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THIS VACANCY IS OPEN TO CDC REDEPLOYEES ONLY
Based at: Positive Step
Salary details: Grade 5 £24,397, pro rata plus 8.5% all inclusive allowance
Contract Type: Post 1: Permanent 22.5 hrs
Post 2: Permanent, 24 hours
Closing date: 6/12/24
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Support Worker.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a friendly welcoming team at Positive Step Social care Assessment Unit as a Support Worker. We have a couple of vacant Permanent position of 22.5 hours per week and 24 hours per week.
Within this role you will support service users with their daily living needs including personal care, nutritional, social and emotional in line with their individual care plans.
Facilitating stimulation and promoting independence. Support individuals with accessing new activities / opportunities and leisure interests whilst staying on the unit.
You will implement and review person centred support plans, therapy plans in accordance with the unit’s good practice guide for care planning.
You will have up to date knowledge of individual care by reading referral documentation, care plans and the unit’s communications systems and attending staff handovers daily.
You will need the ability to write clear, factual and accurate reports of individual care, monitoring forms and ensure that any area of concern is reported immediately to the duty Manager.
All duties will be undertaken with due regard to the dignity and choice of the service users ensuring that all personal care and discussions pertaining to individuals are done so privately.
As required you will assist in domestic duties including basic cleaning schedules, the service users laundry, ironing, labelling and putting away clothing, bedding and towels.
It is all employees’ responsibility for individual Health and Safety in the work place and to be aware of other staff, service users and visitors to the unit’s health and well-being by adhering to the unit’s health and safety procedures.
The post are available on contracts, working a rota pattern which covers 7 days a week and includes weekends and Bank Holidays. The days and afters shifts are working are between the hours of 07:00 hours and 22:00 hours. With flexibility being essential in all advertised roles.
In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.
Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.
If you require support with completing the application or with interview skills in general, please contact the Advance team via email advanceemploymenthub@doncaster.gov.uk or visit their website www.advancedoncaster.co.uk for further details.
Shortlisting week commencing 30/12/24 Interviews week commencing 6/1/25
For further details or an informal chat please contact:
Sharon Gillespie, Deputy Manager Tel: 01302 734361 Email : sharon.gillespie@doncaster.gov.uk
Rachel Thompson, Registered Manager Tel: 01302 734361, email
Rachael.thompson@doncaster.gov.uk
Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.
City of Doncaster Council is a disability confident employer committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job, are flexible when assessing people so disabled applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate they can do the job and make reasonable adjustments as required.
