Support Worker (Days)

Kirklees Council

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Organisation

Kirklees

Directorate

Adults & Health

Service Area

Strategic Commissioning, Partnerships & Provider Services

Hours

Number of Jobs

Location(s)

Wilton Court, Cleckheaton and surrounding areas

Position type

Temporary

Length of contract

31/08/2027

Grade

Grade 5

Salary

£24,998 - £25,395 & 7% enhancements

Enhancements / additional payments details

7% rolling rota

Advert Wording

The Role

We are a 24/7 supported living service, looking for a caring Support Worker to join our team at North Kirklees. We run three buildings, one based in Mirfield (The Mews), one in Heckmondwike (Brighton Court) and the other in Cleckheaton (Wilton Court).

This service supports adults who have a learning disability and/ or physical health or communication needs to be independent, in their own homes in a supported setting.

We work on a10 week rolling rota to cover the service.

The role consists of supporting and assisting adults with learning disabilities, mental health problems and challenging behaviour. This will include helping them with their personal development including helping them to gain control of practical living skills such as preparing meals, doing laundry, and maintaining their personal hygiene.

Working Day

You will work shifts on a 7 day rota system including weekends and Public Holidays.
The working hours are between 7am until 10pm.

Role Requirements

It is essential that you have a high level of understanding of Adult Social Care.
You must be able to demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional training and development and possess a basic awareness of both health and safety issues and food hygiene.

For a full list of the role requirements, please see the attached job profile and focus sheet which are tailored to this role.

Benefits

Our employees are at the very heart of the services we provide to the community, to help us achieve our ambitions, we want the best possible team. In return, we will make sure you are rewarded with a great range of to support you in and out of work.

Lauren Davies is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.

If you are internal and want to apply for this job as a secondment you must be a substantive employee of the Council with over 6 months continuous service and have successfully completed your probation period.

Applications for secondments will only be accepted if approved by your manager, you will be asked to confirm on your application form that you have the relevant permission. If you are refused permission to apply for a secondment, please contact HR Recruitment to register the refusal.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.