Overview
Your role will be to support adults with learning disabilities to develop new skills, including woodwork and gardening, while helping them achieve their individual goals in a positive and social environment. You will play a key part in building their confidence and promoting independence.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver a range of activities within the hub and in the community, such as sessions at the allotment
- Collect pallets and deliver kindling
- Support woodwork and craft activities
- Provide personal care respecting an individual’s dignity
- Communicate with families and other professionals involved in individuals’ care
- Use IT systems to update records and complete training
Qualifications
- Understanding and experience of supporting adults with learning disabilities
- Ability to help with personal care while respecting an individual’s dignity
- Good team working skills and the ability to use initiative
- Full UK driving licence held for a minimum of two years (driving will be involved using the hub’s vehicles)
- Basic IT skills and strong communication abilities
Benefits
- Annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro‑rate)
- Annual leave and bank holiday flexibility to suit personal circumstances
- Access to a range of benefits through our Employee Benefits Platform, including in‑store and online discounts, Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
- Access to a car lease scheme
- Make additional voluntary contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
- Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
- Paid volunteering hours each year, allowing you to make a positive impact on the community during your normal working day
- Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
- Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards
- Local government pension scheme
Commitments
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.
We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Contact
Jemma TingeyRecruitment and Retention Officer
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