Job Summary
Contract Type:
Casual / Seasonal / Bank / Permanently Variable hours
Working Pattern:
As and when required
Advert Start Date:
08/01/2021
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 24/01/2021 23:59
Salary:
Band 4, £10.21 per hour
Hours per week:
As and when required
Job Category:
Social Care - Adult Service
Employment Location:
Darlington
Further Information
Darlington Borough Council’s Provider Services is looking to recruit a Casual Support Worker who has an interest in supporting adults with learning disabilities. The support we currently provide enables individuals to maintain and further develop skills to maximise independence and ensure their assessed needs are met.
We are looking to recruit a caring, friendly and motivated individual to provide both personal and practical support to people with a variety of needs, including some behavioural issues and complex physical needs.
This post is within the learning disability service and would entail supporting people whilst they are on a short break within the respite bungalow, and to access the local community. There would be an expectation that you could also work within the Supported Living service and the Day opportunities. The post has a requirement to work shifts on a rota basis, including sleep-ins, weekends, waking nights and some bank holidays.
You will be supporting people to take part in a range of both in house and community-based activities with a focus on promoting a healthy lifestyle and community inclusion. The successful applicants will have experience of working with adults with a learning disability.
As an employer we will provide:
- Formal Induction Programme
- Regular Management Supervision
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption Leave Payments
- Cycle to Work Scheme in partnership with Halfords
- Access to Occupational Health, physiotherapy and counselling services
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
To be shortlisted for interview your personal statement must fully explain how you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.
For a further informal discussion, please contact Louise Robinson, Home Manager - Supported Living, on 01325 469707
Please note
This job is closed for applications.