RAPID RESPONSE BURY
About the role
FTE: £25,584 - £27,269
the job will also attract additional matrix payments
Within Bury Adult Services we are seeking to employ a Support Worker to work in the Rapid Response Team.
Working for the Rapid Response Team is very rewarding career, as you can make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable adults. There will be an induction and training plan in place but previous experience in a similar role is essential.
The Rapid Response Service is a community based short term service that supports adults, including those with complex needs, who are in crisis and require urgent, short-term support.
You will support people in daily living tasks including personal care, and in the use of aids and personal equipment. Working as part of a small team, you will encourage and motivate people and assist them to build their confidence and achieve their personal goals.
Our service operates 24/7 365 days a year.
The shift pattern is Saturday NIGHTS from 8.30pm-06.30am (subject to change if service needs require it)
You must hold a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle along with the relevant business insurance.
You must currently have the right to work in the UK, and we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
About Bury
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.
As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way
Benefits of working for Bury Council
To hear about the benefits for working with Bury Council, please visit A good employer | greater jobs
We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements.
We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.
Next steps
For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Nicola Withers on 0161 253 6267.