Community Support Worker
Job Description
Job title: Community Support Worker
Company: Wakefield Council
Job description: An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right person to join our committed teams working in a community-based setting alongside adults with learning disabilities.You should have some experience of working with people who have a learning disability where possible and the ability to promote independence within the user group. You should have an NVQ 2 in care or the commitment to work towards the adult care worker level 2 qualification and care certificate.We work within the Wakefield district providing support to adults with learning and physical disabilities. We have several community bases across the district and as part of your role you will be expected to support our service users to access activities within the community.You should understand person-centred approaches and what that means in practice for people with learning disabilities.You should have a full driving license; the D1 entitlement is desirable or the commitment to complete it within six months of starting. This will be funded by us.The role will require you to drive local authority vehicles including minibuses.We would encourage previous applicants to apply.What can I expect?
- Support and access to high-quality training programmes to progress your career to the next level.
- We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
- Access to Wellbeing Coaching if required, Support for Carers, a Sense of Belonging.
- Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card and many more.
Job title Community Support Worker Job reference 239586 Date posted 22/03/2024 Application closing date 14/04/2024 Location Wakefield Salary £22,980.00 to £24,474.72 pro rata. Grade 5 Package Blank Contractual hours 35 Basis Part time Job category/type Part time, Permanent Attachments Job descriptionAn exciting opportunity has arisen for the right person to join our committed teams working in a community-based setting alongside adults with learning disabilities.You should have some experience of working with people who have a learning disability where possible and the ability to promote independence within the user group. You should have an NVQ 2 in care or the commitment to work towards the adult care worker level 2 qualification and care certificate.We work within the Wakefield district providing support to adults with learning and physical disabilities. We have several community bases across the district and as part of your role you will be expected to support our service users to access activities within the community.You should understand person-centred approaches and what that means in practice for people with learning disabilities.You should have a full driving license; the D1 entitlement is desirable or the commitment to complete it within six months of starting. This will be funded by us.The role will require you to drive local authority vehicles including minibuses.We would encourage previous applicants to apply.What can I expect?
- Support and access to high-quality training programmes to progress your career to the next level.
- We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
- Access to Wellbeing Coaching if required, Support for Carers, a Sense of Belonging.
- Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card and many more.
Expected salary: £22980 – 24474.72 per year
Location: Wakefield
