Hourly Rate: £13:05
The advertised hourly rate includes a supplement (JWC) to the base grade of the post. JWC supplements are conditional on the physical demands and /or working conditions of the role.
Location(s): Barrow in Furness - Mill Lane Day Opportunities, primarily Chatsworth Crafts, but successful candidate may be required to work across other services as required.
Available Hours: 28 & 21 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
About this opportunity
Are you interested in supporting Adults with Learning Disabilities in the community?
Do you have skills and interests in woodwork; or sewing, art, pottery and other craft and workshop related activities?
We have opportunities for caring, compassionate, and enthusiastic people to join our Day Opportunity teams as Support Workers providing support and care within our Disability and Mental Health Services.
About the role
As a Day service Support Worker you will get to know people individually and support their wellbeing through physical and emotional care. You will also assist with medication, providing personal care, and encouraging people to achieve their full potential.
We are looking for support workers who are flexible, enthusiastic, willing to undertake specialised activities and training whilst also sharing your own personal skills, interests and ideas.
In part, this position will include supporting people in woodwork / workshop activities or art and craft activities, therefore we would love to hear from candidates with both skills, experience and interest in these subjects.
If you don’t have any previous care experience, we will help and support you with fully paid training and development – we are looking for the right people, with the right qualities. If this is you, then take the next step in your career with us. As a large employer we can offer great opportunities to develop and build your skills to take you where you want to go.
If you’re friendly, compassionate and want to make a difference to people’s lives’, we would love to speak with you.
About Day Services (DMH)
We offer a diverse range of Day Opportunities for adults with learning and / or physical disabilities. The support offered is highly personalised to meet the needs of the individual, promoting social inclusion and developing independence. We operate from various sites within the town, providing exciting and inclusive day opportunities, tailored care programmes and activities which include, drama, sport, craft, and a wide range of additional building and community-based activities.
What can we offer you!
DBS
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with an Adults Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults.
Application and Interview information
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Closing date: 9th February 2025
Interview date: 19th and 20th February 2025
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Safer Recruitment
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
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