Support Assistant

at  Coventry City Council

About the team we are recruiting to
We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.
We have a simple vision and strategy that defines what we are trying to achieve, our purpose and our approach which underpin the principles of Adult Social Care, and we continue to work in support of this.
In a simple sense all our work, at whatever level should continue to support the strategy of: ‘Providing support, in the least intrusive manner possible, based on the assets, resources and abilities that are available to people’.
What is the job role?
We are currently seeking to appoint Support Assistants to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team working various hours and shifts including sleep-ins.
PILS supports adults with learning disabilities to maintain their tenancies. Our goal is to provide a high standard of care for everyone who has a service from PILS service promoting their dignity, respect, and independence at all times.
You will need to be able to support service users with personal care if required as we are a domiciliary care service.
You will be part of a team providing high standards of person-centred support to our Service Users, supporting them to complete everyday living tasks, work towards achieving their personal goals, and enable them to live as independently as they can.
Shift patterns: This is a 24/7 service where we have a range of shifts including early and late shifts, i.e., 7 am -3 pm or 2 pm-11 pm and form a set hour, fixed rolling 6-week rota pattern. Shifts vary for each post. Please do not apply if you cannot commit to this.
You may also be required to cover the sleeping-in shift for which an additional allowance is paid. There may also be occasions when you will be lone working.

IN ADDITION, YOU WILL ALSO RECEIVE A SHIFT ALLOWANCE OF 14% AND A SLEEP-IN PAYMENT FOR EACH SLEEP-IN DUTY COMPLETED

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Who are we looking for?
As a Support Assistant, you will become a valued member of the team, having a creative and caring approach, you will build good relationships with the service users.

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health conditio