About the role
1 x Full Time Community Support Worker Vacancy in the Community Wellingborough Hub
Description:
Applicants must hold a valid Driving Licence and have access to a car.
About the Role:
Are you passionate about working with people to promote independence and dedicated to making a difference? We would love to hear from you! We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic people.
For this role you will need to:
Assist with the provision of positive intervention and support for adults with mental health problems; physical and / or learning disabilities
Promote independence and community living and help minimise the risk of hospitalisation or admission to residential care
North Northamptonshire Council Adult Social Care is on an exciting innovation journey working towards the Three Conversation approach, a model that re-emphasises focus on people, their strengths and the networks through the development of community and Inclusion hubs.
We are looking for Community Support Workers who believe it is important to ensure people have choice and control over their own support needs. We want people who are committed, like us, to focus on the person, their strengths, progression and networks rather than routinely assessing people for services and eligibility. The three conversation model paving a new way of working in adult social care and we want Community Support Workers who are enthusiastic and passionate to work with us on this journey.
Basic Requirements:
Educated to GCSE or equivalent
NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Social Care or equivalent
Proven experience of health or care work
Good verbal and written communication skills sufficient to write clear, concise and accurate reports and to enable effective communication with a number of different agencies
If you would like to talk to someone about the role or application process, please contact Meriel White - Team Manager on 07753442060.
Our benefits
We offer:
- a competitive salary
- a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
- opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
- generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
- agile and flexible working arrangements to help you with a healthy work-life balance.
About us
We are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country. Our vision for North Northants is to be 'A place where everyone has the best opportunities and quality of life'.
Our priorities are:
- helping people live active fulfilled lives
- caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities
- enabling a thriving and successful economy
- leading on a green and sustainable environment
- ensuring our communities are connected so they can shape their lives and where they live
- providing modern public services
Our values, as chosen by our staff, are - Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive and Trustworthy.
Your differences make us different - Achieve Together.
We are undertaking consultation with the Trade Unions on terms and conditions and the future NNC pay structure and during this time are appointing new employees on interim spot salaries. You will be advised of the outcome and any impact on your role once this work is complete.
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