Day Services Support Worker

Support Workers needed at integrated day services. Hours Negotiable - but full-time role Key Skills Requirements * Significant experience of work in the Adult care sector caring for people with complex Learning disabilities or older people (e.g: Residential care, Homecare, Supported Living * Health and Social Care NVQ L2/3 - Desirable * Must be trained in Moving and handling * Dementia Awareness Training * Safeguarding: the worker has a good understanding of the purpose of safeguarding and knows the importance of maintaining safe practise and how to report concerns * Caring and supporting people and be able to demonstrate that you have the correct skills and values to support people with complex needs * Good communication skills * Basic IT skills/recording Terms of Appointment * References Required * Enhanced DBS required as the role has direct access to adults with care and support needs Hourly rate - £13.50 - £14.50 per hour depending on skills and experience Number of days per week - 5 days per week – 08.30AM – 5PM (some flexibility can be negotiated) Contract duration – 6 months (subject to 3 and 6 monthly reviews with the possibility of further extension) Role will be fully on site The Support Workers will be working within Calderdale Council’s Integrated Day Services. In central Halifax and/or in Rastrick, Brighouse. The Day Services operate Monday-Friday – 08:30am – 5pm. Rastrick site - HD6 3LD These roles will support the day-to-day operation of the integrated day services teams and help to maintain safe staffing levels whilst the service is undergoing a review