Care Support Specialist

3 days ago


Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom Bath and North East Somerset Council Full time
Job Description

As a Care Support Specialist at Bath and North East Somerset Council, you will be part of a dedicated team that provides person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities. The role is primarily based at the day service in Radstock, where we offer a building-based day service for adults with complex health needs.

The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Support Co-ordinators and the Day Service Manager. This is a physically demanding role where you will be on your feet for a significant amount of time supporting service users with a wide range of activities and with personal care.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic individual who can provide consistent, high-quality support to individuals. You will need to be able to communicate well with a multitude of people, including service users, family members, carers, other support agencies, colleagues, and managers.

Responsibilities
  • Provide person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities
  • Facilitate groups and activities as well as working 1:1 with service users
  • Act as a key worker for service users, being a main contact for their support
  • Work under the direction of the Support Co-ordinators and the Day Service Manager
Requirements
  • Previous experience in a similar social care setting with a working knowledge of adults with learning disabilities and/or autism
  • A person-centred approach to supporting adults with learning disabilities
  • Functional Literacy and Numeracy level 2 GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent (including English Language and Mathematics)
  • Possession of Care Certificate qualification or ability and commitment to obtain this in time scale as agreed by the line manager
  • Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding principles and policies
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Good communication skills


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