Role Title: Steps Support Worker x 11 posts
Based at: The Mary Woollett Centre, Doncaster
Salary Details: Grade 6, £13,537 - £14,083 actual salary (Pay award pending)
Contract Type: Permanent, Part time, 25 hours per week
Closing date: 18th December 2022
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
English Fluency Duty Under The Immigration Act 2016: As you are applying for a customer facing role, you must have the ability to converse easily with customers being able to provide advice and guidance in accurate spoken English.
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.
Could you make a difference to people’s lives and work in social care…
Are you looking for the right opportunity to try working in social care ... no need for experience we just need people that will follow the 6 C’s..
Care – Compassion – Competence – Communication – Courage – Commitment
A willingness to work to QCF level 2 in social care.
You will be responsible for supporting vulnerable adults across the borough of Doncaster. You will assist them to live in a safe environment whilst promoting choice and independence as specified by an assessed support plan. This is achieved through a short term re-ablement programme.
Core responsibilities and duties will include:
To provide personal and practical support enabling vulnerable adults to remain in their own home and access the local community.
To have an awareness of and follow support plans, risk assessments, moving and handling assessment supporting the vulnerable adult to achieve assessed goals and outcomes.
To support the service user during times when there is an alteration in their wellbeing or social circumstances. And to report to the appropriate person at the earliest opportunity if the service user appears to be at risk or if their condition or situation alters.
All duties and responsibilities must be undertaken to meet regulations and standards as set out in Domiciliary Care National Minimum Standards – striving for excellence at all times.
You will need a full Driving Licence and be able to travel the borough.
Further 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 Working in Doncaster page to find out more.
Shortlisting and interviews will be ongoing.
For an informal discussion or further details please contact Roger Clark on the STEPS office Tel: number 01302 734824
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.
Confirmation of appointment will be subject to a medical assessment.
This post involves working with adults and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
