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Support Worker - Supported Tenancies

Newtown

Posted 18/09/2024

£28,545 - £29,515 per annum pro rata

Top Reasons to Apply
  1. We are looking for someone who has a positive attitude and a passion for working with people who have a Learning disability.
  2. You will be supporting people with Learning disabilities to develop their skills and independence by demonstrating and modelling activities.
  3. We will train you and develop your skills.
Job Description

Location: Newtown

Contract Hours: 21 hours, Permanent

Salary: Grade 5 + 17.5% Point 107 to Point 109 £28,545 to £29,515 per annum pro rata £14.79 to £15.29 per hour

About The Role:

Post is a 21 hour per week Support Worker

Working to a six-week rolling rota subject to change to meet needs of the service.

There is a requirement to work shifts day and evenings also weekends and Bank Holidays.

You will be supporting Adults who have a Learning Disability to manage their own home as to the principal responsibilities detailed in the Job description.

About You:

  • We are looking for someone who has a positive attitude and a passion for working with people who have a Learning disability.
  • Be able to deliver a service that is person centred has a strong focus on positive outcomes and an increase in people’s wellbeing.
  • To have an outgoing and friendly attitude with a positive outlook and a desire to meet all required challenges and aspects of the role.
  • To be able to think outside of the box and find creative solutions.
  • To always embrace and deliver the corporate values in everything we do these being.
  • Professional, Positive Progressive, Open, Collaborative,
  • To have the skills and knowledge on how to treat people with learning disabilities as valued individuals who have worth and dignity, with equal rights to a full place in society and encourage others to do so.

What You Will Do:

  • Supporting people with Learning disabilities to develop their skills and independence by demonstrating and modelling activities.
  • Working alongside a dedicated staff team and other professionals in the service users’ own home and other required venues.
  • Undertaking practical tasks and supporting people with their personal care, domestic activities and socially in the community.
  • Supporting service users to build and maintain family and friendship links and to reach goals and achieve personal outcomes.
  • Participating constructively in regular staff supervision and appraisal sessions.
  • Contribute to written assessments and Care Plans and attend Care Planning meetings compiling and keeping detailed records and reports.
  • Participating/attending required training to develop, grow and gain skills to enhance the role.

What We Offer:

  • We will train you and develop your skills
  • Flexible Working
  • Guaranteed defined benefit Pension Scheme
  • Learning and Development
  • Lease Car Scheme
  • Competitive Pay
  • A Great Place to Live
  • Powys County Council Reward Scheme
  • Health and Well Being
  • Salary Sacrifice Benefits

Powys County Council
Company Information

Powys County Council is a Welsh Unitary Authority with three constituent shires - Brecknockshire, Montgomeryshire and Radnorshire. We are the largest rural county in England and Wales, covering a quarter of the landmass of Wales (2000 sq miles).

The council is responsible for all local government services in the county, including education, social care, highways, leisure services and planning.

We employs around 6,000 staff county wide in a wide variety of roles from refuse collector to social worker, from teacher to highway engineer.

Key Facts
  • Head Office:

    Spa Road East,
    Llandrindod Wells,
    Powys
    LD1 5LG

  • Nearest Train Station:

    Llandrindod Station 0.5 miles / 12mins walk

  • Nearest Bus Stop:

    Llandrindod Wells, High Street 0.3 miles / 7mins walk

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