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As a support worker for Coventry City Council, you will be part of a great organisation who put people at the heart of everything they do. You will be joining as a support worker on an adhoc basis, meaning you can pick hours to work around your other commitments.
Your new role
To provide high-quality support and enablement, ensuring individuals' needs are met through promoting independence and personalised approaches in a safe, respectful, and dignified manner. This role involves giving people choice and control over the services they use and ensuring the best possible outcomes for those who use Adult Social Care Services. All support must be delivered in compliance with relevant social care legislation, the Council's values, policies, practices, and the CQC Essential Standards for Quality and Safety.
Responsibilities
As a support worker, you will promote service users' rights, dignity, and empowerment. In addition, you will respect emotional wellbeing and obtain consent for care, creating opportunities for individuals to achieve desired outcomes. Supporting physical, emotional, social, and intellectual wellbeing is also important in this role.
You will need to meet practical and personal care needs, including dietary support. Assisting with prescribed medicine administration is required and adhering to health and safety requirements to make sure cleanliness is maintained. It is vital to follow care plans and keep accurate records for service users and report concerns when necessary. You will be collaborating with professionals, carers, and relatives whilst contributing positively to the team. There is updated training that you must attend as personal development is something that the council focusses on.
What you'll need to succeed
- At least 6 months experience within a Social Care role
- Level 2 in Health and Social Care or Adult care
- Verbal and written English; basic maths skills.
- Enhanced DBS with adult's barred list (Hays can request a new DBS)
- Able to obtain employment references from the past 2 years
- Understanding of the responsibilities of a Support Worker
- A passion for caring for individuals and making an impact on people's lives!
What you'll get in return
In return you will get a competitive hourly pay and consistent weekly shifts on an ongoing basis. You will have a dedicated consultant who will understand your needs and secure roles for you based on them. We have a refer a friend scheme, so if you refer your friend to us, and they pass complete 6 months' work with Hays, you will get a £250 shopping voucher. Hays offers free training on our online portal, so you will be able to access that and develop your skills.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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