Overview
We have an opportunity within the complex needs team at Gladstone Rd resource Centre which provides exceptional and bespoke support to adults with learning disabilities and who require support with complex needs. Gladstone Road Resource Centre is situated close Northampton town centre and is a dedicated service with the focus being on supporting those with complex needs. Those who access this service (customers) are at the centre of the support that we offer. Within the role you will receive continuous training and support, not only from your management but also the team around you. Who are all highly motivated to deliver the best standards of care and support. Working: Monday-Friday
Responsibilities
* You will work as part of a team supporting our customers with their day-to-day activities whilst accessing Gladstone Rd, resource Centre. Customers who access the service follow a wide and varied range of activities to meet their physical, social and well-being outcomes. Examples include swimming or going to the gym, and accessing our local community to take part in leisure activities such as bowling, walks, cinema, and similar.
* When working with customers, care and support are offered on a predetermined ratio of staff to customers. This can mean supporting customers on a 1-1 basis through to supporting with smaller groups.
Qualifications
* A genuine interest in helping others and making a positive difference in their lives.
* Being punctual, trustworthy, and consistent in providing care is fundamental.
* Excellent physical stamina and the ability to work in various environments, including assisting clients with mobility and transfers as well as transportation and recreation activities.
* The ability to understand and respond to the emotions and reactions of others.
* Ability to work in an ever-changing environment, under pressure and maintain a calm demeanor.
* A willingness to support colleagues and work cooperatively, but also comfortable working alone with our customers.
* Willing to complete NVQ Level 2 in Care within 2 years.
* Ideally a car owner, with business insurance (not essential).
Company and Values
At West Northants Council, it's about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.
Our vision is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential. We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner. The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain what DEI means to us.
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