Support Officer

2 months ago


Sandy, United Kingdom Central Bedfordshire Council Full time

**Team**: Adult Social Care, Supported Living Service

**Job Family**:Providing - CBG6

**Salary**: £22,369 - £24,054 per annum (pro rata) Hourly rate £11.60- £12.47 - with enhancements for weekend and bank holidays worked.

**Hours**: 30 hours per week

**Contract**: Fixed - Permanent

**Base Location**: 87 - 93 High Street, Sandy, SG19 1AL

**Closing Date**: 20th August 2023

**Interview Date**: 29th August 2023

**About Us**

Central Bedfordshire is an ambitious authority, determined to be an exemplary one. Our strategic location and high quality of life mean we are one of the fastest growing areas in the country.

As a council we face the same challenges every business does - investing in the right places and delivering great results. Except for us, it’s all about our 289,000 residents. We’re totally focussed on helping to improve their lives and making Central Bedfordshire a great place to live and work.

We have set values and principles to represent the way we work and how we operate as an organisation. You can view a list of these in detail on our website.

This is a great time to join us on our journey.

**More about the role**:
The Central Bedfordshire Council Supported Living Service has three locations in Sandy, Shefford and Houghton Regis. The service supports people with a learning disability and some with complex needs, to live in their own homes. There service provides 24/7 support and the role involves working on a rota basis which includes alternate weekends.

The services have been rated 'Good' by Care Quality Commission and we wish to recruit staff who have the ability and the desire to support the service to keep to those standards and to move the service forward.

As a Support Officer you will work in partnership with customers to maximize their independence, promote progression and support them to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life. You will work as a key worker maintaining an up-to-date support plan and risk assessments and as part of a wider team. It is a rewarding role watching our customers develop and finding their greatness and through supporting them you could find yours.

To join us you must have experience of working with adults with learning disabilities and hold a NVQ2 or equivalent qualification. You will be a positive practical person who is flexible. You will be people focused, with an ability to build professional relationships. You will need to have the ability to write clear reports and use your own initiative.

Join us and take advantage of a generous rewards package and the chance to learn and progress. Find your greatness by helping us to deliver better services to the local community.

**What we can offer you**

As well as joining a friendly, dedicated, and hardworking team you will have access to numerous benefits, including:

- A comprehensive IT package to support you to work safely and effectively
- Generous family friendly policies and practices
- A welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers differences
- Friendly and supportive staff networks
- Annual leave allowance 25 days + statutory holidays rising to 32 days with length of service.
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). This is a valuable part of our rewards package for employees and includes Life Assurance. You can find out more on the Bedfordshire Pension Fund website.
- An exceptional Employee Assistance Programme which helps support employees with workplace changes as well as other work, family and personal issues
- A huge variety of courses and role-specific training and learning to help you succeed and develop
- Access to discounts on top UK retailers and local retailers

Central Bedfordshire Council has its own vision and values that are integral to everything we do. Our area vision is to make Central Bedfordshire 'A great place to live and work’.

Sustainability matters to us. We aim to lead by example in tackling climate change. Read more about the action we’re taking on our website: Climate change - tackling it and our strategyYou will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies detailed within this **Recruitment Pack**Safeguarding:


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