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Job Description
Organisation:Leicestershire County Council
WorkLocation:The Trees Short breaks Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 0XD
WorkerCategory:Fixed Location Worker
Salary:per annum (pro rata for parttime)
WorkingHours:22.5hrs and 30hrs per week (Must be able to work flexibly and participate in a work rota and work weekends and bank holidays when required)
ContractType:Permanent
Closing Date: 30th June 2025
Interview Date(s): TBC
This role does not meet the minimum salary requirements for sponsorship
N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a direct difference to peoples lives In return you will have the opportunity to develop and progress within a large public sector organisation with opportunities to thrive in a modern and flexible working environment. Our friendly team at The Trees Short Breaks service are looking for Support workers to join us.
About the Role
We are looking for individuals who can help us to deliver high quality care and support to adults with a learning disability and Autism Spectrum disorder in our Short Breaks and Supported Living services.
You willdeliver day to day support providing assistance with personal care promoting choice and control alongside maximising independence. Contributing to and creating Care and Support plans to ensure that effective care is delivered throughout the team.
We are interested in people who share the same values to join our committed team and celebrate individuality and diversity.You will receive all the training needed (in worktime) and have a team behind you to mentor coach and support your journey.
You will work in accordance with Leicestershire County Councils Employee Code of Conduct and Skills for Care Code of Conduct for Adult Social Care Workers.
We will meet the training costs and the DBS enhanced check (Adults Barred List) for a regulated activity required for this post.
About You
To apply for this postyou must be able to meet all of the following:
- Demonstrate a commitment to providing high quality care and support and maximising independence;
- Be responsive to meet the changing needs of a 24/7 service. Must be able to work flexibly and participate in a staff rota that incorporates working weekends and bank holidays;
- The ability to write clear and concise records;
- Have the ability to assist with the moving and handling of people using available equipment;
Wed also expect you to shareour commitment to our valuesand will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the interview process.
Benefits
Access to a Local authority pension
Counselling and Wellbeing support service
Onsite parking
Included DBS
Established and responsive service to government advice
Access to Blue light card benefits
Access to internal vacancies
Opportunities for progression
Supportive management team
For more information or an informal discussion please contact:
Name: Phil Hutchinson (Care Services Manager) Michelle Jordan (Care Service Team leader)
Telephone: 0
Email:or
How to Apply
Leicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation which is on a journey to embed and celebrate equality diversity and inclusion at every level.We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds as having a diverse workforce with different perspectives and ideas is fundamental to our values and enriches the services we offer our communities.We particularly welcome applicants from Ethnically Diverse and LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities to create a balanced workforce and one that reflects the communities we serve. Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria listed in the About You section above will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme.
To apply for this job please click Apply Now.
You will need to upload a supporting statement as part of your application which explains how you meet the criteria listed in the About You section above.For more information see theHow to Applysection on our career site.
If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post pleasecontact our Employee Service Centre:https://emss/support
Employment Type
Full-Time
