Job Description
Reference: R0002995
Service Area: Prevention, Access and Provider Services
Directorate: Adult Social Care and Health Integration
Salary: £24,496 - £25,878 pro rata
Hours: 24 hours per week
Contractual Status: Permanent
We are looking for candidates who are passionate about making a difference to individuals accessing our service you should have excellent communication skills and experience of working in a social care environment. It is imperative to be caring, compassionate and able to work as part of a team as well as independently.
You also must be able to follow instructions and be reliable. Candidates must also be enthusiastic, flexible, and creative and work collaboratively to deliver person centred services. We provide both respite and residential care for adults with learning disabilities with a varied range of care needs. We are looking for a person who can deliver excellent care to a diverse service user group.
Key duties of the residential support worker post will include:
To deputise in the absence of senior staff.
To direct and support colleagues.
Be committed to a customer led service.
Can plan, assess, monitor and problem solve.
Assist managers in the day to day running of the service.
The successful candidate will be committed to the continuing development of Learning Disability Care services. It is desirable that applicants have experience of working with adults who have learning disabilities; the successful applicant will need to be committed to the values of Middlesbrough Council.
Applicants will be expected to work waking night shifts, early mornings, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays as required.
The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Closing date: Monday 17th April 2023 by 12 midnight
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 24 per week
Salary: £12.69 per hour
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
- Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: R0002995