The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Respite Support Worker.
Do you have the commitment and positive values to make a difference to the guests in our respite services?
Eden Lodge and Wickett Hern Road are registered services which provide respite for adults who have a learning disability and/or associated physical disabilities.
This is an exciting time to join our team; we are developing the service and you will be at the front and centre of our new model of short stay and assessment.
The properties comprise of 8 ground floor bedrooms and ten 1 st
floor bedrooms in total, between the two premises. As part of the team at respite services, the respite support worker will ensure that patterns of care and support within the shift are based on the principles of good quality care, ensuring that safeguarding legislation is maintained and reflecting control, cleanliness, comfort, safety, participation, involvement, privacy, dignity, and choice. As the respite support worker of this respite service, you will have the responsibility to provide a high-quality service as required by the Care Quality Commission and Doncaster contractual residential standards. We are looking for a calm, resourceful, and energetic individual who is well motivated, hardworking, and keen to join our friendly team. You will provide person-centred care and support to guests within our respite services. You will have skills in positive communication and engagement and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support, accept responsibility, and grow in confidence as a skilled practitioner. You must be able to follow agreed guidelines and work positively within a consistent, mutually supportive team. The knowledge of enabling services, learning disabilities, safeguarding adults, health and safety, data protection, and a basic knowledge of the core principles of CQC is essential within this role. There are posts based at 123 Wickett Hern Road Armthorpe, and at Eden Lodge Stainforth, but you will be required to work at both services sometimes at short notice. You will need to work in a flexible manner on a rota which includes evenings, weekends, and bank holidays as we are open 365 days a year. In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support, and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book. Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria. If you require support with completing the application or with interview skills in general, please contact the Advance team via email
advanceemploymenthub@doncaster.gov.uk
or visit their website
www.advancedoncaster.co.uk
for further details. Shortlisting will be held 14th February 2025. To apply please click the
Apply Now
link below.
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floor bedrooms in total, between the two premises. As part of the team at respite services, the respite support worker will ensure that patterns of care and support within the shift are based on the principles of good quality care, ensuring that safeguarding legislation is maintained and reflecting control, cleanliness, comfort, safety, participation, involvement, privacy, dignity, and choice. As the respite support worker of this respite service, you will have the responsibility to provide a high-quality service as required by the Care Quality Commission and Doncaster contractual residential standards. We are looking for a calm, resourceful, and energetic individual who is well motivated, hardworking, and keen to join our friendly team. You will provide person-centred care and support to guests within our respite services. You will have skills in positive communication and engagement and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support, accept responsibility, and grow in confidence as a skilled practitioner. You must be able to follow agreed guidelines and work positively within a consistent, mutually supportive team. The knowledge of enabling services, learning disabilities, safeguarding adults, health and safety, data protection, and a basic knowledge of the core principles of CQC is essential within this role. There are posts based at 123 Wickett Hern Road Armthorpe, and at Eden Lodge Stainforth, but you will be required to work at both services sometimes at short notice. You will need to work in a flexible manner on a rota which includes evenings, weekends, and bank holidays as we are open 365 days a year. In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support, and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book. Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria. If you require support with completing the application or with interview skills in general, please contact the Advance team via email
advanceemploymenthub@doncaster.gov.uk
or visit their website
www.advancedoncaster.co.uk
for further details. Shortlisting will be held 14th February 2025. To apply please click the
Apply Now
link below.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
