Senior Support Worker - Adults Community Services

We currently require a ‘Senior Support Worker’ to support Adults within the community based in Dudley, West Midlands.

Position Details:

Temporary on-going contract (will run until at least May 2021)
Full-time position: 37 Hours per week
Working hours:9.00-17.00, Monday-Friday
Supporting Adults with varying complex care needs within their own home

Job Description:

To be accountable for and promote equal opportunity, diversity and community cohesion to meet Council, Directorate and Service objectives. All employees have a responsibility not only for their own behaviour, but also for others regarding equality of opportunity. Any incident must be reported.
To participate in a Performance Review and Development meeting and undertake a plan of training where necessary. Develop his/her own skills and expertise in a professional manner.
In addition to all the responsibilities listed above, all employees must be flexible in their approach and undertake other duties that are commensurate with post holder’s level, wherever they may be, to achieve the objectives of the Directorate.
To represent the Council and Directorate in a professional manner meeting the Corporate and Directorate aims. To comply with Directorate and Corporate policies

Requirements:

Experience of working and supporting people who have a long term care need in a Health & Social care setting
An understanding of the needs of vulnerable people and their carers
Experience of staff support and development
Knowledge of management of risk and risk assessment
Knowledge of person centred and outcome focused approaches to support planning
Experience of supporting staff to successful completion of Common Induction Standards (CIS)
IT competent
NVQ Level 2&3 (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care

Apply online or contact Sammi at Peel Solutions for more information.