We’re looking for a permanent full time and a permanent part time Support Worker, Interested?
Do you want a role where you’re recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others? Are you looking for a new challenge in Adult Social Care? If so, please keep reading as you’re just what we’re looking for! We are looking for female applicants only as it is an all-female service.
The team…
The Enablement and Independence service supports people with disabilities (learning disabilities, physical disabilities, or mental health conditions) to be influential in their local communities through citizenship, employment, enterprise, and volunteering opportunities. With a strong focus on the abilities of the individual and not their disabilities, we recognise the importance of supporting individuals to obtain their maximum potential and achieve the same life outcomes as those of people without disabilities.
About the roles….
Supported Living Scheme - Support Worker.
Our Support Living Schemes provide support and enable adults with a learning disability to live successfully in the home and community of their choice; to ensure they have choice and control about where and who they live with, and to provide high quality support to promote independence.
This service supports and promotes all relevant quality standards as well as adhering to the Care Quality Commission regulations.
You will be required to carry out a range of duties including supporting tenants with tasks that promote their independence, maximise their wellbeing and maintain their dignity. This may include undertaking personal care tasks.
You will also support tenants to complete household tasks; including planning, preparation and serving of meals and general living skills, ensuring that individuals understand the need for safety and security of the home.
You must have knowledge of current legislation including the Care Act 2014, Equality Act 2010, Mental Capacity Act and related Safeguarding Adults policy and practice. Knowledge of the key issues in relation to working with people with learning disabilities is essential, as is knowledge of independent supported living.
You must have an NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care and have experience of working with people who have a learning disability, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
You will be required to develop and maintain a range of records, including individual care plans and health and safety records. Therefore, effective written, verbal, and electronic communications skills are required.
You will work to a rota which will include working evenings and weekends (including Bank Holidays) and additional sleep in duties.
People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council and we value every employee. We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.
Please refer to the job profile for the full list of essential criteria for the post.
A bit about Gateshead Council…
Adult Social Care is on the frontline of tackling the inequalities in poverty and health that our community face. Our Thrive Agenda aims to effectively address these issues to enable communities to live thriving lives. This means that everyone should have the opportunity to have purpose and meaning in their day-to-day life.
Working in Adult Social Care is not an easy job, however; there aren’t many that are more fulfilling when you can see the impact that you are having on the lives of the members of our community who need support.
We’re truly committed to providing people who use Adult Services the highest quality of support and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver this. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are. We offer a Strengths-Based Practice model, meaning we want to hear about your strengths, and will support you to develop these during your time with us.
What’s in it for you? Well, there’s so much on offer and here’s just a few of the highlights!
- You’ll be paid a competitive salary between £29,540 - £32,061 per annum plus additional allowances where relevant.
- We’ll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension.
- You will receive an annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year (pro-rata for part time employees) rising to 32 days after five years service, 2 of which may be fixed by the council at any time. You also have the chance to buy up to 10 additional annual leave days per year.
- You’ll have access to great health and wellbeing support and ability to use our cycle to work scheme. Working with our partners, GLL you can also access discounted leisure facilities Gym and Leisure Centre Memberships | Better
- We’ll give you access to a Co Wheels vehicle for work use, saving your petrol costs and wear to your vehicle
- Access to the BlueLight Card Scheme and have access to an exciting range of employee benefits from our health and wellbeing partner, Vivup!
- Access to generous flexi time system with the opportunity to take 2 flexi days per 4-week flexi period, depending on the needs of the service.
- We offer hybrid working, allowing colleagues to work remotely where appropriate and if they wish to do so
- A robust Workforce Development offer with loads of opportunities for learning to progress your career and to enhance your knowledge in specific areas.
- Adult Social Care at Gateshead Council offers the chance to progress in a variety of roles across the service. Our colleagues had this to say:
“Gateshead Council are very, very good at encouraging staff to progress in their careers, and to believe in the staff and believe in themselves” – David
“I think there is a real ethos of growing your own and making sure that staff are rewarded for their efforts and feel that they can do jobs.” – Angela
It’s time to apply!
If you are interested in this opportunity and would like further information, contact Karen James, Registered Manager, on 0191 4889957 / 07507111429 or email karenjames@gateshead.gov.uk or William Peebles, Registered Manager, on 0191 4885586 / 07926076209 or email williampeebles@gateshead.gov.uk
If successful, you will have to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.
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