Do You Love Helping People to Live Fulfilling Lives, Get Involved in Their Community And

Support Worker
Learning Disability Services
Salary:Circa : £16,059 per annum
Basic Salary : £15,411 per annum
Enhancements for Bank Holidays
Sleepover duties paid at £35 per night
Hours: 37 per week
Location:North Leeds
Benefits: Free DBS, Pension, Employee Assistance
Programme, Option to join healthcare scheme

Do you love helping people to live fulfilling lives, get involved in their community and make a difference? If so, you could be the person for us. We are looking for passionate and dedicated Support Workers who want to help us make a difference to our service users in our learning disability service.

You will undertake a wide range of key tasks which will include assisting residents with personal care, cooking, domestic duties, going out and having fun. You will need great written and verbal communication skills, be willing to be flexible and attend our excellent training and development programme.

You will be required to work any five days out of seven, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and Bank holidays (Enhanced rate). You may be required to undertake sleep in duties, for which an additional allowance is paid.

Desirable Criteria

• NVQ Level 2 / Diploma in Health & Social Care - anyone who does not have NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care must be prepared to do the Care Certificate within their induction period
• Experience of learning disability support/care work

It is also desirable to have a driving licence and be willing to drive

CV’s are accepted however you will need to request a job specification so you can evidence the essential criteria for the role.

For further information and an application pack please email Katherine Bell at or call 0113-218-5899. There is no specific closing date, the vacancy may close once a suitable applicant is found.

If you are shortlisted you will be contacted directly, if you do not hear from us within 3 weeks of your application, it can be assumed that unfortunately, your application was unsuccessful on this occasion.

No agencies

/ Our offices are disability friendly.
We are an equal opportunities employer. /

JOB DESCRIPTION

LEARNING DISABILITY SERVICES

JOB TITLE / Support Worker
LOCATION / Anywhere within Leeds Jewish Welfare Board Service
HOURS OF WORK / 37 hours per week
REMUNERATION / Circa : £16,059 per annum
Basic Salary : £15,411 per annum
Enhanced Payments for Bank Holidays
Sleepover Duties : paid at £35 per night
REPORTS TO / Home Manager
SLEEPOVER DUTIES / Sleepover duties are required
DBS REQUIRED / Yes
Contract Type: / Full Time and permanent following successful completion of 6 month probationary period
ANNUAL LEAVE ENTITLEMENT / 28 days per annum including bank holidays
SPECIAL CONDITIONS / LJWB is an equal opportunity employer and as such both the organisation and its employees are required to comply with good practice and to promote equality in line with our legal duties under the Equality Act 2010.
Specifically: To respect and work positively with others to create a workplace that is inclusive, a service that is responsive to individual needs.
LJWB is committed to making any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job role and the working environment so that disabled people have access to job opportunities or current employees can continue to work should they develop a disabling condition.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS / Internal
Colleagues and service users
External
Visitors to the residential homes - families, friends, external agencies

The following information is furnished to assist staff joining LJWB to understand and appreciate the work content of their post and the role they are to play in the organisation.

However, the following points should be noted:

1Whilst every endeavour has been made to give a good indication of the type and range of work to be carried out, cannot be regarded as a definitive statement as this does not permit every item to be specified in detail. Broad headings, therefore, may have been used below, in which case all the usual associated routines are naturally included in the job description.

2In addition, the post-holder will be required to carry out other delegated duties commensurate with the role and this may include attending out of hours fundraising activities from time to time, additional time worked can be taken back as TOIL in agreement with your line manager

3Any work and / or additional duties undertaken which are not specified on this form should be recorded and these will be taken into account when appraisals and salary reviews take place.

4As an employer, LJWB seeks to recruit people who are willing to be aligned with our shared Jewish values, working together to be effective in our mission to ‘positively change lives’ of those who live in our community.

Overview of Service

Our service supports 21 people 24/7 across 3 purpose built homes who have complex emotional needs, autistic spectrum disorders and also includes people with physical disabilities and people with mental illhealth.

Our service delivery is based upon a person centred approach to ensure that all individuals are given opportunities to lead fulfilling lives. Our personal support plans are devised to ensure that we promote independence and maximise the potential of everyone who uses the service. Our service is committed to equal opportunities and we recognise the rights of all individuals.

Our three residential resources are based in North Leeds.

Prime Objectives of the Post

We want you:-

We want you to develop and sustain a warm and trusting relationship with our service users, thereby promoting their self-esteem, happiness and emotional health.

