19 Leeds City Council jobs in England & Wales

To provide support to adults with eligible reablement needs with personal care and daily living activities in line with an agreed reablement delivery plan in order that their independence choice control and social inclusion is maximized as part of a reablement intervention Responsibilities To provide support with personal care utilising a person-centred approach to enable customers to maximise their independence and recovery. To support customers with daily living activities as identified in their support plan and as part of a package of support including personal care. To contribute to and utilise reablement delivery plans and person-centred risk assessments to promote independence in a safe environment. To carry out moving and handling including use of equipment. To support customers in the use of community equipment, telecare and adaptations. To contribute to reviews considering customer's ongoing support needs. To support with medication as identified by a medication planner and maintain required records. To support customers to access the local amenities and the community outside of their home as part of a reablement plan. To promote dignity and wellbeing, and safeguard adults from abuse and ensure all safeguarding concerns are reported to line manager. To respect the confidential nature of the work and ensure that customers and carers are aware of the Councils policies relating to the customers access to files and to work within the appropriate information sharing agreements. To communicate with the customer, their family, carers and other professionals involved in their support as necessary. To attend and participate in meetings, training and supervision as required. To accurately complete all necessary documentation, written and electronic, records and reports as necessary and determined by the LCC procedures. To attend and participate in meetings, training and supervision as required. To work flexibly and as part of a team across the city. To deliver a high-quality service in line with CQC regulations and requirements. To assist with basic training and induction of colleagues and new starters. To participate in training and development activities (including reflective practice) as necessary to ensure up to date knowledge, skills and continuous professional development. To complete the Care Certificate within 12 weeks of commencement of the post. To actively respect and consider all cultural, religious, personal and social needs. To actively promote and support Leeds City Council's Policies on Equal Opportunities and to work in an anti-oppressive manner. To comply with the requirements of all LCC policies procedures and staff instructions, including responsibilities for Health and Safety, Safeguarding Adults and Equality and Diversity. To undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade.,

• Understand and embrace Leeds City Council Values and Behaviours and codes of conduct.
• Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon
• Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies.
• Carry out all duties having regard to an employee's responsibility under Health and Safety Policies.
• Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities.
• Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
• Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
• Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity policies of Leeds City Council.
• Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.
• The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.
  
  Candidates must demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as possessing numeracy abilities. A commitment to equal opportunities, and an understanding of disability issues and some experience or knowledge of caring for people is essential. The posts require providing personal care using strength-based approaches and empowering individuals to achieve their potential., Candidates to undertake a Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship within 12 months of commencement of the post.
Candidates to successfully complete the Care Certificate within 12 weeks of commencement into post Successful candidates will be offered an opportunity to undertake a Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship. Essential requirements It is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate that they meet all the essential requirements.
• Ability to work with one or more of the following customer groups, older people, people who have physical and/or sensory impairments, people who have mental health problems, people who have learning difficulties and parents with children
• Ability to communicate and present varied information in the most appropriate formats and pass information effectively, accurately and concisely between various stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a supportive and enabling manner that focuses on supporting individual customers to achieve their goals during a short-term intervention.
• Ability to use a person-centred approach and contribute to and monitor support plans
• Ability to respond to rapid changes in customers skills and confidence and their support needs
• Ability to show empathy and patience when supporting customers.
• Ability to demonstrate personal and daily living skills and techniques
• Ability to work unsupervised and on one's own initiative on a daily basis.
• Ability to work with and consider the needs of customers from diverse, multi-cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team.
• Ability to undertake moving and handling
• Ability to travel around the city to meet the needs of the service
• Ability to work with a variety of electronic communications and technology.
• Must have valid driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of confidentiality and the needs and wishes of customers as appropriate.
• Demonstrate an awareness of the needs of older and disabled
• Demonstrate an understanding of diversity issues within local communities.
• Demonstrate functional skills in literacy and numeracy at Level 1 or equivalent
• Requirement to do the Care Certificate within 12 weeks of commencement of the post
• Commitment to undertake a Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship within 12 months commencement of the post.
• To respect each customers right to exercise choice and control over their own lives, Desirable requirements It is desirable that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates are not required to meet all the desirable requirements however these may be used to distinguish between candidates.
• Local knowledge of the area.
• Knowledge of the social model of disability.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety at work policies
• Knowledge of moving and handling techniques
• Experience of working with people and supporting people in a paid or voluntary capacity
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience of working with older or disabled people in a social care or health setting
• Knowledge of the problems of disadvantaged group
  
  Would you like to be part of something bigger and join us in our ambition to become the Best City, working together as a Team for Leeds. Do your values match ours and do you have something to offer?
Leeds City Council delivers over 500 different services to residents and is dedicated to bringing the benefits of a prosperous, vibrant and attractive city to the people of Leeds. This is a fantastic time to join us.


• a competitive pay progression structure including generous employer pension contributions
• flexible career paths with tailored personal and professional development
• support for you, your home and your family including personal, and financial support
• hybrid working arrangements (subject to needs of the role) and a flexitime system
For more information about our benefits please see the benefits section of our jobs page. Introduction to the role of the team SkILs reablement support helps people get their independence back at home after an illness, injury, or life change. The SkILs Service supports adults with various requirements from a range of communities, using a person-centred approach, to enable them to maximise their independence and recovery. Your role The post holder will be community based, providing the service within customers' own homes (you will need to be a car driver) You will
• support people with everyday tasks like getting washed and dressed and becoming independent in doing this
• find new ways to enable people to do the activities they used to do
• build people's confidence and support them to access the community facilities around them, We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. Leeds City Council is ranked 70 on the Stonewall Equality Index 2022. We are also an Age friendly employer, a Mindful employer and a Disability Confident leader. Leeds City Council is a compassionate employer who is proud to offer the best employee experience. Our employee benefits aim to look after your health and wellbeing, your workplace and your finances. Our shared Values and behaviours help everyone to be their best. You can read more in the following link Leeds City Council Values and Behaviours All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.