Support Worker - Day Services (12 month contract)
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Please see advert text
Advert Start Date:
18/05/2022
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 03/06/2022 23:59
Salary:
£19,100 - £20,043 (pro rata if less than 37 hours per week)
Job Category:
Social Care - Adult Service
Employment Location:
Washington
Further Information
Sunderland Care and Support is one of the largest providers of social care services within the North East delivering a range of service on behalf of Sunderland City Council. We provide person centred innovate services that improve the lives of the people we serve.
Our mission is to provide customers with the care and support they need to live happy, healthy and successful lives.
We value all our staff and believe investing in them through training and development forms the foundation to deliver excellence in care. A job with us not only makes a difference to our customers lives but can also be lifechanging for you. The role of support worker includes:
Providing and promoting person-centred care and support to vulnerable customers including people who have a range of mental health needs, learning and physical disabilities, behaviours that might challenge and require differing levels of support; to meet a range of complex social and health needs.
Work effectively as part of a team, undertaking tasks as detailed within a person’s care plan, providing care and support to enable people to achieve their maximum level of independence through appropriate physical, emotional and psychological support including intimate personal care, support with basic health needs, practical tasks, appropriate communication and community involvement.
Contribute to care plans and support planning and supports the communication process with families and health and social care professionals.
Carry out routine and standard tasks, as well, through mentoring, training experience and when appropriate supervision to develop skills, knowledge and ability to carry out care and health related tasks of a more intimate nature.
The successful candidates will be based at Washington Community Resource Centre and will be required to work Monday to Friday, however candidates will need to be flexible to ensure successful service delivery.
All applicants are guaranteed an interview.
Application forms should be submitted via email to jobs@sunderlandcareandsupport.co.uk or via post to the Transactional Recruitment Team, Sunderland Care and Support, Leechmere Centre, Carrmere Road, Sunderland, SR2 9TQ.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you provide on your application form. We will contact shortlisted candidates by email to confirm the arrangements for interview. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notification as you will not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk/spam folder.
Due to the current restrictions as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, interviews will be via Microsoft Teams. If you are successful following the recruitment process any appointment will be subject to two satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.
Please note CVs or covering letters will not be accepted.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.