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To apply for this job, you must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be an employee of Kirklees Council.
- Be employed by Kirklees for the duration of the recruitment process – up to and including the start date.
- Have successfully completed your probationary period.
(Please note that if you work for an Academy, you are not an employee of the Council.)
Your employment status will be checked, if you do not meet the above requirements your application will be rejected.
North Kirklees Day Opportunities provides a service for adults aged 18 and above whom have a wide range of complex learning disabilities and can also present complex health and/or behavioural needs.
It is a safe, and friendly environment for individuals where they can meet others and take part in activities that will help maintain their life skills.
Main duties:
Supporting individuals with a wide range of tasks around movement & handling, personal care, supporting with exercise programs, administration of medication / buccal rescue medication, and Gastrostomy care.
Working with individuals on a 1-1 with individuals with complex health/behaviours, promoting daily living skills, offering choices / guidance, and promoting dignity, respecting service users’ cultural beliefs, lifestyle, privacy and confidentially.
Contributing to care plans and risk assessments, assisting with transport to/from individual’s home.
Other requirements:
An understanding of Adult Social Care.
Caring and flexible approach.
Hold the Care Certificate (or equivalent) or be prepared to complete this within 12 weeks of appointment.
Willingness to undertake specialist training.
Working in Social Care is a challenging and rewarding job. Would you like to join a team making real difference to the lives of others?
We offer a wide range of staff benefits and there is plenty of support available when you join our team.
If you want to feel valued, trusted and recognised for a job well done whilst having the personal and professional support you need, apply now!
