This is a diverse social care role where every day is different. For adults with learning disabilities, you’ll open the door to lives of independence, fulfilment, and joy. And your impact won’t stop there. This positive change will be felt across families and throughout the Staffordshire communities we’re proud to serve.
Staffordshire County Council is looking for motivated people who are passionate about providing outstanding care quality for adults with learning disabilities. We specialise in supporting adults with complex needs, profound and multiple learning disabilities, and behaviours that challenge. Our mission is to promote opportunities, independence and choice so individuals can thrive, and our vision is to be leaders in providing innovative and inspirational care and support.
You will be expected to work flexibly across the week according to business need. Rotas are subject to change depending on business need. Although the role is based primarily at Moorlands Specialist Day Opportunities in Leek, there may be times when you are expected to work flexibly across Provider Services, including different care settings, delivery approaches, and locations as required.
Main Responsibilities
- Deliver excellent person-centred support in an innovative, flexible, responsive, and strengths-based manner.
- Act as a Link Worker for the people we support by contributing to the ongoing assessment, development, delivery and review of person-centred support plans.
- Administer medication and support with personal care.
- Deliver the manual handling requirements including use of equipment, physical intervention skills and active participation in person-centred activities.
- Plan and deliver community outings and activities, including sensory sessions.
- Prepare and maintain accurate digital record keeping.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for people who are passionate about providing outstanding care quality for adults with learning disabilities. The ideal candidate will bring the following:
- Current driving licence and access to a vehicle and/or proven ability to access all areas of the local community using public transport.
- Enthusiasm about working with people with learning disabilities and autism.
- Caring, sensitive and patient while supporting people to be as independent as possible.
- ICT skills to complete digital record keeping.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to manage potential and actual aggression in a sensitive way and remain calm in challenging situations.
- Willing and physically able to support people with personal and intimate care needs and undertake manual handling tasks.
- A positive outlook on life and the ability to adapt and respond positively to change.
NVQ Level 2 qualification or Care Certificate is desirable but not essential; support will be provided to develop these qualifications if required.
Enhanced DBS check and a pre-employment health assessment are required as part of the onboarding process.
For more information, please contact Sam Gibbs (Senior Day Service Officer) on 01538 382808.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and a Disability Confident employer.
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