Job profile

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?

If so, we would love to hear from you!

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 in enhancements are paid on top of the basic salary, additional hours/ overtime may also be available on top of the contacted hours!

Responsibilities:

• 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
• Enabling and encouraging tenants to undertake daily living skills including cooking, and other household tasks.
• Providing practical, personal, and emotional support, including intimate personal care.
• Administering medications in line with the Directorate&©s policy and procedures.

Requirements:

• 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
• A can-do attitude with the ability to work as part of a team

There are lots of benefits which make up our employee package such as:

• 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.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers and more.

For further information please contact Tammy Snowden  on 01924 302680 or email tammysnowden@wakefield.gov.uk