Driving Support Worker

5 months ago

Walsall, United Kingdom ECHO Supported Living Services Limited Full time

Do you want to join a New, Innovative & High-Quality Supported Living Service?

Are you committed to delivering person centred support to people with a learning disability & complex needs?

We are currently recruiting for Community Support Workers to work in our Supported Living Service in Stafford. You would be supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism and Challenging Behaviour. This is a rewarding opportunity with real career progression.

We are looking for passionate and caring staff to join our team.

**Purpose of role**

Contribute to the ongoing support of Service Users, promoting their rights, independence and individuality.

Undertake the role of Key Worker to identified Service Users, supporting them to live a meaningful and valued lifestyle.

Essential Skills
- Experience of supporting vulnerable people
- Caring and supportive manner
- Honesty and integrity
- A genuine enthusiasm to support adults to develop and achieve the things that are important to them
- A positive attitude
- Must be willing to work day and night shifts on a shift rotation basis
- Must have a FULL UK drivers licence to support the individual

Desirable Attributes
- Full UK drivers licence
- Experience of supporting people with a learning disability, autism and complex needs
- Experience of supporting people who experience distress
- NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent qualification

As a Community Support Worker, your day to day tasks will include:

- To provide support and personal care to individuals so they can live as independently as possible.
- To provide emotional support and encourage individuals to help themselves live fulfilling lives.
- To carry out domestic duties such as cooking, cleaning, laundry and helping the individuals with personal finances.
- Work flexibly according to the Service Users needs and wishes.
- Supporting individuals with taking medication, storage of medication and to follow record keeping procedures.
- Participate in training opportunities, formal and informal to gain a wide understanding of Service Users’ needs and disabilities so as to facilitate their independence and choice.
- Provide the opportunity for individuals to take part in leisure, social and education activities.
- To be able to deal with Challenging Behaviour and to diffuse situations using a Positive Behaviour Support approach.
- **Must **be able to commit to the following shift pattern: Day Shift 7:45am
- 8pm and Waking Night Shift 7:45pm - 8am on a shift rotation. Average 7 shifts over a fortnight.
- Start date: ASAP.

**Working relationships**

The post-holder will be required to develop and maintain good working relationships with staff, management colleagues, visitors, carers, visiting professionals, commissioners and registration bodies.

**Reward Package**
- A competitive salary, depending on qualifications, for working a seven-shift fortnight
- £1 extra per hour overtime rate on top of basic
- Extra 0.50p per hour if you hold a Full UK Drivers Licence and regularly drive a service users vehicle.
- 22 days annual leave; plus have your birthday off on us
- 8 public holidays
- Statutory sick pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Continuing Professional Development
- Plus, additional benefits

**If you are interested in applying, please do not hesitate to submit your CV or contact Siobhan Sagoo on 07495 908 565 for further information.**

**Job Types: Full-time, Permanent**

**Salary: Currently £12.00 per hour without NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent), £12.50per hour with NVQ Level 2/3 (or equivalent). Extra 0.50 per hour if you're a Full UK Driver.**

**Immediate start**

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

**Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are not offering sponsorship at this time.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.00-£13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 43 per week

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Shift:

- 12 hour shift

**Experience**:

- Learning disabilities: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- FULL UK Drivers licence (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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