Support Worker
at Kirklees Council
Ravensthorpe WF13, England, United Kingdom -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 09 Jul, 2024 | Not Specified | 10 Apr, 2024 | 1 year(s) or above | Email,Young People,Children,Adult Social Care,Flexible Approach | No | No |
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Description:
WE ADOPT A ‘NAME BLIND’ APPROACH TO SHORTLISTING. RECRUITING MANAGERS WILL NOT HAVE ACCESS TO PERSONAL INFORMATION, INCLUDING YOUR NAME AND CONTACT DETAILS, UNTIL A SHORTLISTING DECISION HAS BEEN MADE - PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ALSO INCLUDES ANY CV UPLOADED. EQUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION IS NOT ACCESSIBLE BY RECRUITING MANAGERS AT ANY STAGE.
Organisation 1
Kirklees
Directorate 1
Adults & Health
Service Area 1
Adults Social Care Operation
Hours 1
2 x 35 hour posts
Number of Jobs 1
2
Location(s) 1
Ravensthorpe Centre, Havelock Street, Ravensthorpe, WF13 3LE
Position type 1
Permanent
Grade 1
Grade 5
Salary 1
£22,229 - £22,601 per annum / £12.18 - £12.38 per hour
1
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
An understanding of Adult Social Care.
Caring and flexible approach.
Hold the Care Certificate (or equivalent) or be prepared to complete this within 12 weeks of appointment.
Willingness to undertake specialist training.
Working in Social Care is a challenging and rewarding job. Would you like to join a team making real difference to the lives of others?
We offer a wide range of staff benefits and there is plenty of support available when you join our team.
If you want to feel valued, trusted and recognised for a job well done whilst having the personal and professional support you need, apply now!
Laura Vickers is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: jobs@kirklees.gov.uk or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date
23 April 2024, 11:55 PM
Responsibilities:
THIS ROLE IS INTERNALLY RESTRICTED
To apply for this job, you must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be an employee of Kirklees Council.
- Be employed by Kirklees for the duration of the recruitment process – up to and including the start date.
- Have successfully completed your probationary period.
(Please note that if you work for an Academy, you are not an employee of the Council.)
Your employment status will be checked, if you do not meet the above requirements your application will be rejected.
North Kirklees Day Opportunities provides a service for adults aged 18 and above whom have a wide range of complex learning disabilities and can also present complex health and/or behavioural needs.
It is a safe, and friendly environment for individuals where they can meet others and take part in activities that will help maintain their life skills.
MAIN DUTIES:
Supporting individuals with a wide range of tasks around movement & handling, personal care, supporting with exercise programs, administration of medication / buccal rescue medication, and Gastrostomy care.
Working with individuals on a 1-1 with individuals with complex health/behaviours, promoting daily living skills, offering choices / guidance, and promoting dignity, respecting service users’ cultural beliefs, lifestyle, privacy and confidentially.
Contributing to care plans and risk assessments, assisting with transport to/from individual’s home.
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:1.0Max:6.0 year(s)
Hospital/Health Care
Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D
Health Care
Trade Certificate
12 weeks of appointment
Proficient
1
Ravensthorpe WF13, United Kingdom