Day Services Assistant

We are currently looking to recruit a Day Service Assistant on a permanent, part time basis, to join our dedicated Community Team. Our Community Team provides sessional support enabling Individuals to access activities of their choice within their local communities. The main purpose of the role would be to consider the physical, emotional, cultural and social needs of any Individual receiving support - whilst making peoples' sessions enjoyable and meaningful. A person-centred approach to support for Individuals will ensure that opportunities to promote their independence, maintain friendships and improve their wellbeing are achieved. To ensure our services are maintained, all day service assistants will need to work flexibly with us to ensure the level of support required is available. For the role, we ask that you have

• A Level 2 qualification in Care on the Credit and Qualifications Framework or the commitment and ability to attain the qualification within 1 year of appointment (subject to availability of training).
• Experience of working in a care setting.
• A Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business/work to transport individuals throughout the county borough.
  
  We pay an attractive salary of £19,329.73 - £20,285.81 and offer access to training and development opportunities.
It takes a special kind of person to work in Social Care. Is this you?
• Are you a caring, kind, reliable, friendly and innovative people person?
• Do you want to work with people and make a difference to their lives from the support you give?
• Would you like to be part of a team whose aim is to make people happy and fulfilled?, We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, and staff discount schemes.