Meadow Lodge Respite Unit, Permanent, Full time 37 hours per week, Up to £31,364 per annum
Salary: £29,269 - £31,364 (plus 10% unsocial hours plussage for qualifying shifts)
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting
Respite Service – Promoting Health, Ensuring Care
We support people with a learning disability who may live with additional complex physical or health needs, challenging behaviour, or autism.
At Meadow Lodge we provide short breaks away from the family home supporting customers, enabling them to take part in meaningful community focused activities. We work with families, paid and unpaid carers to ensure that they are also involved and listened to, we will support the customer in the most appropriate way to enable them to maximise their independence.
As a Senior Support Worker, you will be responsible for overseeing daily operations collaborating with families, carers, and other agencies when needed, and ensuring staff are well-trained for effective customer care. You will play a role in supervising and managing within the service boosting staff morale and upholding professional standards. Additionally, you will assist with care plans, rota management, risk assessments, medication administration, and staff training information. The position requires some unsociable hours including every other weekend.
If you want to be part of a team making difference in a local community, get in touch.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!
Under the Health and Social Care Act (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, individuals involved in regulated activity must provide a full employment history and detail any gaps. Before clicking apply please complete this full employment history form and once completed please attach it to your application form.
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For more details, contact Karen Rogerson, Team Leader – Respite & Day Services, at Karen.Rogerson@wiltshire.gov.uk, or call 07423 555365
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion.
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