibilities
* Driving multi-passenger vehicles and completing appropriate paperwork.
* Providing meaningful activities that are engaging and stimulating.
* Passing on information accurately and concisely to the manager and team leaders.
* Assisting with personal care.
* Supporting individuals with food and fluid intake.
* Be approachable, responsive, caring, flexible and patient.
* Be organised and self-motivated.
* Good communication and time management skills.
* Willing to undertake training and learn new skills.
* Professional, respectful and understands the importance of confidentiality.
* Work well as part of a team as well as working using your own initiative.
* Pre-employment checks will include an Enhanced DBS check (unless you are on the DBS Update Service).
About the employer
Milton Keynes City Council is a modern and friendly place to work. It is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 staff across eight areas. The council provides local residents and businesses with a wide range of services and aims to make Milton Keynes a better place to live. The council supports diversity and is committed to having a workforce that reflects the community it serves. If you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative, you will be welcome here.
Benefits
* Great holiday benefits — most roles include 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years; an annual holiday purchase scheme allows staff to purchase up to 5 additional days.
* Excellent pension — membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
* Access to employee benefits such as a health cash plan, a bike purchase scheme, and discounts.
* Salary sacrifice car scheme with low-cost leasing of electric and low-emission vehicles.
* Blue Light Card for discounts from national retailers and local businesses.
Our roles are designated as 'site based' or 'home based'. Site-based roles can include up to two days a week working from home, while home-based roles are based at home four days a week. Managers designate which category a role falls into based on service needs and circumstances.
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