At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people's lives.
Hours: Bank, Zero hour contract Contract Type: Bank Service Area: Learning Disability & Autism Provider Services Department: All provider services Would you like a varied and rewarding role, supporting people and working in a team?
If so, we would love to hear from you.
Our provider services support people who have Learning Disabilities and/or Autism with varying levels of need.
This is an opportunity to be part of a service which makes a real difference to the lives of those people and their families.
We work across Bath & North East Somerset, with bases at Connections (Writhlington) and Carrswood (Twerton).
About the role: Our support workers fulfil an essential role.
Across our service this can vary from supporting people in a day service to keeping them as independent as possible in their own homes.
Essential functions across all of our service would include: engaging with a person to support their communication and choices, completing personal care as required, assisting with meals and drinks to the level the person needs support, ensuring medication is taken as directed and supporting each person to live a fulfilled, active life.
A bank role is an excellent way of working flexibly within these services, taking shifts from those offered according to your availability.
All support workers are expected to maintain compliance with mandatory training, with full training supplied and hours paid.
You can expect: A comprehensive induction Regular supervision A supportive team around you A full training programme Specific vehicle competency checks and relevant training (where relevant for driving duties) To apply you will have: Care experience (preferred but not essential) Transferable skills The ability to work in a physically demanding role Why B&NES Council ?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need.
These include: A competitive salary package A range of flexible working and hybrid working options, including flexi-time, four regional offices and home-working, dependent on service requirements A generous holiday allowance and special leave provisions The Local Government Pension Scheme A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme whatever life throws at you; we are committed to supporting you and your well-being at work and home Professional and personal development including in-house training and accredited qualifications including Aspiring Manager and Leadership Development Discount scheme including the VECTIS card that offers numerous local discounts including cycle to work and free entry to numerous local attractions with B&NES Interested to find out more?
If you are interested in this post and require more details after reading the job description or just to chat through the role and what's involved, please contact Andy Turner on 07976 915950 Interview date: TBC This is a rolling advert applications will be checked weekly and we will shortlist and interview on a rolling basis.
About Bath & North East Somerset Council.
Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents.
Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve.
We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need.
Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples live.
Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values 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.
Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
We are unable to sponsor candidates for this role under the Home Office Tier 2 points-based system (skilled worker route), therefore you must be able to obtain and provide your own right to work in the UK.
Please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable.
Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to bring your right to work documents with you to your interview so they can be copied and verified at that stage'