Support Worker - Learning Disabilities Day Service
Stockton-on-tees Borough Council, Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees
Support Worker - Learning Disabilities Day Service
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Stockton-on-tees Borough Council, Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 5 days ago, 15 Dec | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: a1f637ae763442bfa81748f3d2d375ae
Full Job Description
- Do you have experience of working in Health and Social Care?
- Are you looking for a new challenge where the work you do allows you to stay local to Stockton-on-Tees?
- Do you want to make a difference to the lives of local people in Stockton-on-Tees? Look no further! We have a fantastic opportunity for Support Workers to join the Day Opportunities Service here at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council. The service is responsible for supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs within the structure of a day service. We have sites in Thornaby, Stockton, Ragworth and Billingham. In this role you will be providing direct support to individuals, delivering engaging and developmental activities such as arts and crafts, glass and textiles, sporting activities, Makaton, prescribed therapies, community engagement, educational activities, music, quiz' and more! Our aim is to ensure all people accessing our services are provided with the highest quality of care with a focus on them having their best day. This is a varied and rewarding role with the benefit of being able to work daytime hours Monday - Friday with no shift work or weekend work. The successful applicant would be expected to work across Allensway and Community Based Options to meet the demands of the service. We will provide you with on the job training specific to the role, all you need to be a success is
- NVQ Level 2 in Adult Social Care or equivalent
- Experience of working in a care setting
- Good communications skills
- Empathy and a person-centred approach to support our service users.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work. We offer an excellent total reward package, including: - A competitive salary of up to £25,183
- 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
- Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
- Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.