We want you to encourage our service users to express their views and concerns and to support them to make choices and decisions.

We want you to respect our service users’ right to privacy and ensure that their dignity is maintained at all times.

We want you to support our service users to become as independent as possible and be responsive to their preferences and changing needs.

Key Responsibilities and Range of Duties

• Providing a warm, safe and caring environment for the service users.
• Supporting and enabling service users with their personal care needs; wishes and preferred routines outlined in the individual’s personal support plan. This may include intimate personal care.
• Assisting service users with all aspects of daily living including dressing, cooking, cleaning, shopping and other domestic tasks.
• Driving service users to various appointments and venues eg. Hospital, Doctor, social appointments
• Supporting services users with the mobility – including the use of / pushing manual wheelchairs / using walking aids
• Moving and Handling which includes the use of electric ceiling track, manual hoists and assisted baths
• Dispensing and administering service users’ medication in accordance with LJWB’s Medication Procedure.
• To be vigilant and report any areas within the home which do not meet health and safety standards
• To take responsibility for supporting service users in all aspect of their daily needs.
• Refer to the Home Manager anything that may affect the service users’ welfare/safety and report any change in their health and social care.
• To maintain accurate financial accounts for both the service users and the home at all times. This includes support and individual budgeting with service users.
• Liaising with other professional agencies where required.
• Acknowledging and respecting the individual needs of service users and their families and ensuring that these are met where-ever possible.
• To uphold LJWB values, behaviours and attitudes in performing your duties and responsibilities

Responsibilities – Team Communication and Reporting

• To be part of the monthly rota including sleep-in duties once a week at least once a week
• To work within all three homes as and when required
• You will be required to work any five days out of seven, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and Bank holidays.
• To attend team meetings and appropriate training courses when required as part of your working week
• To communicate effectively and appropriately with all other members of the care team in all houses
• To comply with Health & Safety legislation.
• To comply with all policies and procedures outlined by LJWB.
• Attend regular supervisions and annual appraisals with the Home Manager.
• Compile and/or support residents reviews and house matters
• Record keeping
• To uphold all UK legislation, the standards and requirements of CQC

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Support Worker

Detailed over are the types of skills, experience and knowledge which are required of applicants applying for the post. The “Essential Requirements” indicate the minimum requirements and applicants lacking these attributes will not be considered for the post. The points detailed under “Desirable Requirements” are additional attributes to enable the applicant to perform the position more effectively or with little or no training. They are not essential, but may be used to distinguish between acceptable candidates.

Skills & Experience / Essential / Desirable / How skill will be assessed
Ability to work as part of a team / Application Form/ Interview
Ability to communicate at all levels / Application Form/ Interview
Substantive experience of support/care work / Application Form/ Interview
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential as is a good command of the English language / Application Form/ Interview
Due to the nature of the work, Leeds Jewish Welfare Board undertakes, there is a requirement to support service users with daily living skills and individual activities which will include moving and handling of wheelchairs, electric and manual hoists and supporting people with personal care. A degree of physical fitness will be required / Application Form/ Interview
Basic knowledge and experience of using Microsoft packages ie Word, Outlook
Willingness to work with other agencies / Application Form/ Interview
Ability to maintain professional boundaries and work positively with families, friends, service users and other agencies / Application Form/ Interview/ Reference
Driving licence – must be able and willing to drive NB: This may be essential in some posts due to service needs. This will be shown in the job advert. / Application Form/ Interview
Skills & Experience / Essential / Desirable / How skill will be assessed
Willingness to prepare resident and staff meals in line with Environmental Health requirements.
Has commitment to people with learning disabilities / Application Form/ Interview
Experience of working with people with learning disabilities / Application Form/ Interview
Knowledge of Jewish Culture and customs / Application Form/ Interview
Knowledge of UK legislations, CQC and other standards relating to the provision of care services to adults with Learning Disabilities / Application Form/ Interview
Previous experience of working within a residential care / group home setting / Application Form/ Interview
Knowledge of Deprivation of Liberty (DOLS) and Mental Capacity or willingness to participate in training / Application Form/ Interview
Education
NVQ Level 2 / Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent / Application Form/ Interview
Anyone who does not have NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care must be prepared to do the Care Certificate within their induction period / Application Form/ Interview
Personal
Qualities
Calm, patient and tolerant manner / Application Form/ Interview
Ability to work under pressure and be flexible / Application Form/ Interview
Team player / Application Form/ Interview
Punctual and reliable / Application Form/ Interview/ References
Takes pride in their work / Application Form/ Interview
Valued based approach to supporting others / Application Form/ Interview
Self-motivating/positive approach / Application Form/ Interview
Be tactful and able to deal with all types of people / Application form, Interview, References
Essential / Desirable / How skill will be assessed
Training
Prepared to undergo job related and self-development training / Interview,
References
Personal
Circumstances
Must be legally entitled to work in the UK / Sight of appropriate documentation as specified in the interview letter
Willing to attend occasional organisational fundraising events outside working hours, including evenings and weekends / Application form /interview
Physical/
Sensory
Must be able to perform all duties and tasks with reasonable adjustment, where appropriate, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
Equality
Candidates should indicate an acceptance of and commitment to the principles underlying LJWB’s Equal Rights policies and practices
Disposition/
Attitude
Possess a customer-focused approach and desire to strive for continual improvement in quality, cost and efficiency / Interview,
References
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks
Where a criminal record background check is identified (i.e. regulated activity relating to adults) a clear DBS certificate is required before commencing employment with LJWB
See the DBS website for details / Sight of a clear DBS certificate,
(for new employees without an existing DBS certificate, LJWB will cover the cost of the DBS check and the annual subscription).

