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My Options Enablement Worker

Employer
Telford & Wrekin Council
Location
Telford, Shropshire
Salary
£9.36 - £9.55 per hour
Closing date
12 Jun 2019

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Job role
Support Worker
Contract Type
Part Time

Job Details

Contract hours of 12, 24 or 36 hours per week based on 12 hour shift pattern

NJC Scale 2 £9.36 - £9.55 per hour

Can you make a positive difference to someone’s life? Do you have good communication and listening skills and feel passionate about supporting other people to live a more independent and fulfilling life?

My Options - Activity Wellbeing and Care Services is part of Telford & Wrekin Council and provides a wide range of person-centred support to over 350 people to vulnerable people of all ages and abilities.

We currently provide a wide range of services including; Community Activity and Wellbeing, services, Residential options, Community support for those people living in their own or shared accommodation. Our services also include a very successful Shared Lives Scheme and The Skills and Enterprise hub, where people can develop their skills and confidence as part of their stepping stone to work.

We are looking to recruit an experienced and highly motivated Enablement Worker to work as part of our 24 / 7 Services. Reporting to the Service Leader you will play a key role in the co ordination and delivery of 24/7 personalised enablement services which are delivered in peoples own homes. Supporting people to live independently and to positively engage in their local communities.

You will be able to demonstrate a positive track record in all aspects of support and enablement for vulnerable people, promoting independence wellbeing and community engagement. You will have experience in supporting and co ordinating staff whilst having a commitment to developing services delivering best quality and efficiency. You will be able to meet the travel requirements of the post which may require you to work across various sites and locations within the Telford area. You may be required to support customers in their vehicles for which you will require a clean driving license.

As part of the team you will receive excellent support and training and the opportunity to develop a personalised skills development plan.

Please see job description for further details. To find out more about the My Options services please take a look at our website: www.myoptionstelford.co.uk If you would like to discuss this opportunity further please contact: My Options, Activity Wellbeing and Care services on 01952 381317 or email myoptions@telford.gov.uk

Please note employees who are at risk will be considered first for this position. Only if an appointment is not made will other candidates be considered.

Please complete the online application form as CVs will not be accepted.

We are committed to equality and diversity.

Company

Why work for Telford & Wrekin Council?

As a co-operative council, the work environment is innovative, creative and entrepreneurial.

You will be joining an organisation that works hard on a personal and professional level, and most importantly, an administration that serves local communities to the highest possible standards. And, as a council employee, you are entitled to a range of excellent terms and conditions like flexible working hours, a modern working environment and, career progress.

What’s in it for you?

  • Good work/life balance. Work from home. Annual pay increments. Training courses and workshops. Annual Personal Professional Development (APPD) Automatic membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. Discount on products and services, such as theme parks and discounted travel. Free parking for employees.
Company info
Website
Telephone
01952 380000
Location
Addenbrooke House
Ironmasters Way
Telford
Shropshire
TF3 4NT
GB

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