We’re looking for a Female Support Worker Interested?
Do you want a role where you’re recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others? Are you looking for a new challenge in Adult Social Care? If so, please keep reading as you’re just what we’re looking for! We are looking for female applicants only as it is an all-female service.
The team…
The Enablement and Independence service supports people with disabilities (learning disabilities, physical disabilities, or mental health conditions) to be influential in their local communities through citizenship, employment, enterprise, and volunteering opportunities. With a strong focus on the abilities of the individual and not their disabilities, we recognise the importance of supporting individuals to obtain their maximum potential and achieve the same life outcomes as those of people without disabilities.
Enablement and Independence services are also key to supporting older people to remain in their own homes through facilitating seamless hospital discharges, preventing unnecessary admissions to hospital and residential care, by working with individuals to regain or maintain their independence with enablement and reablement approaches.
About the roles….
Supported Living Scheme - Support Worker (it is a genuine occupational requirement that female applicants only are invited to apply)
Our Support Living Schemes provide support and enable adults with a learning disability to live successfully in the home and community of their choice; to ensure they have choice and control about where and who they live with, and to provide high quality support to promote independence.
This service supports and promotes all relevant quality standards as well as adhering to the Care Quality Commission’s 5 key lines of enquiry.
You will be required to carry out a range of duties including supporting tenants with tasks that promote their independence, maximise their wellbeing and maintain their dignity. This may include undertaking personal care tasks.
You will also support tenants to complete household tasks; including planning, preparation and serving of meals and general living skills, ensuring that individuals understand the need for safety and security of the home.
You must have knowledge of current legislation including the Care Act 2014, Equality Act 2010, Mental Capacity Act and related Safeguarding Adults policy and practice. Knowledge of the key issues in relation to working with people with learning disabilities is essential, as is knowledge of independent supported living.
You must have an NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care and have experience of working with people who have a learning disability, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
You will be required to develop and maintain a range of records, including individual care plans and health and safety records. Therefore, effective written and verbal communications skills are essential.
You will work to a rota which will include working evenings and weekends (including Bank Holidays) and additional sleep in duties.
People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council and we value every employee. We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.
Please refer to the job profile for the full list of essential criteria for the post.
A bit about Gateshead Council…
Adult Social Care is on the frontline of tackling the inequalities in poverty and health that our community face. Our Thrive Agenda aims to effectively address these issues to enable communities to live thriving lives. This means that everyone should have the opportunity to have purpose and meaning in their day-to-day life.
Working in Adult Social Care is not an easy job, however; there aren’t many that are more fulfilling when you can see the impact that you are having on the lives of the members of our community who need support.
We’re truly committed to providing people who use Adult Services the highest quality of support and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver this. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are. We offer a Strengths-Based Practice model, meaning we want to hear about your strengths, and will support you to develop these during your time with us.
What’s in it for you? Well, there’s so much on offer and here’s just a few of the highlights!
“Gateshead Council are very, very good at encouraging staff to progress in their careers, and to believe in the staff and believe in themselves” – David
“I think there is a real ethos of growing your own and making sure that staff are rewarded for their efforts and feel that they can do jobs.” – Angela
If successful you will need to apply for an enhances disclsoure.
It’s time to apply!
We’re delighted that you want to come and work with us! Please complete the application form
Job Profile
