Job summary
We are looking for highly motivated, creative, and enthusiastic Support Workers based at Horizon and The Birches day centres in Cambridge. These positions involve supporting adults with learning disabilities and older people in the community and within the day service. We are looking for staff who are interested and skilled in running activities such as physical exercise, crafts, gardening, cooking and music, and who can support our service users to access community resources, for example, swimming pools, shops, and the local library. For more information, or to chat about this opportunity, please contact Beth at Horizon on 01223 714700 or at bethan.ball@cambridgeshire.gov.uk Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Main duties of the job
You will be assisting our service users with all aspects of their care, including personal care, empowering them to maintain their independence and well-being. You will organise activity sessions within the centres to help us ensure a varied timetable of activities throughout the week. The hours for these roles are Monday - Friday from 8.55am to 4.10pm with a 5pm finish on Tuesdays. This role does not meet the salary requirement for us to be able to offer sponsorship. Interviews will be held w/c 6th July 2025. We offer excellent training and the opportunity to be part of a supportive team committed to delivering excellent services for people in Cambridge. You will have completed the Level 2 Care skills qualification in Health and Social care or an equivalent recognised qualification. You will be creative and enthusiastic and will be able to run, and participate in, exciting and engaging activities with older people and adults with learning disabilities. As you will be in regular contact with service users, families, carers, other professionals, and partner agencies, you will have excellent verbal and written communication skills combined with a sensitive and professional approach. An important aspect of the Support Worker role will be assisting people with their personal care, so you will have a practical, empathetic and supportive approach. You will also have a good understanding of equal opportunities, a person-centred approach and diversity. Please use your supporting statement within your application to outline how your skills and experience meet the essential criteria outlined in the attached Job Description. Candidates will be progressed regularly and the opportunity will be filled as soon as we identify suitable candidates. So please don't hesitate, send your application in now !
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Details
Date posted
02 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£24,790 to £25,183 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VP5E2FEE44
Job locations
Cambridge
CB1 3HY
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridgeshire County Council
Address
Cambridge
CB1 3HY
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