Senior Support Worker x 2 posts (CDC)

Based at: Positive Step, Doncaster Salary details: Grade 6, 23,885 - 24,693 pro rata (pay award pending) plus 8.5% all inclusive allowanceContract Type: Permanent, Part Time Hours: 32 hours and 24 hours per weekPlease state clearly on your application form which post(s) you wish to apply for.Closing date: 29th September 2024Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to these posts.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 a opportunity to be part of this in the role of Senior Support Worker.We are looking to engage 2 permanent Senior Support Workers to join a friendly team.You will work a rota pattern which covers 7 days a week and includes weekends and Bank Holidays. The shifts are between the hours of 06:45 hours and 22:15 hours, with flexibility being essential.Within this role you will:- Support service users with their daily living needs including personal, nutritional, social and emotional in line with their individual care plans. Facilitate, stimulate and promote independence. Support individuals with accessing new activities / opportunities and leisure interests whilst staying on the unit. Implement and review person centred support plans, therapy plans in accordance with the units good practice guide for care planning. Have up to date knowledge of individual care by reading referral documentation, care plans and the units communications systems and attending staff handovers daily. Have 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 units health and well-being by adhering to the units health and safety procedures.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 [email protected] or visit their website www.advancedoncaster.co.uk for further details.Shortlisting will take place week commencing 30th September 2024 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 7th October 2024.For further details or an informal chat please contact: Sharon Gillespie, Deputy Manager, Tel: 01302 734361 Email : [email protected] posts involve working with adults and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-checkDoncaster 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.