Hourly Rate: £13.45 – £13.90Contracted Hours: Various casual contracts availableGrade: Scale 1, 2 & 3
Be aspirational and think beyond the obvious to enable people to reach their full potential
Are you passionate about breaking down barriers to support people to live a more independent and fulfilling life?
We are currently looking for a highly motivated person to join our highly successful and growing Community Activity & Wellbeing Team to deliver excellent support in the community.
Telford & Wrekin Council
About Us
Lakewood Court is supported living accommodation with individuals who have profound and multiple learning disabilities, learning disabilities and/or autism. We provide high‑quality care and aim to bring fun, happiness, sensory stimulation, intensive interaction, new skills and community access to those we support.
Responsibilities
This position requires you to think outside the box, adapt activities and daily household tasks, bring fun and happiness to the individuals you’ll be supporting, and consider sensory stimulation, intensive interaction, learning new skills and accessing the community.
What You Will Receive From Us
- Generous rates of pay
- Expert paid training and development opportunities; certificates awarded
- Full induction, excellent support and ongoing supervision
- Opportunity to progress within the team
- Free DBS
- Refer A Friend Scheme – £150 for each friend successfully referred
- Access to local benefits and discounts on national attractions and travel
- Annual pay increments within grades
- 23 days annual leave rising to 31 days with service and 8 bank holidays, plus an additional concessionary day
- Enhanced sick pay, maternity/adoption leave pay and maternity support leave
- Salary sacrifice schemes including childcare vouchers, car lease, health care and secure savings accounts
- Competitive rates of pay
- Automatic access to local government pension scheme
- Free on‑site parking
- Employee assistance programme and confidential counselling
- A truly rewarding career
Who We’re Looking For
- Someone who wants to make a positive difference
- Someone committed to the role, as individuals we support and their families rely on our service
- Someone proactive, creative and prepared to think beyond the obvious to meet the needs of those they support, improving opportunities, independent living skills, community involvement and integration, and sensory/communication needs
- Someone flexible, adaptable and continually developing activities and sessions to meet evolving needs and individual views
- Someone who can build honest, trusting and engaging relationships – essential for benefit from sessions
- Someone committed to personal development for themselves and for the people they support
Contact
My Options, Activity Wellbeing and Care servicesTelephone: 01952 381317Email: myoptions@telford.gov.uk
To find out more about My Options services, visit www.myoptionstelford.co.uk
EEO Statement
We are committed to equality and diversity. Posts working with children or vulnerable groups will be subject to an appropriate criminal records check.
Employees who are at risk will be considered first for this position; only if an appointment is not made will other candidates be considered.
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