Support Worker

Job DescriptionSupport Worker - Day Service - SensePlus Portsmouth Salary: Band: 5 £24,362 - £26,073 (£19,752 - £21,140) for 30 hours.1 x 37 hour post & 1 x 30 hour post - days and times to be discussed at interview.Please advise on your application the hours you are applying for.Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Portsmouth City CouncilAt Portsmouth City Council we're all about developing our staff, because we want to build a bigger and better city but we need the best employees to do so.With a little over 207,000 residents and 8,000 businesses throughout this city, this unitary authority's main goal is to ensure the best care and development of all those within the city. From customer service to multi-million-pound projects, our residents are at the heart of everything we do.The Service SensePlus Portsmouth is the PCC In House service which provides support and development opportunities for adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) who may also have additional physical needs, including some behaviours of distress that may present a challenge.Using the expectations of 'Valuing People Now', we aim to enable people to make informed choices and develop skills through the use of sensory stimulation. We aim to enable people who use the service to enjoy a good quality of life.SensePlus Portsmouth currently has two separate units, open Monday to Friday and is committed to working with people in ways that supports and maximises their independence and relationships. To achieve this we offer meaningful, structured sessions, which are tailored to support people's goals set out in Personal Profiles for staff to follow. The sessions use multisensory stimulation to aid engagement, participation, and positive outcomes for set goals. Your New RoleWorking as part of the team you will ensure that people who attend the service receive a day care package that reflects their personal abilities and skills and promotes further engagement, independence, wellbeing, and growth.You will be working with people who have profound and multiple learning disabilities, using multisensory stimulation to achieve positive outcomes for individuals. You will be expected to follow and deliver structured session plans and record details of session outcomes for the service users; raising and discussing any concerns identified during sessions with relevant senior staff. You will undertake complex personal care tasks as required following guidelines, risk assessments and using equipment supplied (training will be given).Please view the full details on the role here.What you'll need to succeedYou will need sound knowledge and an understanding of the needs of people with PMLD and complex needs and the conditions commonly associated with PMLD. You will have excellent literacy, verbal and communication skills which are essential as you will be required to maintain accurate and comprehensive written records for people using the service. The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. You will have experience equivalent to NVQ Level 3 or above in Social Care and will undertake the Care Certificate and specific qualifications made available that are essential to this post. In addition, you will need an OCN national qualification in Understanding the Needs of Individuals with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) or the ability to successfully complete this qualification within an agreed timeframe. With a calm manner and flexible approach, you will be able to deliver and follow set guidelines for personal care, and be able to complete, implement and follow Personal Profile Plans, session plans and risk assessments whilst supporting the Service. Excellent physical and mental health is essential to enable you to undertake the demands of this role and experience of moving and handling techniques and equipment would be beneficial, though best practice training will be provided. In addition, you will understand the principles of client confidentiality and data protection.Please view the full details of what you need to fulfil the role hereYou will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.What you'll get in returnWe really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards: Generous annual leave (27 days per year rising to 31, pro rata for part time hours) with the potential to purchase additional leave. A fantastic pension which allows you the opportunity to pay in more for that greater return. Flexible working hours. Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships. Extensive wellbeing support through the Employee Assistance Programme Discount on travel, travel loans and the bike loan scheme Discounts on a wide range of goods and services - access a range of discounts and offers from thousands of restaurants, shops and more.Staff rewards: https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-for-the-council/Application process:Please read the full job profile (click here) for further details on the post to ensure your application matches the requirements of the role stated in the who is the person.Remember to demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. This is important or you are likely not to be shortlisted. Please do not just send a CV.Please ensure you provide your full education history from secondary school, include name/address of establishment, details of relevant qualifications & awarding body. Please explain any gaps - this is essential for all safeguarding roles.You may wish to attach an additional letter or document to supplement you application.DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We are a disability confident employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all areas of society.Closing time/date: 2 October 2024 @ 23.59 pm.A commitment to our valuesWe are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours.We will email applicants from time to time; please ensure you check e-mail folders as sometimes our e-mails may go into spam/junk folders. Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact [email protected].