Support Worker - Supported Living, Gleneagles Road
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
19/10/2021
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 12/11/2021 23:59
Salary:
£18,562 to £19,698
Allowances:
Sleep in (if applicable)
Job Category:
Social Care - Adult Service
Employment Location:
Sunderland
Further Information
Sunderland Care and Support is a provider of high-quality care across Sunderland and we are passionate about supporting adults with a range of learning disabilities, mental health, autism and complex care needs.
We are seeking to recruit a Female Support Worker who is qualified in Sign Language or BSL Level 2 to work in one of our Supported Living Services which provides innovative and person-centre support to a lady who has a learning disability and who communicates using British Sign Language (BSL).
By personalising their support to promote and encourage self-determination, the team focus on supporting the customer to develop her skills for independent living by motivating and encouraging her to maximise her potential.
You should be motivated to provide high quality care and support, and as a team member you will have a passion to make a difference and work in an environment where you can have a positive impact on the everyday life of the customer you support.
We offer continuous development which includes a comprehensive induction, supervision and appraisal, and ongoing training opportunities to ensure you have the skills and knowledge to support the customer based on her personal needs.
We are keen to recruit someone with the integrity who can help us ensure our company values are at the heart of everything we do.
New Employees to the company will receive £500 when they begin their career at Sunderland Care and Support and £500 when they successfully complete their induction and probation (6 month). (The scheme is offered on a discretionary basis, and as such, the Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw it at any time at its discretion)
Please ensure you refer to the Job Description and the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification when completing the Personal Statement on the application form, as this information is used to select candidates for interview.
Application forms should be submitted by email to recruitment.SCAS@sunderlandcareandsupport.co.uk or via post to The 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 and an online assessment. 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.
For further information please contact Deborah Summerside, Service Manager on 07833436808.
Please note CVs or covering letters will not be accepted.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.