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Full Time 37 hours per week

Location:
The Nichols Learning Disability Day Centre, Exeter (occasional cover of the other 2 units)

About Us:
Our goal is to enhance the quality of life for the individuals who use our day service and provide them opportunities to reach their potential and improve wellbeing.

We want to make a positive difference to people’s lives. We are a committed team looking to expand whilst we develop and grow our service. We offer daytime replacement care to individuals who require a high level of support. Alongside this, we offer enabling for people who need extra support and confidence boosting to reach a level of independence which is individual to them.

This role will include using your initiative to create personal based daily activities and developing and delivering against individualised goal plans. We want to promote people’s engagement and offer variety throughout the week, the more you give the more you get!

Key Responsibilities:

* Provide high-quality care and support to people with varying needs.

* Developing and delivering against individualised goal plans and monitoring progress, promoting independence.

* Developing and delivering personal care plans.

* Assist people with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and medication management.

* Develop and maintain positive relationships with people attending the service, their families, and other professionals.

* Contribute to a safe and supportive environment for people attending the service.

* Make a difference to the people of Devon.

What we are looking for someone that:

* Has previous experience in a support worker or similar role (this is preferred but not essential as full training will be given).

* Has effective communication and interpersonal skills.

* Has the ability to work independently as well as being a team player.

* Has compassion, patience, and empathy.

* Can work flexibility to cover other units if the need arises.

* Has a passion to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Why join us:

* Competitive salary and benefits package.

* Opportunities for professional development and training.

* Supportive and inclusive work environment.

* Chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

* Wellbeing support.

* Good pension.

If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and support, we would love to hear from you.

What we can offer you
Working for Devon County Council has all the benefits that you can expect from a large employer. In return for the vital contribution that you make, we offer:

* 26 days annual leave per year (rising with length of service) plus Bank Holidays effective from 1 April 2024

* Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme - more information can be found on the Peninsula Pensions website

* Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme – available 24/7 to support you with personal and work life

* Flexible working opportunities, including home-working (subject to the needs of the role)

* Discounts from local and high street retailers through the Devon Discounts scheme

Please click Apply Now to see further information.

- DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.

- Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.

- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

- This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

- Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.

- For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.

- This role requires a DBS disclosure