My Options - Supported Accommodation Support Worker

“Be aspirational and think beyond the obvious to enable people to reach their full potential”.

Are you passionate about breaking down barriers to support people to live a more independent and fulfilling life?

We are currently looking for a highly motivated person to join our Supported Accommodation Service. Whether you are looking for a rewarding role leading others and enabling vulnerable care leavers and young people to achieve their potential or an opportunity to gain skills and experience in the health and social care sector, becoming a Support Worker could be the perfect position for you.

You will be able to demonstrate being proactive and innovative in your approach to care and a willingness to adapt and change as we develop to meet new opportunities.

What you will receive from us

• Generous rates of pay
• Expert training, that you will be paid to do and opportunities to develop your skills. You will also receive a certificate for the training you complete.
• A full induction, excellent support and ongoing supervision
• The opportunity to progress within our team
• Free DBS
• Refer A Friend Scheme - £150 for every friend you successfully refer to us
• The opportunity to join a team that is fully committed to support people to live a more independent and fulfilling life.
• Annual pay increments within your grade
• 23 days annual leave rising to 31 days with service and 8 bank holidays, plus an additional concessionary day
• Enhanced sick pay scheme, maternity/adoption leave pay and maternity support leave,
• Salary sacrifice schemes including childcare vouchers, car lease scheme, health care schemes and safe and secure savings accounts
• Access to local benefits and discounts on products and services, these include discounts on national attractions such a theme parks and discounted travel.
• A truly rewarding career

Who we’re looking for

• Someone who really wants to make a positive difference.
• Someone who is committed to the role to support our young people to gain the independent living skills for their journey to adulthood
• Someone who is proactive and creative, and prepared to think beyond the obvious to meet the needs of the young people they’re supporting in an enjoyable and meaningful way.
• Someone who is flexible and adaptable, to continually develop and improve our service to meet the needs of the young people they’re supporting, taking on board the views of the young people, with the ability to adapt very quickly to the young person’s changing needs.
• Someone who can build an honest, trusting and engaging relationship with the young person/people they’re supporting as this is essential for the young person to get the most benefit
• Someone who is committed to personal development, both for their personal benefit and to benefit the young people they’re supporting.

These qualities are more important than previous experience, although it’s very welcome, as full support and training will be provided to enable you to gain that experience

At Telford & Wrekin Council, we know that having a diverse workforce is key to providing the best possible services to our community. We celebrate having a diverse and inclusive culture where people are able to be themselves at work, and everyone has a voice.

Posts working with children or vulnerable groups will be subject to an appropriate criminal records check. It is an offence to apply for a role that involves engaging in regulated activity with children and adults in vulnerable circumstances if you are barred from working with one or both of these groups.

We value our employees and offer staff rewards and plenty of opportunities for personal development and career progression including:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Automatic access to a secure, flexible and tax efficient Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff benefits and discounts including salary sacrifice schemes
• Free on-site parking
• Generous leave entitlement (24 days rising to 32 days) plus 8 bank holidays and an additional concessionary day
• Free access to our employee assistance programme and confidential counselling

Find out further information about working at Telford & Wrekin Council including our full list of benefits.

A CV Template is available if you do not already have a CV.

Please note that Telford & Wrekin Council do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas.

Interviews will take place Wednesday 26th August.