About the Role
We are looking for people who can help us to deliver high quality care and support to adults with learning differences (disability) in our Short Breaks unit.
You will deliver night support, providing assistance with personal care, promoting choice and control alongside maximising independence.
You don’t need to have any previous formal experience in care, we are interested in people who share our values to join our committed team and celebrate individuality and diversity.
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, 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.
About You
* 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
We’d also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the interview process.
Flexible Working
We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. We will consider working arrangements that suit an individual’s personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council.
Contact
Name: Sharon Duffus
Telephone: 01163051595
Email: sharon.duffus@leics.gov.uk
How to Apply
Leicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation which is on a journey to embed and celebrate equality, diversity, and inclusion at every level. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly from Ethnically Diverse and LGBTQ+ communities and people with disabilities. Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme.
To apply for this job, please click on the link and click ‘Apply Now’. You will need to upload a supporting statement as part of your application which explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above.
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