Support Worker

Role Responsibility

Meadowside offers overnight short breaks for people with learning disabilities and complex medical health needs from the age of eighteen upwards.  

We are seeking a 25 hour Support Worker to join our team to provide a nurturing and safe environment which will promote the emotional and physical well-being of people. Individuals should be flexible in their approach, be able to work collaboratively and share our commitment to improving outcomes for people.

You will work alongside a small team to ensure the smooth running of the shift where people are provided with stimulating and meaningful learning experiences and activities. With on shift guidance and support, you will help to supervise and respond to each person to ensure their safety whilst providing them with the comfort, stimulation, and reassurance to make each visit an enjoyable stay.

The role will involve working on a fixed rota pattern, that will include evenings, alternate weekends, and some bank holidays.

You will need to hold a Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or be willing to work towards achieving this within two years of employment.  You will also be expected to complete your Care Certificate if you do not already hold this.

You will have experience of supporting people with learning disabilities and possess knowledge of safeguarding and adult protection. You must be able to take personal and professional responsibility for your actions and performance. In return, you will be provided with an ongoing programme of specialist training and be provided with regular supervision to enable you to confidently progress in your career.

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The interviews will be held on Wednesday 3^rd March, Friday 5^th or Monday 8th March 2021. 

Contact Details

Please contact Hannah Forward or Alexa Lowden on 01304 363445 should you wish to discuss the position further.

About the Company

Please note – if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.