Lead Support Worker March - Alder Close Supported Living & …

Lead Support Worker March - Alder Close Supported Living & Respite, 20 Alder Close, March, United KingdomOur Benefits

We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage

• A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family
• Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme (subject to operational considerations)
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
• Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
• Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network
• Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards
• An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes

Take a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more.

About the role

Alder Close Respite, based in the town of March, provides short-term respite support for adults with a learning disability and/or autism. Our service offers individuals the opportunity to enjoy a safe, supportive environment while giving carers a valuable break from their caring role.

As a Lead Support Worker, you will play a vital role in enabling people to live as independently as possible and to enjoy lifestyles similar to those of other members of the community. You will support and empower individuals to enhance their quality of life, maximise their potential, and continue developing independence skills during their stay at respite.

We are a dedicated and supportive team, committed to person-centred care and creating meaningful experiences for the people we support. If you are compassionate, motivated, and passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Lucy Batty on 01480 456941 or Kirsty Wood on 07917 210139.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

About you

You are someone who is committed to learning, growing, and continually developing your skills. We offer excellent training and development opportunities, and you will bring the motivation and dedication to complete further qualifications, embrace new challenges, and build your expertise alongside a supportive and collaborative team.

While experience of working with vulnerable people, either professionally or in a personal capacity, is valuable, what truly sets you apart is your ability to communicate effectively. Youll have strong verbal and written communication skills, alongside confident IT skills, and the creativity to think differently and problem-solve in a person-centred way.

You approach your work with sensitivity, professionalism, and integrity, demonstrating a clear understanding of confidentiality both within and outside the service. You will also have a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, actively promoting anti-discriminatory practice and respecting the individuality of everyone you support. A good understanding of person-centred approaches and equal opportunities is essential.

Youll be equally comfortable working independently or as part of a team, whether thats lone working or contributing to group activities, always maintaining a high standard of care and collaboration.

You will need a proficient level of spoken and written English to support accurate case recording and communication, and you will hold a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (or a related subject).

Please use your supporting statement to outline how your skills and experience match the essential criteria outlined in the Job Description/Person Specification attached to this vacancy.

Please note: We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible!

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