Community Support Worker

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 both supported living and 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 £11.79 - £11.98 per hour, Saturdays at £17.69 - £17.97 per hour, Sundays and bank holidays at £23.58 - £23.96 per hour. All hours worked above 37 hours per week paid at £23.96 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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxcZeozgQdU
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 https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk or if you have any queries about this role please contact Tracey Gilbert, Assistant Manager Supported Living on 07845 078955 or at tgilbert@rutland.gov.uk or Rachel Manley, Assistant Team Manager, Day Opportunities on 07711 201758 or at rmanley@rutland.gov.uk
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk
All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.
Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.

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