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Rutland County Council

Community Support Workers

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Job summary

We are looking for colleagues who want to make a difference and who are kind, patient and hardworking with fantastic people skills and the motivation to provide a high-quality service. Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to make a difference to peoples lives by empowering independence? If so this could be the role you have been waiting for.

About you.

  • You have a caring nature
  • Are good at building relationships and trust
  • You are willing to learn and develop new skills
  • You are committed to putting people you support first

About the job.

Working within the Community Support Services you will have the opportunity to work in both supported living and day opportunities. Some evening/weekend and bank holiday work is required to meet the needs of the Community Support Service and its service users, however we are open to negotiation and will consider flexible working patterns to suit your life style including nights, days, evenings, weekends and will consider term time only options for the right applicants.

Due to the nature of the role, some elements of physical work such as moving and handling and delivering personal care will be required.

Basic pay of £10.79 - £10.98 per hour, Saturdays at £16.19 - £16.47 per hour, Sundays and bank holidays at £21.58 - £21.96 per hour. All hours worked above 37 hours per week paid at £21.96 per hour.

Main duties of the job

Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous, however, we can offer you a comprehensive induction and a tailored training plan, with support to undertake the QCF Diploma and Level 2 Health and Social Care qualifications fully funded by us!

To find out more about the roles and how you can make a difference, please look at our team video using the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxcZeozgQdU

The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the DBS are paid by us.

We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If youre interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.

All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.

Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.

About us

Our offer to you:

Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.

We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.

Find out more:

To learn more about working with us visit https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk or if you have any queries about this role please contact Tracey Gilbert, Assistant Manager Supported Living on 07845 078955 or at tgilbert@rutland.gov.uk or Rachel Manley on 07711 201758 or at rmanley@rutland.gov.uk

How to apply:

Click on the apply button which will redirect you to the Jobs Go Public (JGP site) where we handle all our vacancies. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you dont have an account, you will be guided through the set up process. Access to an account is necessary, as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have used to register.

If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758349 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk

Details

Date posted

22 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£10.79 to £21.96 an hour LGPS Pension contributions

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Term time hours

Reference number

F0104-0923-30080-81

Job locations

Rutland County Council

Catmos Street

Oakham

Rutland

LE15 6HP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Community Support Worker Day Opportunities

Purpose of the Job:

To support adults with learning disabilities to participate in a range of activities using both service based and community resources as appropriate. To use person centred approaches to enable people to make their own choices and have control over the support they receive to access community, education, and employment opportunities. To promote social inclusion and contribute towards service development to meet individual and service outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

1. To support the development of person centred plans, ensuring people have meaningful and achievable outcomes that meet aspirations as well as needs

2. To promote independence by supporting people to make their own choices and decisions.

3. To support individuals with their personal care ensuring all tasks are carried out with respect for privacy and dignity and in line with needs, wishes and preferences as defined in the support plan.

4. To safeguard and promote the welfare of people in Rutland through the embedding of safeguarding processes and practice

5. To promote healthy life styles for individuals, liaising with other professionals and agencies as appropriate.

6. To undertake specific health related tasks and implement plans of support developed by members of the multi-disciplinary team following training.

7. To administer medication in line with agreed policy and individual support plans following training.

8. To adhere to safe moving and handling procedures in line with individual support plans following training.

9. To support service user involvement in service development and delivery.

10.To support individuals/groups to attend local and regional events which promote key themes of interest to adults with learning disabilities

11.To support individuals to access employment opportunities

12.To support individuals to access educational opportunities

13.To support individuals to develop and maintain social networks and friendships.

14.To support individuals to manage their own money and to keep a record of expenditure in accordance with RCC and Day Opportunities Policy

15.To assist and be involved, as necessary and directed, in transport arrangements for the service, including driving the community support service vehicles

16.To maintain records according to departmental procedures.

17.To participate in supervision and the corporate appraisal programme.

18.To attend regular team meetings.

19. To act in accordance with the principles set out in the Employee Code of Conduct and the Councils Values, recognising the duty of all public sector employees to discharge public functions reasonably and according to the law.

This job description indicates the main areas of activity of this post. From time to time, however, other tasks/duties may be required but these will fall within the general areas of responsibility and grade of the post.

