Vale of Glamorgan County Council / Cyngor Bro Morgannwg
Location
Vale of Glamorgan
All areas
Job details
Contract type
Permanent
Pay
£12.85 per hour
Area of care
Social Care
Workplace
Home Care / Domiciliary Services
Job role
Home / Domicliary Care Support Worker
Job description
About us Within Learning Disability Day Services, we support adult s with a learning disability who may also have complex needs to access a wide range of day time opportunities , which may be work, volunteering, educational or leisure based. We offer person - centred support to maximise potential, increase independence and achieve wellbeing outcomes.
Ambitious: Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open: Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take. Together: Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services. Proud: Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role Pay Details: Grade 4, SCP 5-7, £24,790 - £25,584, £12.85 - £13.26ph (Pro Rata) Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37 hours hours Monday-Friday Main Place of Work: Barry, Woodlands and Trysor O'Le
Description: You will support individuals with a learning disability who may also have complex needs, to participate in meaningful day opportunities in the community and at the service base, to enable them to achieve their wellbeing outcomes. This will involve driving duties, to safely transport individuals to activities, as per their person-centered plans. You will be required to attend to the personal care and health needs of individuals. You will also maintain records and help to compile reports.
About you • Experience of working with Adults with Learning Disabilities • Experience of driving large vehicles, with a willingness to drive wheelchair adapted vehicles, when required • Full valid driving licence covering the use of manual vehicles • Experience of meeting individuals' personal care needs • Good general standard of education • Good communication skills, both written and verbal. • Reliable, flexible and sensitive
Additional information DBS Check Required: Enhanced Both Driving Licence: The post requires you to drive wheelchair adapted vehicles with a Section 19 permit. As a result, you will need to have held a full valid driving licence covering the use of manual vehicles for at least 2 years and be aged 21 or over.
For Further Information, contact: Sarah Sidman - Jones, ssidman-jones@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk / 07816 881459 or Ross Asquith, rasquith@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk / 07927 678251
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