We have an exciting opportunity to join a bespoke service within adult services. You will have the opportunity to make the difference to a person's life and journey.
Duties:
* Provide day to day support and direction for the staff team.
* Act in a duty capacity for all contact regarding the daily running of the service.
* Provide enhanced support to enable individuals to fully access all Day Opportunities, including but not limited to P.E.G feeding devices and administration of medications.
* Provide cover in the absence of the Assistant Disability Day Opportunities Managers.
* Work with vulnerable adults who have learning disabilities, helping them achieve personal outcomes, ambitions, and maximize opportunities, taking control of their lives and making their own choices. Enable them to grow relationships and build networks in their local community.
* Work creatively and proactively to ensure person-centred approaches are used for people with disabilities. Work under the manager's guidance to follow support plans.
* Utilize the public transport system to access the local community and public services. Lone work in the community with individuals you are supporting. Maintain electronic contact records of your support and report any concerns to your line manager.
Essential Requirements for the Role:
* NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
* Good knowledge of the Sandwell area and public transport.
* Good communication, planning, and organization skills.
* A flexible approach.
* Will encourage people to develop self-care and independent living skills.
This role requires an enhanced barring adults DBS check.
For an informal discussion, please contact Lynn Roberts on 0121 543 4809 or lynn_roberts@sandwell.gov.uk.
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible.
If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk.
For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process, and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs.
Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours.
To apply please download the application and return to: Hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk.
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