Support Worker

Directorate

Adult Social Care & All Age Commissioning

Section

Adult Social Care

Location

Waterside

Grade

Level 5

Hours

28 hours per week, part-time

Contract type

Fixed Term for 6 months

This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.

About us

We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that’s where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.

Further information on the Council and our directorates

The Role

Do you want to enable people with learning disabilities to be as independent as possible and empower individuals to live their best life? Are you looking for a fulfilling role that’s different every day? Are you caring, hardworking, honest and reliable?

Well, you should join our team! We are looking for Support Workers in Day Opportunities. We support adults who have profound and multiple learning disabilities, some of whom have behaviours that challenge.

Key Responsibilities

You will positively engage with people, showing your respect for them as an individual, working in a person centred way

Your skills, knowledge and experience will enable you to recognise, promote and develop a person’s strengths and abilities whilst equipping you to support with any physical, emotional and social requirements they may have

You will ensure that a person's right to privacy, dignity and choice are at the foundation of all you do

You will support and assist people with their health, wellbeing and personal care, paying particular attention to the individual's plans

Care, welfare, safety and security is everyone’s responsibility, ensuring that you follow relevant policies and procedure will enable us all to work safely

For more information on the role, please contact the Recruiting Manager Cheryl Ashman, Cheryl.Ashman@stoke.gov.uk