DAY SERVICE SUPPORT WORKER

Cardiff Council; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a part-time support worker to assist adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. The role involves collaborating with an established team to follow individual support plans and provide community engagement opportunities. Candidates must have relevant experience, good observational skills, and a commitment to person-centred support. A full driving licence is required, and the position is focused on enhancing the lives of individuals in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Ability to achieve the relevant QCF level through training.
• Commitment to providing positive support and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities in day time activities.
• Follow and contribute to detailed support plans.
• Maintain accurate records.

Skills

Experience with learning disabilities

Good recording and observational skills

Flexibility

Active engagement

Commitment to person-centred support

Full valid driving licence

Education

QCF level required for the post

Job description

Cardiff Day Service is a specialist Day Service that provides support to adults with a learning disability who have complex support needs. People are supported by the service to access a wide range of valued activities and opportunities within the local community to meet their identified outcomes.

About the job

The successful applicant will work as part of an established team supporting adults with a learning disability and complex needs to access day time opportunities. The role requires the post holder to work individually and as part of a team to follow detailed support plans, contribute to the plans and provide accurate recording.

What We Are Looking For From You

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has experience of working with people who have learning disabilities and complex needs, good recording and observational skills.
• Hold or have the ability to train and achieve the relevant QCF level required for the post.
• Is flexible, and able to work in a dynamic and fast changing service.
• Enjoys being active and has a wide range of interests that you can share.
• Has a commitment to offering positive person-centred support to individuals using the service.
• Believes that people with learning disabilities have the right to achieve their full potential and have the right to be positively engaged within their community.
• Has a full valid driving licence and has use of a car for work.

Additional information

• This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.
• Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well‑being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
• This post is part time and will work 30 hours per week.
• We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
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For further discussion please contact Phil Goldman, Deputy Day Service Manager, Tel: [phone].

Job Category Social Services - Adults

Department Health & Social Care

Working Pattern/Contract Type Part Time Permanent