December 2016

APPLICATION FORM

Should you wish to submit a CV instead of the attached application form, please do so, however you must sign and return the monitoring form and the declaration page at the back of the application form. CV’s must evidence the essential criteria required for the role.

The form is as comprehensive as practical, but if in any section you feel you do not have adequate space to respond please attach separate sheets. Please complete either by typing or in block capitals using either a black or blue pen.

Application for the post of: Support Worker – Learning Disability Services
How did you learn of this vacancy?

PERSONAL DETAILS

Forenames: Surname:
Home Address:
Post Code:
Daytime telephone numbers:
Email address :
Do you hold a current clean driving licence? Yes/No
National Insurance Number:

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Names & Address of Subjects Level/Grade
Schools/colleges/universities

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Organisation Membership Status Date joined

NON QUALIFICATION/TRAINING COURSES

Title of Course Date Completed Organising Body

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

From/To Starting with your most recent Reason for
position, list the name of your leaving
employer, job title, salary, and
brief description of main
responsibilities

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Please provide details in relation to both the essential and desirable criteria for the post as both are used to shortlist. However, if the person specification says an essential skill or experience will be identified from the application form, you must say this in this section how you meet the requirement. You can only be considered for interview if you show how you meet all the essential criteria listed.

REFEREES

Please give details of two professional referees we could approach, one of whom should be your last or present employer. No contact will be made with the referees that you have supplied without your consent.

Name: Name:
Position: Position:
Company: Company:
Address: Address:
Postcode: Postcode:
Tel No: Tel No:
Email address: Email address:
May we contact prior to interview? Y/N May we contact prior to interview? Y/N

Closing date for applications is:

This application form must be returned to:

Katherine Bell

Leeds Jewish Welfare Board

311 Stonegate Road

Leeds

LS17 6AZ

Email:

DECLARATIONS

• Are you related to or the partner of any existing employee or committee member of LJWB? YES/NO

If yes, please print their name(s) and relationship to you:

• The information I have given on this form is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge

• I am not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions which prohibit my undertaking work in the UK

• Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act I understand that I will be asked to declare in writing whether I have been convicted of any offences in a Court of Law and if so to provide details of the offence(s). I understand that failure to disclose such convictions may result in dismissal or disciplinary action by LJWB

• In line with Leeds Jewish Welfare Boards DBS Policy, anyone undertaking a Regulated Activity will require a clear DBS check before commencing employment with Leeds Jewish Welfare Board. If you do not have an existing DBS certificate, the cost of the DBS check and annual subscription will be paid by Leeds Jewish Welfare Board. Please note, if your contract is terminated or you resign within the first 6 months of employment, this cost will be deducted from your final salary.

• All applications are kept for 6 months

• I consent to the processing of the above data in accordance with current Data Protection legislation

Signature: ______

Date: ______

Recruitment Monitoring Form

Leeds Jewish Welfare Board is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity in its employment policy practices and procedures. To fulfil this commitment, it is our intention to monitor the ethnic origin, gender and disability of all employees within the organisation. The sole purpose of monitoring is to measure the progress of our equal opportunities policy and make recommendations for future change in order to achieve our policy goals. We also have a responsibility to keep accurate records of ethnic origin, gender and disability of employees in order that we can present a report to the Equality & Human Rights Commission or other authorised bodies on request.