Job summary AtBath &North East Somerset Council wehave one overriding purpose to improve peoples lives.
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.
Main duties of the job Our support workers fulfil an essential role.
Within our day services this includes: -Planning and leading group activities-Acting as a shared or 1:1 support worker-Enabling people to participate by finding ways for them to be active and engaged-Completing personal care (assisting a person to use the toilet or change a continence pad) as required-Supporting people at mealtimes-Completing records of care and support-Maintaining compliance with mandatory training-Supporting your colleagues to maintain a positive and professional working environment-Acting as a transport escort as required-Manual handling including using hoists, pushing wheelchairs etc (full training provided)-Assisting with physically demanding activities such as completion of physiotherapy or rebound therapy exercises About us 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.
Job description Job responsibilities About You To apply you will have: Care experience (preferred but not essential) Transferable skills The ability to work in a physically demanding role 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) 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: 13/12/2024 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 At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples live.
Find out more about our values at 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 We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at 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' Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please to role profile on council job's site.
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