Generic Support Worker

Bracknell Forest Council

  • Bracknell, Berkshire
  • £24,582-28,023 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Person centred, always putting the guests first delivering great care, enthusiastic and energetic, reliable and trustworthy - we have a can-do attitude! You'll have time to do things right. Positive approach by all, for all.We want to help our most vulnerable guests to get their lives firmly back on track. It's why our support workers have the time to get to know everyone they work with. We're working towards protected caseloads. And we do what we think should be done, not just what needs to be done. Put simply, we change lives for the better.Because we're Bracknell Forest CouncilWhat it's like working in our team…We are a small team who works closely together to make sure we are providing the best support to the individuals who use our service. Sometimes the work is challenging however there is also time for finding creative solutions and every day is different.The role of the Generic Senior Support Worker is not only to support the Provider Services Manager in the day to day running of the services, including a CQC registered respite service, but to be creative in what we can, as a service, deliver.You will be supported to carry out the following duties, responsibilities and training…
  • To develop and support a wide range of interesting and socially inclusive activities for people using the Service.
  • Implement the Policies and Procedures of the Department and of the individual Services/Teams.
  • Ensure good communications within the whole LD service so that the service to individuals is coordinated and safe.
  • Participate in all appropriate internal/external training as identified through the supervision and appraisal system and utilise the skills and knowledge gained to improve services to individuals.
  • The service operates seven days a week and you will be required to work shifts to meet the needs of the service, which includes evenings, weekends, and on-call rotas.
The benefits you will experience are…
  • An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks
  • Opportunities for flexible and agile working, we offer a hybrid model of working to promote flexible working around personal and family commitments.
  • Generous annual leave commencing at 25 days increasing after 3 years' service to 28 days (pro rata for part time). With additional annual leave purchase policy.
  • Regular opportunities for development with internal and external training courses.
  • A great office location next to travel links and the regenerated town centre.
  • Internal sports and social club opportunities.
  • An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
  • Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.
  • Supermarket discount.
  • An interest free loan for a rail season ticket.
What we're looking for…The ideal candidate will be able to relate to and empathise with individuals with a learning disability. You will know how to implement empowering risk management procedures.
You will also be a role model and demonstrate the Council's values and beliefs. Receptive to new ideas and able to accept changes you will be motivated and able to use initiative.Interview dateInterviews will be held on Monday 6th May 2024Want to ask us a question?For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:Sarah Faulkner, Registered Manager: 01344 353 333At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age. As a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you need any adjustments at any point during the recruitment process by contacting our friendly recruitment team on recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.ukWe will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.Any candidates that are currently residing in the UK and wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.No agencies please.Equal OpportunitiesBracknell Forest Council - Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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