Support Worker
Adult Services

Coppull Lane Respite Services
Coppull Lane
Wigan
WN1 2LQ

Salary: Grade 4, £12,699 - £13,476 per annum. £9.74- £10.34 per hour

25 hours per week

Your role:

Respite services form part of our People Directorate and are responsible for the support of our customers during their respite stay. We offer support with everyday life skills and activities.

As a support worker you will encourage customers to realise their goals and aspirations and develop strong links within the community. You will be working with customers with complex care needs and you will be required to respond to incidents and emergencies (when required) with a solution focused approach, whilst ensuring the wellbeing of the customer.

About you:

You will hold an NVQ level 2/Care Certificate (or equivalent qualification) or have an equivalent level of experience. You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to develop positive relationships with customers, families, agencies and other relevant professionals to maintain high quality care. You must have the ability to support individuals with complex needs or disabilities.

An enthusiasm and commitment to offering value-based support, focusing on the qualities that each person has.

You will also be required to work on a rota basis which will include weekends, bank holidays and unsociable hours.

About us:

Wigan Council has been voted ‘Council of the Year’ at the 2019 LGC Awards and has recently published The Deal 2030, our ambitious plan for our borough. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.

Housing with Care Services form part of our People Directorate under Adult social Care within which Respite Services is located under. Our workforce provides support to adults with various types of learning disabilities in the Wigan Area Leigh area in various models of accommodation. This is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to expand and grow in the number of opportunities available. We have recently been rated Good in our CQC inspection in both our Supported Living and Respite services. We have transformed our offers of accommodation to our customers to ensure that the buildings match the high quality care that we offer.

As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits.

For further information, please contact Debbie Parkinson or Amii Connolly on 01942 705970

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Interview date: Week Commencing Monday 16 December 2019

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Coppull Lane Respite Centre
Vacancy Description
 
Coppull Lane Respite Services
Coppull Lane
Wigan
WN1 2LQ

Salary: Grade 4, £12,699 - £13,476 per annum. £9.74- £10.34 per hour

25 hours per week

Your role:

Respite services form part of our People Directorate and are responsible for the support of our customers during their respite stay. We offer support with everyday life skills and activities.

As a support worker you will encourage customers to realise their goals and aspirations and develop strong links within the community. You will be working with customers with complex care needs and you will be required to respond to incidents and emergencies (when required) with a solution focused approach, whilst ensuring the wellbeing of the customer.

About you:

You will hold an NVQ level 2/Care Certificate (or equivalent qualification) or have an equivalent level of experience. You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to develop positive relationships with customers, families, agencies and other relevant professionals to maintain high quality care. You must have the ability to support individuals with complex needs or disabilities.

An enthusiasm and commitment to offering value-based support, focusing on the qualities that each person has.

You will also be required to work on a rota basis which will include weekends, bank holidays and unsociable hours.

About us:

Wigan Council has been voted ‘Council of the Year’ at the 2019 LGC Awards and has recently published The Deal 2030, our ambitious plan for our borough. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.

Housing with Care Services form part of our People Directorate under Adult social Care within which Respite Services is located under. Our workforce provides support to adults with various types of learning disabilities in the Wigan Area Leigh area in various models of accommodation. This is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to expand and grow in the number of opportunities available. We have recently been rated Good in our CQC inspection in both our Supported Living and Respite services. We have transformed our offers of accommodation to our customers to ensure that the buildings match the high quality care that we offer.

As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits.

For further information, please contact Debbie Parkinson or Amii Connolly on 01942 705970

To view the details relating to this position, please click the links below:

Job Specification
Privacy Notice

Interview date: Week Commencing Monday 16 December 2019

Find out more about working for Wigan

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures

The employer is committed to safeguarding