Community Support Workers (Day Opportunities)

Job title:

Community Support Workers (Day Opportunities)

Company

Rutland County Council

Job description

We are looking for colleagues who want to make a difference and who are kind, patient and hardworking with fantastic people skills and the motivation to provide a high-quality service. Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to make a difference to people’s lives by empowering independence? If so this could be the role you have been waiting for.About you…….

• You have a caring nature
• Are good at building relationships and trust
• You are willing to learn and develop new skills
• You are committed to putting people you support first

About the job…….Working within the Community Support Services you will have the opportunity to work in day opportunities. Some evening/weekend and bank holiday work is required to meet the needs of the Community Support Service and its service users, however we are open to negotiation and will consider flexible working patterns to suit your life style including nights, days, evenings, weekends and will consider term time only options for the right applicants.Due to the nature of the role, some elements of physical work such as moving and handling and delivering personal care will be required.Basic pay of £12.45 – £12.65 per hour, Saturdays at £18.68 – £18.98 per hour, Sundays and bank holidays at £24.90 – £25.30 per hour.Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous, however, we can offer you a comprehensive induction and a tailored training plan, with support to undertake the QCF Diploma and Level 2 Health and Social Care qualifications fully funded by us!To find out more about the roles and how you can make a difference, please look at our team video using the link:The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the DBS are paid by us.We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.Our offer to you:Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.Find out more:To learn more about working with us visit or if you have any queries about this role please contact Rachel Manley, Assistant Team Manager, Day Opportunities on 07711 201758 or atIf you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at

Expected salary

£12.45 – 12.65 per hour

Location

Oakham, Rutland

Job date

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 03:04:16 GMT

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