Support Worker BLUS47165
- Recruiter
- Blue Octopus
- Location
- Leeds, West Yorkshire
- Salary
- up to £7.60 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
- Posted
- 24 Mar 2017
- Closes
- 21 Apr 2017
- Contract Type
- Permanent
Our client is committed to an individualised, person centred philosophy of service delivery which is designed around the individual needs and choices of their service users.
Their mission is to promote the independence, inclusion and well-being of people with support needs. They do this by working with the people they support, their families and partner agencies to deliver innovative, high quality services that meet individual needs and aspirations in a person centred way.
Based in Cookridge, North Leeds, their Supported Living Service are seeking warm, friendly, confident people to be part of a highly-motivated team who provide person centred support to people with learning disabilities and/or complex needs, taking part in all aspects of every-day life and enjoy a wide range of activities.
Within the role, you will have the opportunity to undertake the responsible role of being a Key Worker/Co-worker. This will enable you to plan alongside members of the person’s circle of support to enable individuals to be happy, healthy and to be successful in achieving their wishes and aspirations. Their person centred planning meetings and processes are co-produced with the people they support and their families to promote a unified approach. Together they set meaningful and aspirational goals which Key Workers have a particular responsibility to work towards. This will provide you with a great experience to enable you to develop skills which can underpin a successful career in adult social care.
They are looking for calm, resourceful and energetic individuals who are well motivated, hardworking and keen to join their friendly team. You will have skills in positive communication and engagement and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the young people they support. You will have the maturity to be able to work within a positive behaviour support framework, to accept responsibility and to grow in confidence as a skilled practitioner. You must be able to follow agreed guidelines and to work positively within a consistent, mutually supportive team ethos.
You must be willing to actively embrace all aspects of the role including support with personal care and domestic tasks as well as community activities such as walking, swimming and going to the gym. The ability to support people who can express their needs though challenging behaviour at times is essential. Prior experience in this field of work is beneficial, although not a substitute for an engaging, creative and person centred approach. They will value the personal skills and interests you bring to the role and to the lives of service users, such as sports, walking and outdoor pursuits, creative arts, music and cooking; to name but a few!
This role offers unique and challenging opportunities bringing great job satisfaction to those who are looking to make a positive difference to the lives of others. They provide relevant training including accredited health and social care diplomas through their own training academy. You will be required to work in a flexible manner on a rota which includes evenings, weekends and sleep-ins. In addition to opportunities for personal and career development they offer good conditions of service and a supportive, hands-on management culture.
This is a role which can be enjoyed by people who are committed to making a positive difference, including experienced care workers, graduates and people looking for a stimulating career path into social care.
Relief Positions are also available.
Our client is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to delivering local high quality care through a well-established and supported local work force.
Closing Date: 21st April 2017
This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email.