Do you have experience working in care or providing informal care to a friend or family member?
Are you passionate about helping and supporting people?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join our team at the Supported Living service we have a variation of contracted posts within Wakefield and the surrounding areas
As a Support Worker in the Supported Living Service you will be caring, adaptable and committed to making a positive difference to people's lives. We are looking for an individual who is willing to learn and able to work as part of a team, you will be joining a supportive team and training will be provided.
Due to the nature of the role, support workers are required to have a flexible approach to cover duty rota as necessary, a typical rota includes early shifts / late shifts and you must be willing to work evenings, weekends, Bank Holidays and sleep ins - enhancements are paid on top of the basic salary, additional hours/ overtime may also be available on top of the contacted hours!
Supporting people with a learning disability in their own homes and enabling them to live as independent a life as possible.
To work as part of a team or independently in a range of community settings
Providing practical, personal, and emotional support, including intimate personal care.
Administering medications in line with the Directorate's policy and procedures.
Driving license
NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent is desirable (not essential)
Willingness to achieve NVQ 3 in Care
Previous experience working in care - both work and personal experience is relevant
Support and access to high-quality training programmes to progress your career to the next level.
We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
Access to Wellbeing Coaching if required, Support for Carers, a Sense of Belonging.
Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.