Support Workers - Lanark Close Short Breaks Service
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Part time
Advert Start Date:
19/04/2024
Advert End Date:
05/05/2024 23:59
Salary:
Pro rata actual salary £9,995 - £14,852 (£23,114 - £23,893 FTE)
Job Category:
Social Care - Adult Service
Employment Location:
Stockton-on-Tees
Further Information
- Are you kind, caring and compassionate?
- Do you want to work in a caring role where no 2 days are the same?
- Are you interested in an enhanced training package and career progression opportunities?
- Do you want to make a difference to the lives of local people in Stockton-on-Tees?
If this sounds like you, then we’d love to welcome you to our friendly, supportive team!
We currently have the following Support Worker opportunities available within our team (weekly hours can vary due to shift patterns)
16 hours per week (part time) - over a 3 week rota
Pro rata actual salary £9,995 - £10,332 (£23,114 - £23,893 FTE)
23 hours per week (part time) - over a 3 week rota
Pro rata actual salary £14,368 - £14,852 (£23,114 - £23,893 FTE)
Lanark Close Short Breaks Service provides support for adults living in the Borough of Stockton-On-Tees with an identified Learning Disability.
The role of Support Worker involves promoting independent personal care skills, daily living skills and social activities, increasing their confidence and to be as independent as possible in all aspects of their lives.
For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.
We will provide you with a structured training programme leading to a diploma at Level 3 with a range of other learning opportunities and the encouragement to develop your career further.
All you need to be a success is:
- Professional knowledge and experience of working in a care setting and / or NVQ Level 2 in Adult Social Care or equivalent
- Good verbal and written communications skills
- Empathy and a passion to support others
- Enhanced DBS clearance
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.
You will receive a competitive salary with guaranteed payment of your contracted hours as well as an unsociable hours premium and sleepover payment where applicable.
The salary grade on appointment will be determined by qualifications and experience.
We also offer generous annual leave entitlement, local government pension with the option to add extra contributions and access to a number of other benefits like a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.
Interested? Here’s what to do next:
- You can apply now or if you want to know more about the roles first, we would like to welcome you to come and visit us at Lanark Short Breaks. Please call Melanie Smiles, Registered Manager on 01642 527842 to arrange a suitable time to visit. If you are unable to visit but would like a discussion about the role, please call Melanie Smiles on the above telephone number.
- If you want help with your application form or using North East Jobs, the team at Stockton Employment and Training Hub are on hand to offer free advice and guidance – message them via their Facebook page or call 01642 528 392.
We will let you know as soon as possible after the closing date if you have been shortlisted to attend an interview.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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