Senior Support Officer

West Bromwich, West Midlands
£27,254-31,022 per year
Permanent
Full-time

18 hours ago

We have an exciting opportunity to join a bespoke service within adult services. You will have the opportunity to make the difference to a person life and journey.Main duties of the job

Provide day to day support and direction for the staff team.
To act in a duty capacity for all contact regarding the daily running of the service.
To provide enhanced support to enable individuals to fully access all Day Opportunities to include but not limited to P.E.G feeding devises and Administration of Medications.
To provide cover in the absence of the Assistant Disability Day Opportunities Managers.
Work with vulnerable adults who have learning disabilities, helping the person to achieve personal outcomes, ambitions, and maximise opportunities, taking control of their lives and making their own choices. Enabling the person to grow relationships and build networks in their local community.
Working creatively and proactively to ensure person centred approaches are used for people with disabilities. To work under the managers guidance to follow support plans.
Utilise the public transport system to access the local community and public services. To lone work in the community with individuals you are supporting. To maintain electronic contact records of your support and reporting to your line manage any concerns.

About usFor an informal discussion, please contact Ella Blewitt on 0121 543 4467 orella1_blewitt@sandwell.gov.ukWe reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible.DetailsDate posted03 September 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£27,254 to £31,022 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberF0093-25-9030Job locationsStoney Lane Day CentreStoney LaneWest BromwichWest MidlandsB71 4JAJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesWe have an exciting opportunity to join a bespoke service within adult services. You will have the opportunity to make the difference to a person life and journey.Duties:-

Provide day to day support and direction for the staff team.
To act in a duty capacity for all contact regarding the daily running of the service.
To provide enhanced support to enable individuals to fully access all Day Opportunities to include but not limited to P.E.G feeding devises and Administration of Medications.
To provide cover in the absence of the Assistant Disability Day Opportunities Managers.
Work with vulnerable adults who have learning disabilities, helping the person to achieve personal outcomes, ambitions, and maximise opportunities, taking control of their lives and making their own choices. Enabling the person to grow relationships and build networks in their local community.
Working creatively and proactively to ensure person centred approaches are used for people with disabilities. To work under the managers guidance to follow support plans.
Utilise the public transport system to access the local community and public services. To lone work in the community with individuals you are supporting. To maintain electronic contact records of your support and reporting to your line manage any concerns.

Essential requirements for the role:-

NVQ Level 2 In Health and Social care or equivalent.
Good knowledge of the Sandwell area and public transport Good communication, planning & organisation skills.
A flexible approach
Will encourage people to develop self-care and independent living skills

This role required an enhanced DBS check with Adults Barring check. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesWe have an exciting opportunity to join a bespoke service within adult services. You will have the opportunity to make the difference to a person life and journey.Duties:-

Provide day to day support and direction for the staff team.
To act in a duty capacity for all contact regarding the daily running of the service.
To provide enhanced support to enable individuals to fully access all Day Opportunities to include but not limited to P.E.G feeding devises and Administration of Medications.
To provide cover in the absence of the Assistant Disability Day Opportunities Managers.
Work with vulnerable adults who have learning disabilities, helping the person to achieve personal outcomes, ambitions, and maximise opportunities, taking control of their lives and making their own choices. Enabling the person to grow relationships and build networks in their local community.
Working creatively and proactively to ensure person centred approaches are used for people with disabilities. To work under the managers guidance to follow support plans.
Utilise the public transport system to access the local community and public services. To lone work in the community with individuals you are supporting. To maintain electronic contact records of your support and reporting to your line manage any concerns.

Essential requirements for the role:-

NVQ Level 2 In Health and Social care or equivalent.
Good knowledge of the Sandwell area and public transport Good communication, planning & organisation skills.
A flexible approach
Will encourage people to develop self-care and independent living skills

This role required an enhanced DBS check with Adults Barring check.Person SpecificationExperienceEssential

Good knowledge of the Sandwell area and public transport Good communication, planning & organisation skills.
A flexible approach
Will encourage people to develop self-care and independent living skills

QualificationsEssential

NVQ Level 2 In Health and Social care or equivalent.

Person SpecificationExperienceEssential

Good knowledge of the Sandwell area and public transport Good communication, planning & organisation skills.
A flexible approach
Will encourage people to develop self-care and independent living skills

QualificationsEssential

NVQ Level 2 In Health and Social care or equivalent.

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