Job Summary
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: 16 hours - £10,553.08 - £10,889.94 and 28 hours - £18,467.89 - £19,057.41
Advert Start Date: 10/01/2025
Advert End Date: Closed for applications on 26/01/2025 23:59
Job Category: Social Care - Adult Service
Vacancy ID: 274765
Employment Location: Stockton-on-Tees
Post Number: POS004845 & POS004834
Number of posts: 2
Further Information
Lanark Close Short Breaks Service, Elm Tree, Stockton on Tees
Working for People with a learning disability
* Are you kind, caring and compassionate?
* Do you want to work in a caring role where no 2 days are the same?
* Are you interested in an enhanced training package and career progression opportunities?
* Do you want to make a difference to the lives of local people in Stockton-on-Tees?
If this sounds like you, then we’d love to welcome you to our friendly, supportive team.
We are currently recruiting to the following posts:
* Support Worker 16 hours per week - weekly hours can vary due to shift patterns but over a three week rota is 48 hours - Grade D/E - £10,553.08 - £10,889.94
* Support Workers 28 hours per week - weekly hours can vary due to shift patterns but over a three week rota is 69 hours - Level D/E - £18,467.89 - £19,057.41
The role of a Support Worker involves promoting independent personal care skills, daily living skills and social activities, increasing their confidence and to be as independent as possible in all aspects of their lives.
We will provide you with a structured training program leading to a diploma at Level 3 with a range of other learning opportunities and the encouragement to develop your career further.
All you need to be a success is:
* Professional knowledge and experience of working in a care setting and / or NVQ Level 2 in Adult Social Care or equivalent
* Good verbal and written communications skills
* Empathy and a passion to support others
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.
You will receive a competitive salary with guaranteed payment of your contracted hours, an unsociable hours premium, and sleepover payment.
The salary grade on appointment will be determined by qualifications and experience.
We also offer generous annual leave entitlement, local government pension with the option to add extra contributions, and access to a number of other benefits like a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme, and physiotherapy services.
Interested? Here’s what to do next:
You can apply now, or if you want to know more about the role first, we would like to welcome you to come and visit us at Lanark Short Breaks. Just call us first on 01642 527842 where Melanie Smiles is the manager. If you are unable to visit, just ring Lanark for a discussion.
If you want help with your application form or using North East Jobs, the team at Stockton Employment and Training Hub are on hand to offer free advice and guidance – message them via their Facebook page or call 01642 528 392.
We will let you know as soon as possible if you have been shortlisted to attend an interview.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’. All communication will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your North East Jobs account.
IND857
#J-18808-Ljbffr