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Support Worker

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Part time
Advert Start Date:
07/10/2016
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 23/10/2016 23:59
Salary:
£10,244.94 - £10,672.62 Annually
Hours per week:
23 hours per week (3 week rota)
Job Category:
Social Care - Adult Service
Vacancy ID:
156221
Employment Location:
Stockton-on-Tees
Post Number:
006831
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
23 Oct
Further Information
The following vacancy is at Lanark Short Breaks which is a 12 bedded service providing short breaks support for Adults with an identified learning disability. At our last inspection we are proud to have achieved a CQC rating of GOOD in all areas.

We are looking for an experienced, committed and enthusiastic individual who can demonstrate and deliver high standards of person centred care and support.

You will be involved in all aspects of personal care delivery and participate in providing a caring and stimulating environment which promotes independent daily living skills and social activities both within the house and also in the wider community.

You will be qualified to a minimum of NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in a Health and Social Care related subject (including medication administration) and be expected to attain Level 3 in Administering Medication within two months of appointment.

You will be joining a very supportive team who all work towards the one goal of providing outstanding care and support for everyone who accesses short breaks. In return you will be supported to develop your own personal skills, receive regular supervision and be part of a successful team.

This post requires the person to work a shift pattern covering 365 days which includes working days, evenings, weekends and public holidays. You will also be expected to undertake some sleepover duties as required. You will participate to an agreed rota but would be expected to be flexible to meet the changing requirements of the people who access the service.

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

For a further informal discussion, please contact Wendy MacDonald, Registered Manager, on 01642 527841.

An online application form and further information is available from www.stockton.gov.uk/job-vacancies/. Alternatively you can contact Xentrall Recruitment Services, Tel: (01642) 526992 or email recruitment@xentrall.org.uk

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council ensures that all customers, both internal and external receive a consistently high quality level of service.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.