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Care and Support Specialist

2 months ago

Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Reading Borough Council Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative individual with experience in a care setting to join our proficient staff team. Our focus involves providing support to adults with complex learning disabilities in group settings, maintaining ratios of 1:1, 1:2, and 1:4.

Key Responsibilities
  • Actively organize engaging activities (such as Sensory Stories, Tac Pac, and local walks)
  • Create care plans and deliver a user-led service
  • Lead other staff, serve as a keyworker, assess and manage risks
  • Collaborate effectively as part of a team
Requirements
  • Qualification in Care/NVQ3/Level 3 Diploma in Care and Promoting Independence or a commitment to attaining this qualification
  • Capability to connect with service users, addressing their needs with a sense of understanding, patience, respect, and dignity
  • Proficiency in assessing, documenting, and planning risk and strategies
  • Ability to perform personal care duties with dignity and respect, including manual handling if necessary
  • Effective teamwork and the capacity to work independently
  • Competent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Packages such as Word and Outlook
Our Offer

We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you'll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.

A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:

  • Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
  • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
  • Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
  • Kennet Day nursery (based at the Civic Offices) rated outstanding by Ofsted
  • Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
  • Opportunities for further development and training available
  • We pay for your DBS application