Support Worker
Learning Disability

Stockport Learning Disability Partnership

Support Workers

A range of flexible hours including weekend work

Salary: - NJC Scale 5 + 2 increments for weekend working (currently £22,401 - £24,657 pro rata)

 

Can you make a positive contribution by supporting individuals with learning disabilities in their own homes to live independent and meaningful lives?

 

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals. You must have the availability and flexibility to work irregular hours such as early mornings, evenings, weekends and nights.  You will need experience of working with people with disabilities this can be in either a paid, voluntary or personal capacity.

 

Predominately we are looking for workers to support an individual who is going through a transition from college to having his own supported tenancy. This is an active individual who enjoys being outside walking, attending the gym or visiting National Trust areas of interest. Music plays a huge part in the individuals life and can be used to motivate and reinforce.

 

Although you will work with the one individual you may also be asked to work in other locations as the service requirements dictate. You may be expected to be a lone worker at times. In all roles you must be punctual and reliable.

 

Due to the needs of the service we are happy to consider part time hours and also full time hours (this can be discussed at interview) but support workers must be flexible and work across the seven day week including bank holidays.

 

There is a rolling mandatory training programme that you will be required to attend throughout your employment.

 

Due to the additional provisions set out for young workers in the 'working time regulations 1999 act' applicants must be 18 years or over to be considered for this work.

 

Due to the popularity of some positions, we reserve the right to close the vacancies early on receipt of sufficient applicants.

 

Feedback will not be given at the application stage.

                                       

Previous applicants need not apply.

 

Please reference the Person Specification in your supporting information as this is how your application form will be scored.

Job Description and Person Specification

Additional information: Person Profile

 

To apply please go to https://jobs.stockport.gov.uk/

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Location
Stopford House
Vacancy Description
 

Stockport Learning Disability Partnership

Support Workers

A range of flexible hours including weekend work

Salary: - NJC Scale 5 + 2 increments for weekend working (currently £22,401 - £24,657 pro rata)

 

Can you make a positive contribution by supporting individuals with learning disabilities in their own homes to live independent and meaningful lives?

 

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals. You must have the availability and flexibility to work irregular hours such as early mornings, evenings, weekends and nights.  You will need experience of working with people with disabilities this can be in either a paid, voluntary or personal capacity.

 

Predominately we are looking for workers to support an individual who is going through a transition from college to having his own supported tenancy. This is an active individual who enjoys being outside walking, attending the gym or visiting National Trust areas of interest. Music plays a huge part in the individuals life and can be used to motivate and reinforce.

 

Although you will work with the one individual you may also be asked to work in other locations as the service requirements dictate. You may be expected to be a lone worker at times. In all roles you must be punctual and reliable.

 

Due to the needs of the service we are happy to consider part time hours and also full time hours (this can be discussed at interview) but support workers must be flexible and work across the seven day week including bank holidays.

 

There is a rolling mandatory training programme that you will be required to attend throughout your employment.

 

Due to the additional provisions set out for young workers in the 'working time regulations 1999 act' applicants must be 18 years or over to be considered for this work.

 

Due to the popularity of some positions, we reserve the right to close the vacancies early on receipt of sufficient applicants.

 

Feedback will not be given at the application stage.

                                       

Previous applicants need not apply.

 

Please reference the Person Specification in your supporting information as this is how your application form will be scored.

Job Description and Person Specification

Additional information: Person Profile

 

To apply please go to https://jobs.stockport.gov.uk/

Privacy Notice

 

Stockport Council – valuing diversity.