• Job Description

  Req#: req22000
  Support Worker - Grade B1

  Leeds City Council - Adults & Health

  Salary	B1 - £21,189.00 - £21,968.00 (pro rata)
  Hours	30
  Contract Type	Permanent
  Closes	Monday 31 July 2023 11:30 PM
  Job Ref	Req22000

  
  Support Worker - Grade B1 - Job Description

  Spring Gardens is a residential home for older people requiring 24-hour care. We support residents using strength-based approaches to retain and regain their independence, set goals and aspirations, and remain connected with local communities and those important to them.
  
  We are recruiting to the following posts:
  
  2 x 30 hours B1 support worker
  
  Are you caring, enthusiastic and passionate about quality care delivery? Do you have an understanding of the needs of older people, and can you demonstrate a commitment to person centered approaches? If so, we would like to hear from you.

  Candidates must demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as possessing numeracy abilities. A commitment to equal opportunities, and an understanding of disability issues and some experience or knowledge of caring for vulnerable people is essential. The posts require providing personal care and support applying strength-based approaches and empowering individuals to achieve their potential.
  
  It is a requirement of the role that the successful candidates be able to work flexibly covering shifts on a rota basis, including evening, weekend and bank holiday working.
  
  Although the role is primarily based at Spring Gardens, there may be, from time to time, a requirement to cover at other locations.
  
  For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Susie Arnold Registered Manager on 07712216774 or contact the office on 01943 464497 between 8:30 am and 3pm

  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

  
  A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Adults’ barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates.
  
  We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds and the communities we serve. Leeds City Council is an Inclusive employer, ranked 70 on the Stonewall top 100 employers 2023 list. We are also an Age friendly employer, a Mindful employer and a Disability Confident leader.
  
  All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.
  
  This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

• About the company

  Leeds City Council is the local authority of the City of Leeds in West Yorkshire, England.

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