Community Support Worker Supported Living

Purpose of the Job:

To support adults with learning disabilities to undertake tasks with/for the people using the service in line with their individual needs. To use person centred approaches to enable people to make their own choices and have control over the support they receive To promote social inclusion and contribute towards service development to meet individual and service outcomes Key responsibilities:

1. Assist individuals to adhere to their tenancy agreement and liaise with representatives from the Housing Association. Encourage individuals involvement in the day to day running of their home, and to increase independence skills

2. Support the development of person centred planning, ensuring each individuals plans has meaningful and achievable goals with positive outcomes that meet aspirations as well as needs

3. Actively support individuals in housing related tasks, such as cleaning, laundry, shopping menu planning, preparing and cooking meals

4. Support individuals in and out of bed, dressing, undressing, personal care and showering/washing in line with personal support plans

5. Ensure all personal care tasks are carried out the respect for privacy and dignity, and in line with the needs, wishes and preferences of the individual as detailed in their support plan

6. Promote healthy lifestyles for individuals, liaising with other professionals and agencies as appropriate

7. Undertake specific health related tasks and implement plans of support developed by members of the multi-disciplinary team following training. Administer medication and adhere to safe moving and handling processes in line with agreed policy and individual support plans.

8. Support individuals to access a range of medical appointments such as doctors, chiropodist and opticians. Implement treatment regimes as required. Support individuals admitted to hospitals.

9. Contribute to the planning and supporting individuals to access a range of leisure, work and educational pursuits in line with individual wishes and person centred plans

10. Contribute to the support for individuals to manage their own money on a daily basis, including shopping, household bulls and personal money management

11. Actively promote effective communication, including accessible information to facilitate involvement and decision making. Support to read, write and deal with correspondence

12. Undertake a key worker role

13. Develop positive working relationships with the family and carers, and develop their understanding of the principles of the service

14. Maintain the security of the building and the safety of people receiving support, including the reporting of maintenance issues, and the organisation of repairs.

15. Maintain all records in line with departmental procedures

16. Respect the confidential nature of the work and protect personal information in accordance with Data Protection Legislation

This job description indicates the main areas of activity of this post. From time to time, however, other tasks/duties may be required but these will fall within the general areas of responsibility and grade of the post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Community Support Worker Day Opportunities

Purpose of the Job:

To support adults with learning disabilities to participate in a range of activities using both service based and community resources as appropriate. To use person centred approaches to enable people to make their own choices and have control over the support they receive to access community, education, and employment opportunities. To promote social inclusion and contribute towards service development to meet individual and service outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

1. To support the development of person centred plans, ensuring people have meaningful and achievable outcomes that meet aspirations as well as needs

2. To promote independence by supporting people to make their own choices and decisions.

3. To support individuals with their personal care ensuring all tasks are carried out with respect for privacy and dignity and in line with needs, wishes and preferences as defined in the support plan.

4. To safeguard and promote the welfare of people in Rutland through the embedding of safeguarding processes and practice

5. To promote healthy life styles for individuals, liaising with other professionals and agencies as appropriate.

6. To undertake specific health related tasks and implement plans of support developed by members of the multi-disciplinary team following training.

7. To administer medication in line with agreed policy and individual support plans following training.

8. To adhere to safe moving and handling procedures in line with individual support plans following training.

9. To support service user involvement in service development and delivery.

10.To support individuals/groups to attend local and regional events which promote key themes of interest to adults with learning disabilities

11.To support individuals to access employment opportunities

12.To support individuals to access educational opportunities

13.To support individuals to develop and maintain social networks and friendships.

14.To support individuals to manage their own money and to keep a record of expenditure in accordance with RCC and Day Opportunities Policy

15.To assist and be involved, as necessary and directed, in transport arrangements for the service, including driving the community support service vehicles

16.To maintain records according to departmental procedures.

17.To participate in supervision and the corporate appraisal programme.

18.To attend regular team meetings.

19. To act in accordance with the principles set out in the Employee Code of Conduct and the Councils Values, recognising the duty of all public sector employees to discharge public functions reasonably and according to the law.

This job description indicates the main areas of activity of this post. From time to time, however, other tasks/duties may be required but these will fall within the general areas of responsibility and grade of the post.

Community Support Worker Supported Living

Purpose of the Job:

To support adults with learning disabilities to undertake tasks with/for the people using the service in line with their individual needs. To use person centred approaches to enable people to make their own choices and have control over the support they receive To promote social inclusion and contribute towards service development to meet individual and service outcomes Key responsibilities:

1. Assist individuals to adhere to their tenancy agreement and liaise with representatives from the Housing Association. Encourage individuals involvement in the day to day running of their home, and to increase independence skills

2. Support the development of person centred planning, ensuring each individuals plans has meaningful and achievable goals with positive outcomes that meet aspirations as well as needs

3. Actively support individuals in housing related tasks, such as cleaning, laundry, shopping menu planning, preparing and cooking meals

4. Support individuals in and out of bed, dressing, undressing, personal care and showering/washing in line with personal support plans

5. Ensure all personal care tasks are carried out the respect for privacy and dignity, and in line with the needs, wishes and preferences of the individual as detailed in their support plan

6. Promote healthy lifestyles for individuals, liaising with other professionals and agencies as appropriate

7. Undertake specific health related tasks and implement plans of support developed by members of the multi-disciplinary team following training. Administer medication and adhere to safe moving and handling processes in line with agreed policy and individual support plans.

