Our Support Workers are critical to our teams. When you join us, you will work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team and assist professional members of our Contact Cares service to provide integrated, multidisciplinary programmes of reablement aimed at promoting independence and helping to restore/maintain the service user’s ability to remain within the community.
We are seeking to employ Intermediate Care Support Workers (ICSW) who enjoy working with adults aged 18+. The aim of the service is to support vulnerable adults to be as independent for as long as possible, safely in their own homes.
NVQ Level 2 in Care, NVQ Level 3 in Promoting Independence and First Aid / Food Hygiene Certificate would be advantageous, but St Helens Council will provide you with the necessary training and support to enjoy and to succeed in the role. This is an exciting opportunity for you to utilise existing skills and develop new ones. You will receive continuous support, development, and career progression opportunities on your journey with us. The posts will require you to regularly attend the St Helens office and travel around the St Helens and surrounding areas.
We ask applicants to be flexible and able to use initiative when putting into practice rehabilitation/care support programmes set up by professional staff/team leaders. You will need to demonstrate positive interpersonal and communication skills with clients, carers and professional colleagues, demonstrating the ability to work both unsupervised but also using your own initiative where appropriate and within a team setting.
A driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
St Helens Council is officially recognised as one of the region’s leading fair employers, achieving accredited status under the Liverpool City Combined Authority Fair Employment Charter. The Charter recognises the ongoing commitment to fair pay, secure work, training & progression & staff well‑being whilst celebrating employers who go above and beyond for their workforce, providing an inclusive and supportive environment.
Equality & Diversity
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.
All Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 Nolan Principles.
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