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November 8, 2024
Royal Borough of Greenwich
London
OTHER
Support Worker
Greenwich Living Options
Health and Adult Social Care (HAS), Provider Service, LD Provisions
We are seeking to fill a number of roles to help us deliver our new vision for Health and Adults Services (HAS), in our in-house provisions for adults with Learning disabilities and Autism.
Royal Borough of Greenwich Health and Adults services (HAS) collaborates with residents so they can live the best lives they can, by working together to identify strengths and to support independence.
We are strong believers in empowering people and building on their positive attributes. We enjoy our work and strive to deliver the best outcomes in a supportive and nurturing environment. This applies to our residents as well as our workforce.
You will receive a comprehensive induction into the requirements of the role and care staff will be expected to complete the 15 Care Certificate standards within 6 months as part of their probationary period.
We are seeking to fill the following vacancies: -
Support Workers- x3, full time posts, 35hrs per week Scale SO1 £35’577-£36’567.
We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals who can be effective in supporting and understanding the needs of residents with a learning disability and Autism, with all aspects of their care.
You will work with residents using a strength-based approach to ensure the recreational, spiritual, social, and emotional aspirations of residents, are a focus of their care and recognise potential opportunities for building their resilience and independence. It is important therefore that you have good observational, listening, planning, communication and recording skills, and thrive in working within a team environment.
You will work with residents to ensure they are achieving their full potential within a framework of choice, inclusion, and independence.
As a Support Worker you will be required to enable residents to express their rights, choices and aspirations whilst ensuring the highest standard of care is maintained in accordance with Royal Greenwich Council and Greenwich Living Options policies, procedures and CQC Fundamental Standards.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Rita Fitton and Angela Pinnock; Rita.Fitton@royalgreenwich.gov.uk and Angela.Pinnock@royalgreenwich.gov.uk .
Safer recruitment: Royal Borough of Greenwich is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any roles which involve working with children, young people or vulnerable adults, or roles in which the duties will involve access to sensitive information relating to children, young people or vulnerable adults, the Royal Borough will take up references prior to interview. You should provide details of referees including your current and previous employers, covering the last 5 years. Candidates can request for us not to send a reference request to their current employer prior to interview by emailing us at recruitment@royalgreenwich.gov.uk.
As part of our Safer Recruitment Policy, a full employment history is also required for this role. Please provide a full employment history, together with a satisfactory written explanation of any gaps in employment. Unless otherwise stated, a Basic DBS check will be undertaken as part of the pre-employment checks for successful candidates.
Diversity Statement: Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.
High Volume Applications: Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.
DBS: This role requires an Enhanced DBS. (This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act,1974).
Advert Close: All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise stated.
Full Employment History: A full employment history is required for this role. Please provide a full employment history, together with a satisfactory written explanation of any gaps in employment.
How Applications are Scored: Each application is scored according to how well the supporting statement addresses each point on the Person Specification for the role. Candidates will be short-listed for interview on the extent to which they meet the specific points within the Person Specification. The Person Specification is supplied with the job advert. When completing your application, please use the supporting statement section to tell us how you meet each of the points on the Person Specification. We need to have this information in order to consider your application.
Salary: Salaries advertised are for a standard working week of 35 hours unless otherwise stated. Please use this 'Salary Calculator to help you calculate a pro rata salary.
Our Staff Values: Our Staff Values are important to us. Candidates will be continuously assessed against our staff values throughout the recruitment process. Where candidates demonstrate views and behaviours that do not meet the standards of our staff values, we reserve the right to reject their application/ registration.
Health and Adult Social Care (HAS), Provider Service, LD Provisions
We are seeking to fill a number of roles to help us deliver our new vision for Health and Adults Services (HAS), in our in-house provisions for adults with Learning disabilities and Autism.
Royal Borough of Greenwich Health and Adults services (HAS) collaborates with residents so they can live the best lives they can, by working together to identify strengths and to support independence.
We are strong believers in empowering people and building on their positive attributes. We enjoy our work and strive to deliver the best outcomes in a supportive and nurturing environment. This applies to our residents as well as our workforce.
- Our vision for HAS Services 2021 to 2024 is: Working together to live the best life people can in Royal Greenwich.
- We have developed a new long-term vision with the help of residents, their families and partner organisations, which will build on all our strengths to support health, wellbeing, and independence.
- Our ambition is for everyone to live well, by focusing on what matters to people, what they can do and their connections to the world around them.
You will receive a comprehensive induction into the requirements of the role and care staff will be expected to complete the 15 Care Certificate standards within 6 months as part of their probationary period.
We are seeking to fill the following vacancies: -
Support Workers- x3, full time posts, 35hrs per week Scale SO1 £35’577-£36’567.
We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals who can be effective in supporting and understanding the needs of residents with a learning disability and Autism, with all aspects of their care.
You will work with residents using a strength-based approach to ensure the recreational, spiritual, social, and emotional aspirations of residents, are a focus of their care and recognise potential opportunities for building their resilience and independence. It is important therefore that you have good observational, listening, planning, communication and recording skills, and thrive in working within a team environment.
You will work with residents to ensure they are achieving their full potential within a framework of choice, inclusion, and independence.
As a Support Worker you will be required to enable residents to express their rights, choices and aspirations whilst ensuring the highest standard of care is maintained in accordance with Royal Greenwich Council and Greenwich Living Options policies, procedures and CQC Fundamental Standards.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Rita Fitton and Angela Pinnock; Rita.Fitton@royalgreenwich.gov.uk and Angela.Pinnock@royalgreenwich.gov.uk .
If you require any assistance in viewing or accessing this opportunity, please contact
recruitment@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
or call 020-8921-8977
Safer recruitment: Royal Borough of Greenwich is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any roles which involve working with children, young people or vulnerable adults, or roles in which the duties will involve access to sensitive information relating to children, young people or vulnerable adults, the Royal Borough will take up references prior to interview. You should provide details of referees including your current and previous employers, covering the last 5 years. Candidates can request for us not to send a reference request to their current employer prior to interview by emailing us at recruitment@royalgreenwich.gov.uk.
As part of our Safer Recruitment Policy, a full employment history is also required for this role. Please provide a full employment history, together with a satisfactory written explanation of any gaps in employment. Unless otherwise stated, a Basic DBS check will be undertaken as part of the pre-employment checks for successful candidates.
Diversity Statement: Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.
High Volume Applications: Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.
DBS: This role requires an Enhanced DBS. (This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act,1974).
Advert Close: All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise stated.
Full Employment History: A full employment history is required for this role. Please provide a full employment history, together with a satisfactory written explanation of any gaps in employment.
How Applications are Scored: Each application is scored according to how well the supporting statement addresses each point on the Person Specification for the role. Candidates will be short-listed for interview on the extent to which they meet the specific points within the Person Specification. The Person Specification is supplied with the job advert. When completing your application, please use the supporting statement section to tell us how you meet each of the points on the Person Specification. We need to have this information in order to consider your application.
Salary: Salaries advertised are for a standard working week of 35 hours unless otherwise stated. Please use this 'Salary Calculator to help you calculate a pro rata salary.
Our Staff Values: Our Staff Values are important to us. Candidates will be continuously assessed against our staff values throughout the recruitment process. Where candidates demonstrate views and behaviours that do not meet the standards of our staff values, we reserve the right to reject their application/ registration.
Organisation
Royal Borough of Greenwich
Reference
REC/24/01091
Salary Details
£35577 - £36567
Additional Allowances
IVA 3
Location Postcode
SE18 6HQ
Job Term and Hours per Week
Permanent; 35
Closing Date
09 December 2024
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