Support Worker - Connections Day Service

Job description

Job responsibilities

Connections Day Services is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic person to become a part-time Support Worker and to join a dedicated and experienced staff team.

The service is based in Radstock, where we provide a building-based day service for adults with learning disabilities. The service provides person-centred, specialist support to service users with significant complex health needs. The service delivers group and 1:1 activities focused around key areas including - communication, health & wellbeing, independent living skills, social skills and support with sensory needs. The service provision is currently Monday to Friday between 9am – 4.30pm.

About the role:

The duties of the Support Worker are to provide person-centred support, as described in the service user’s care plan, while the individual is at the day service. Support Workers are responsible for facilitating groups and activities as well as working 1:1 with service users.

Support Workers also act as key workers for service users, which means being a main contact for the support of that individual, facilitating the person’s IPP meetings (internal service user review meetings) and working with the Support Co-ordinator to ensure a person’s support plans and risk assessments are up-to-date and accurate.

You will need to be able to communicate well with a multitude of people to provide a consistent, high-quality level of support to individuals. These people include service users, family members, carers, other support agencies, colleagues and managers. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Support Co-ordinators and the Day Service Manager.

This is a physically demanding and active role where you will be on your feet for a significant amount of time supporting service users with a wide range of activities and with personal care.

The service provision is currently Monday to Friday between 8am – 4.30pm, with hours varying depending on transport duties. The role is primarily based at the day service, however, you may occasionally be asked to work in other areas, attend meetings or training outside of this location. At present, a proportion of annual leave must be taken during service closure periods and the remainder of flexi-leave must be taken in consultation with the Manager.

You can expect:

• A comprehensive induction
• Training to provide you with the skills and knowledge to perform the role to a high standard and to follow safe working practices
• Regular supervision with a Support Co-Ordinator
• A supportive team environment and rewarding job
• Free parking

To apply you will have:

• Previous experience in a similar social care setting with a working knowledge of adults with a learning disability and or autism
• A person-centred approach to supporting adults with a learning disability
• Functional Literacy and Numeracy level 2 GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent (including English Language and Mathematics)
• Possession of Care Certificate qualification or ability and commitment to obtain this in time scale as agreed by the line manager
• Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding principles and policies
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to engage with people, build relationships and support people appropriately
• Good communication skills

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Claire Ramster, Day Service Manager on 01225 394580 or email claire_ramster@bathnes.gov.uk

Interview date: Week Commencing 09/12/2024.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity 

We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Bath & North East Somerset Council

Address

Connections Writhlington

Radstock

Somerset

BA3 3LL

Employer's website

https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)