We provide high-quality, person-centred care to adults with learning disabilities, autism, dementia and the elderly. But for us it’s more than that. We change and enhance lives every day through the work we in our day and respite services and in peoples own homes. We do this by maximising their social, emotional, and physical independence to the absolute maximum while promoting independence, choice and control.
We are looking to recruit: 2 x 24.33 hours Respite Support workers on a temporary 12-Month contract.
Organisation
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Partner Organisation
Vivo Care Choices
Salary Min
£25,185 pro rata per annum
Salary Max
£25,989 pro rata per annum
Employment Type
Fixed Term
Contract Duration
12 Months
Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.
Dover Drive short-stay respite service is for adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities, autism and additional needs. We aim to provide a welcoming, homely environment that promotes independence, inclusion, and wellbeing, while offering carers a meaningful break from their caring responsibilities.
We believe that everyone we support should:
- Lead a valued, fulfilling life in their local community.
- Be treated with dignity, respect, and compassion.
- Be actively involved in making choices about their care, activities, and daily routines.
- Be supported to develop and maintain skills and interests that promote independence.
This provision aims to provide greater flexibility for families, helping them to book respite that fits around their own routines, maintain consistent staffing levels, improving continuity of care, safety, and outcomes. And to better meet the needs of younger adults and those not attending traditional day services or college.
2 x 12 Month Fixed Term Grade 4 Support Worker Opportunity
Location: Dover Drive Short Break Service
Respite support (evening, weekend and overnight) is available on an emergency, short-stay or weekly basis for people with learning disabilities, including individuals with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities and autism. Our service caters for people with a wide range of care needs, and our accommodation has specialist equipment and technology to support people in a warm, friendly and modern environment.
Overview of Job Role:
The successful applicant will report into the Short Stay Service Manager.
We are looking for someone who
- Shares our values
- Has a commitment to people with physical, learning and other disabilities
- Has the ability to learn and develop skills and a commitment to gaining level 2 QCF/NVQ in Social Care (or who already has it)
- Willing to undertake personal care and able to undertake manual handing tasks
- Able to support people in the community e.g. shopping, swimming, clubs and activities
- Reliable, flexible and a team player
And in return
The benefits of working with Council go well beyond making a difference to people’s lives, as well as working within a supportive environment with people who share your values you will have access to a huge range of benefits including discounts on:
- Competitive pay
- A wide variety of shifts and working patterns
- Free DBS checks
- Opportunity to do additional shifts
- Supportive team
- A generous holiday pay (26 days pro rata plus bank holidays)
- A full induction programme and fully funded ongoing training and support from your very first day
- The opportunity to develop your skills and career
- Access to an excellent pension scheme with employer contributions of 18%. (Employer contributions elsewhere are typically 3%)
For an informal discussion please contact [email protected]
Please note that this job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk
No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!
Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information.
Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £13.45 per hour for all contracted hours.
For any technical enquiries please email [email protected] and quote job reference number in all correspondence.
