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My Options - Enablement Worker (Charlton Arms)
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Telford & Wrekin Council,
Grade: Scale 2
Hourly Rate: £13.45 - £13.47
Contracted Hours: Various contracts available
“Be aspirational and think beyond the obvious to enable people to reach their full potential”
Are you passionate about breaking down barriers to support people to live a more independent and fulfilling life?
We are currently looking for a highly motivated person to join our highly successful, and growing, Community Activity & Wellbeing Team to deliver excellent support in the community.
Whether you are looking for a rewarding role enabling vulnerable people to achieve their goals or an opportunity to gain skills and experience in the health and social care sector, becoming an Enablement Worker could be the perfect position for you.
You will be able to demonstrate being proactive in your approach to care and a willingness to adapt and change as we develop with new innovations and challenges within the care sector.
About Us
Charlton Arms is supported living accommodation with individuals who have Profound and multiple learning disabilities, learning disabilities and/or autism. We are looking for someone to provide high quality care with these individuals.
This position will require you to think outside the box and adapt activities and daily household tasks, bring the fun and most importantly happiness to the individual’s you’ll be supporting, thinking about things such as sensory stimulation, intensive interaction, learning new skills and accessing the community.
Whilst previous experience is preferred, this is not essential as we’re looking for people with the right values to join our team
What You Will Receive From Us
- Generous rates of pay
- Expert training, that you will be paid to do and opportunities to develop your skills. You will also receive a certificate for the training you complete.
- A full induction, excellent support and ongoing supervision
- The opportunity to progress within our team
- Free DBS
- Refer A Friend Scheme - £150 for every friend you successfully refer to us
- The opportunity to join a team that is fully committed to support people to live a more independent and fulfilling life.
- Annual pay increments within your grade
- 23 days annual leave rising to 31 days with service and 8 bank holidays, plus an additional concessionary day
- Enhanced sick pay scheme, maternity/adoption leave pay and maternity support leave,
- Salary sacrifice schemes including childcare vouchers, car lease scheme, health care schemes and safe and secure savings accounts
- Access to local benefits and discounts on products and services, these include discounts on national attractions such a theme parks and discounted travel.
- A truly rewarding career
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Who We’re Looking For
- Someone who really wants to make a positive difference.
- Someone who is committed to the role as the individuals we support, and their families, depend on the service we provide.
- Someone who is proactive and creative, and prepared to think beyond the obvious to meet the needs of the people they’re supporting in an enjoyable and meaningful way, to improve people’s opportunities, independent living skills, community involvement and integration and sensory and communication needs.
- Someone who is flexible and adaptable, to continually develop and improve the service activities and sessions to meet the needs of the people they’re supporting, taking on board the views of those individuals, with the ability to adapt very quickly to the person’s changing needs.
- Someone who can build an honest, trusting and engaging relationship with the people they’re supporting as this is essential for the person to get the most benefit from their sessions.
- Someone who is committed to personal development, both for their personal benefit and to benefit the people they’re supporting.
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If you want to join us at this exciting time then please complete the attached online application form. We are committed to equality and diversity.
Please note employees who are at risk will be considered first for this position. Only if an appointment is not made will other candidates be considered.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity further please contact: My Options, Activity Wellbeing and Care services on 01952 381317 or email myoptions@telford.gov.uk
To find out more about the My Options services please take a look at our website: www.myoptionstelford.co.uk
These qualities are more important than previous experience, although it’s very welcome, as full support and training will be provided to enable you to gain that experience.
Please click on the links below to view the job description and person specification.
At Telford & Wrekin Council, we know that having a diverse workforce is key to providing the best possible services to our community. We celebrate having a diverse and inclusive culture where people are able to be themselves at work, and everyone has a voice.
Posts working with children or vulnerable groups will be subject to an appropriate criminal records check. It is an offence to apply for a role that involves engaging in regulated activity with children and adults in vulnerable circumstances if you are barred from working with one or both of these groups.
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