Support Worker
Tameside Council
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Grade E SCP 11 £28,142 SCP 16 £30,518
Hours Per Week: 36 hours
Base Location: Dukinfield Town Hall
Assessment Date: To be arranged
The Role
Supporting adults with a learning disability who may or may not challenge services and/or have very complex needs in their own homes to lead independent and meaningful lives.
About You
We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic and creative individuals.
You will work a 4-week rota that includes evenings, weekends and bank holidays. You will also be expected to carry out sleep-in duties when required.
Full training will be provided including SCIP (Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention); manual handling; positive behavioural support and any other bespoke training that is necessary for the person or people you will be supporting.
About Us
‘’Hello, I’m Joe Kelly, Interim Strategic Director of Adult Social Care and Health, and a proud resident of Tameside.
‘’Our vision for adult social care is simple: to support people to live well in the place they call home. That means enabling people to live well and age well, so they can enjoy long, healthy and fulfilled lives in our borough. I’m extremely proud of the way our services work together to support people to live a good life, one where they are able to do the things that truly matter to them.
‘’I believe strongly in authentic and compassionate leadership, and in supporting our workforce to practise in ways that genuinely listen to the people we support. Together, we deliver care that enables people to live their best lives - maximising opportunities, maintaining independence, and helping people stay connected to their communities.
‘’By joining us at Tameside, your voice will be heard. You’ll be part of an ambitious and supportive team that builds on the strengths of our communities and connects social care and health in local neighbourhoods. You’ll be encouraged to develop, reflect and grow in your career, while playing a direct role in shaping how we do things differently and delivering a truly transformative approach to social care.
‘’The people we support are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to an inclusive approach that recognises, values and champions the diversity of our borough, prioritising the strengths of everyone we support.
If this sounds like something you want to be part of, join Team Tameside and make a real difference in our residents’ lives.’’
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures.
Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.
We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.
Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here
For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager Kim Hill - 07545648768 - or Mike Vaughan 07971 547570