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Form of work
SalarySupport Workers (CDC)
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Hamilton Court
12/05/2024
Support Workers (CDC)
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details
Salary
Grade 6 £23,885 - £24,693 pro rata (pay award pending)
Contractual hours
30
Basis
Part time
Region
Doncaster
Job category/type
Care
Date posted
24/04/2024
Job reference
REQ17028
Job description
Based at: Hamilton Court
Salary details: Grade 6, £23,885 - £24,693 pro rata (pay award pending) based on full time 37 hours, plus 8.5% all inclusive allowance
Contract Type:
4 x 30 hours per week, Permanent posts
3 X 20 hours per week, Temporary posts
Please state clearly on your application form which post(s) you wish to apply for.
Closing date: 12th May 2024
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to these posts.
Please be aware that, unfortunately, these positions do not meet the salary threshold for sponsorship.
There’s never been a more exciting time to join Doncaster Council.
We are passionate about Doncaster - it’s a great place to live, do business and visit.
We have plenty to shout about – Doncaster is the UK’s best connected location, we have many major developments in the pipeline, a vibrant urban centre with a thriving arts and cultural scene, sport and leisure attractions, wonderful green spaces and a fascinating heritage. We firmly believe, as do our partners, that Doncaster is the place to be with a bright future and ambitions ahead of it. But don’t just take our word for it – anyone joining the council, can look forward to expanding their knowledge and skills in a dynamic, creative and nurturing environment while truly making a difference to the communities we serve
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a friendly welcoming team at Hamilton Court as a Support Worker. We have several positions available, both permanent and temporary, and various hours.
Do you have the commitment and positive values to make a difference to the individuals in our supported living service?
Hamilton Court is a registered service in the village of Conisbrough which provides supports for adults who have a learning disability and or associated physical disabilities. The properties comprise of 3 houses of multiple occupancy and four individual flats. In total there are 16 individuals who we support.
Within this role you will support individual’s with their daily living needs including personal, nutritional, social and emotional, and facilitate stimulation and promote independence in line with their individual support plans. You will also support individuals with accessing new activities/opportunities, work and leisure interests. You will review person centred support plans and risk assessments. You will have an up to date knowledge of individuals support by reading support plans and the service’s communications systems and attending staff handovers daily.
We are looking for a calm, resourceful and energetic individual who is well motivated, hardworking and keen to join our friendly team. You will provide and promote person-centred care and support to individual’s within our service. You will have skills in positive communication and engagement and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support. You must be able to follow agreed guidelines and to work positively within a consistent, mutually supportive team.
All duties will be undertaken with due regard to the dignity and choice of the individuals, ensuring that all personal care and discussions pertaining to individuals are done so privately. As required you will also assist in domestic duties including basic cleaning schedules, the individual’s laundry, ironing, and other household tasks.
As a Support Worker of Hamilton Court, you will have the responsibility to provide the delivery of, a high quality service as required by the Care Quality Commission and Doncaster’s contractual standards. This will include supporting with the day-to-day patterns of care and support in the service, in a way which is based on the principles of good quality care. This will reflect control, cleanliness, comfort, safety, participation, involvement, privacy, dignity and choice. The supported living service will be provided in accordance with the statements of purpose.
You will need the ability to write clear, factual and accurate reports for individuals care and support. Also reports in relation to any accidents, incidents, safeguarding’s, along with ensuring that any area of concern is reported immediately to the senior on duty and Registered Manager.
A good knowledge and understanding of enabling services, Learning Disabilities, Safeguarding Adults, Health and Safety, Data protection and the core principles of CQC is essential within this role.
It is all employees’ responsibility for individual Health and Safety in the work place and to be aware of other staff, service users and visitors to the unit’s health and well-being by adhering to the unit’s health and safety procedures.
These posts are based at Hamilton Court but you may be required to work at other services sometimes at short notice. The posts are all working a rota pattern which covers 7 days a week and includes evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays, as the service is open 365 days a year. The days and afters shifts are working are between the hours of 07:00 hours and 22:00 hours. A four week master rota pattern is provided, adjustments made with four weeks advanced notice, to cover the service requirements at that time. With flexibility being essential in all advertised roles.
Full details about the responsibilities and requirements of the role are contained in the role summary and job profile.
In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, local government pension scheme and access to a range of staff discount and flexible benefits schemes. Visit our our Working in Doncaster - City of Doncaster Council page to find out more.
Shortlisting Week commencing 13th May 2024.
Interviews Week commencing 20th May 2024
For further details please contact: Claire Heriot, Registered Manager, Tel: 07977077387 or Email : claire.heriot@doncaster.gov.uk
These posts involve working with adults and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.
Support Workers (CDC)
