14 Permanent, Social care / Social services / Housing jobs in Grantham, Lincolnshire

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a direct difference to people's lives? Our friendly team at Melton Short Breaks & Supported Living Services are looking for 1 support worker (1 x 20.5 hours post) to join our team. Melton Short Breaks & Supported Living Services is a purpose-built short break centre, alongside 5 supported living bungalows, providing respite and supported living care for adults with learning disability, Autism, Physical disabilities and Sensory impairments. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work as part of our team to provide person-centred care., We are looking for people who can help us deliver high-quality care and support to adults with learning differences (disabilities) in our Supported Living Service. You will deliver day-to-day support, provide assistance with personal care, promote choice and control, and maximise independence. You don't need to have any previous formal experience in care; we are interested in people who share our values to join our committed team and celebrate individuality and diversity. We will provide the training needed (during work hours) and have a team behind you to mentor, coach, and support your journey. You will work in accordance with Leicestershire County Council's Employee Code of Conduct, Skills for Care Code of Conduct for Adult Social Care Workers. We will meet the training costs and the DBS enhanced check (Adults Barred List) for a regulated activity required for this post.

• Demonstrate a commitment to providing high-quality care and support, and maximising independence;
• Be responsive to meet the changing needs of a 24/7 service. Must be able to work flexibly and participate in a staff rota that incorporates working weekends and bank holidays;
• The ability to write clear and concise records.
• Have the ability to assist with the moving and handling of people using available equipment;
We'd also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the interview process., Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

Salary: Grade 6 £25,995 - £26,409 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) ( £13.46 - £13.68 per hour) Working Hours: 1 x 20.5 hours posts per week (Must be able to work flexibly and participate in a staff rota that incorporates working weekends and bank holidays between the hours of 7am and 10pm), In return, you will have the opportunity to develop and progress within a large public sector organisation, with opportunities to thrive in a modern and flexible working environment, have access to an excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, along with a generous annual leave entitlement.