8. Support individuals to access a range of medical appointments such as doctors, chiropodist and opticians. Implement treatment regimes as required. Support individuals admitted to hospitals.

9. Contribute to the planning and supporting individuals to access a range of leisure, work and educational pursuits in line with individual wishes and person centred plans

10. Contribute to the support for individuals to manage their own money on a daily basis, including shopping, household bulls and personal money management

11. Actively promote effective communication, including accessible information to facilitate involvement and decision making. Support to read, write and deal with correspondence

12. Undertake a key worker role

13. Develop positive working relationships with the family and carers, and develop their understanding of the principles of the service

14. Maintain the security of the building and the safety of people receiving support, including the reporting of maintenance issues, and the organisation of repairs.

15. Maintain all records in line with departmental procedures

16. Respect the confidential nature of the work and protect personal information in accordance with Data Protection Legislation

This job description indicates the main areas of activity of this post. From time to time, however, other tasks/duties may be required but these will fall within the general areas of responsibility and grade of the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A good level of education equivalent to GCSE standard

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 in Social Care, or equivalent. Must be prepared to
  • undertake and complete this if not already attained.

Knowledge, skills and Values

Essential

  • Current full driving license

Desirable

  • Knowledge Knowledge of Person Centred Planning, Health Action plans,
  • SALT plans, End of Life plans and Communication Passports
  • Knowledge of Safeguarding Principles
  • Skills Able to liaise with other agencies, organisations, clients and their
  • carers
  • Appreciation of a multi-agency approach
  • Able to manage time effectively and prioritise action
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Able to receive and communicate effectively both verbally and in
  • writing
  • Able to record observations relevantly and accurately
  • Able to work with confidentiality, sensitivity and diplomacy
  • Able to work effectively on own as well as part of a team
  • Values Able to recognise discrimination and be proactive in ensuring the
  • Councils policy is put into practice.
  • Current full driving licence
  • Motivated and committed
  • Tolerant and diplomatic
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Positive attitude to disability and an understanding of the purpose
  • of advocacy
  • Participate in all training activities, and ensure ongoing awareness
  • of current instructions
  • Able to work flexibly on a rota basis including weekends, evenings
  • and Bank Holidays.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in a similar role

Desirable

  • Experience of providing personal care and support in a previous
  • role
  • Knowledge of Person Centered Planning, Health Action
  • Plans, SALT Plans, End of Life Plans and Communication
  • Passports
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A good level of education equivalent to GCSE standard

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 in Social Care, or equivalent. Must be prepared to
  • undertake and complete this if not already attained.

Knowledge, skills and Values

Essential

  • Current full driving license

Desirable

  • Knowledge Knowledge of Person Centred Planning, Health Action plans,
  • SALT plans, End of Life plans and Communication Passports
  • Knowledge of Safeguarding Principles
  • Skills Able to liaise with other agencies, organisations, clients and their
  • carers
  • Appreciation of a multi-agency approach
  • Able to manage time effectively and prioritise action
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Able to receive and communicate effectively both verbally and in
  • writing
  • Able to record observations relevantly and accurately
  • Able to work with confidentiality, sensitivity and diplomacy
  • Able to work effectively on own as well as part of a team
  • Values Able to recognise discrimination and be proactive in ensuring the
  • Councils policy is put into practice.
  • Current full driving licence
  • Motivated and committed
  • Tolerant and diplomatic
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Positive attitude to disability and an understanding of the purpose
  • of advocacy
  • Participate in all training activities, and ensure ongoing awareness
  • of current instructions
  • Able to work flexibly on a rota basis including weekends, evenings
  • and Bank Holidays.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in a similar role

Desirable

  • Experience of providing personal care and support in a previous
  • role
  • Knowledge of Person Centered Planning, Health Action
  • Plans, SALT Plans, End of Life Plans and Communication
  • Passports

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Rutland County Council

Address

Rutland County Council

Catmos Street

Oakham

Rutland

LE15 6HP


Employer's website

https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Rutland County Council

Address

Rutland County Council

Catmos Street

Oakham

Rutland

LE15 6HP


Employer's website

https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Manager Supported Living and Day Opps

Tracey Gilbert and Rachel Manley

tgilbert@rutland.gov.uk

07845078955

Details

Date posted

22 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£10.79 to £21.96 an hour LGPS Pension contributions

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Term time hours

Reference number

F0104-0923-30080-81

Job locations

Rutland County Council

Catmos Street

Oakham

Rutland

LE15 6HP


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