Support Worker - Walton-on-Thames, United Kingdom - Surrey County Council

Surrey County Council

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Walton-on-Thames, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Job Introduction
This role has a starting salary of £24,977 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week.

The 36 hour working week is spread over 5 days and made up of a variety of shifts to support our 24-hour service at Rodney Place, KT12 3LE, Surrey.

We are happy to provide examples of shifts we require.

Rewards and Benefits

26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
A generous local government salary related pension
Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Team

We are looking for individuals who are seeking a role that will allow them to help make a difference to vulnerable adults living in Supported Living accommodation in Walton On Thames by working as Support Workers.

You will receive Full Induction Training (including mandatory training), as well as the opportunity to undertake further Personal Skills Training under regular staff supervision.

About the Role

As a Support Worker your main responsibility will be working with and supporting Adults with learning difficulties to create positive outcomes and promote independence.

You will undertake direct practical interactions with service users; including cooking, personal care and engaging with the wider community. For those residents you are supporting, you will also engage planning, implementation and delivery of care plans.

Aside from direct support for our residents, you will also have a the responsibility of organising shifts and communicating with colleagues to plan and coordinate activities.

You will also have the duty of working in partnership with other agencies, creating reports and attending and contributing to reviews as required.

Understanding of the sensitivity to the needs of people with learning disabilities.
A willingness to encourage and support people with learning disabilities to access activities and facilities in the community.
Respect for the cultures and beliefs of the people we support.
The resilience and emotional intelligence to handle challenging situations. Every day is different and can throw up its own challenges and pressures. You need to be adaptable but able to follow guidelines with a consistent, personcentred approach.
A flexible attitude, both to the level of care required by the people we support as well as the time requirements of the role.

Please note that this role involves shift work and working alternative weekends.

Shortlisting Criteria

Significant experience within a social service, supported living, or health setting.
Understanding of the needs and aspirations of adults with learning difficulties who may have additional physical or sensory disabilities or mental health needs.
The ability to communicate with people with physical, cognitive, or learning difficulties.
Experience of working as part of a team and an understanding of how to develop and motivate colleagues

Contact us
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 11/02/2024.

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