Job Summary
We are looking for a Support Worker to join our team at Portway Lifestyle Centre.
This Role Will Involve
1. Ensuring the delivery of service objectives.
2. Working with people who use our Day Opportunities, with a focus on sport and / or the Hydrotherapy Pool.
3. Working across the whole service area on an outreach basis.
4. Empower individuals to be as independent as possible and maximise their potential.
5. Contribute to keeping people safe.
6. Have the ability to prioritise and work on own initiative.
Main duties of the job
Candidates will need to demonstrate the ability to be Person Centred in their approach to supporting individuals who have a variety of social care needs including complex needs and communication difficulties.
Able to demonstrate how to work in a multi-agency approach with other partners.
This role will require an enhanced adults barring DBS check to be completed.
Hours
37 hours per week - Monday - Friday
About Us
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 this link.
Date posted
07 April 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£24,790 to £25,992 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
F0093-SAND8845
Job locations
Portway Lifestyle Centre
Newbury Lane
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 1HE
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To provide compassionate, safe, effective and responsive support, that will assist service users to maximise their independence. This will involve providing support with a range of personal and practical tasks, that will achieve agreed personal goals, so that wherever possible service users are able to exercise choice and control maintaining their wellbeing. After following an individuals plans, staff will report back to their manager, giving accurate feedback and record on progress towards agreed outcomes. To promote and ensure service delivery which values and respects the dignity, diversity, rights and responsibilities of individuals. To support and participate in peoples chosen activities. Promoting citizenship and community engagement. Including but not excluding activities both in the persons home and community that will promote both physical and emotional wellbeing, volunteering, and life skills development.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
1. Experience of delivering care and support to people with a disability or older people, to enable them to live independently.
Qualifications Essential
1. Good written and communication skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Address
Portway Lifestyle Centre
Newbury Lane
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 1HE
Employer's website
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr