Level 3 Support Worker

Multiple posts are available

10 December 2023
Permanent
Part Time including some weekends
28
Meadow House. Littleworth, Mansfield , Nottinghamshire NG18 2TB
Children and Families
£23,500 - £24,294 per annum (pro rata)

Could you be part of a dedicated and committed team providing support to disabled children, young people, and their families across Nottinghamshire?

We need support workers to deliver care and support to disabled young people in the community, in their homes and in our bases. We support young people across the whole County, with bases in Ollerton, Mansfield and Chilwell. These roles work across both our Home Support and Community Support teams within the service.

The role can be challenging at times but so rewarding. You will build positive relationships with young people and make a difference to their lives by providing safe, supportive, and positive care (including personal and intimate care.)

SST operate 7 days a week, therefore we are offering a rolling rota, working 4 days (8hr shifts, some split shifts and full days) on, then 4 days off, this rota rolls over an 8-week period, with an average 28hrs per week, various relevant enhancements are paid, such as evening and weekend working allowances. This role is countywide, so you will be required to travel around the county, therefore a driving licence and use of a vehicle is essential.

You will need to:

  • Have experience working with children and young people.
  • Ideally, you will have a relevant qualification, if not, you will have the opportunity to undertake an appropriate qualification with support in place once you have completed a successful induction / probation period.
  • Have great communication skills – both written and verbal
  • Be able to work as part of a team.
  • Have commitment and personal drive to achieve excellent outcomes for children, young people, and their families.

What we offer: 

  • A welcoming and supportive team that provides a comprehensive induction, continuous professional development, and ongoing regular supervision, from experienced colleagues.
  • Flexible working
  • Mileage payment- 45p per mile. Paid travel time over a standard commute time.
  • Financial assistance including access to:

               a car loan scheme and cycle purchase scheme

               the electric vehicle car leasing scheme

               the relocation expenses scheme

  • Excellent occupational pension scheme
  • Generous annual leave in addition to 8 days statutory bank holidays as well as access to an annual leave purchase scheme

For more information or further questions please contact the Team on 0115 804 1262

The Specialist Support Team (SST) need:

  • 7 Support Workers
  • 28hrs hours per week, over a 8 week rolling rota inc. weekends.
  • Grade 3, £21,575 - £22,369 per year-pro rata
  • £11.21-£11.62 per hour (Weekend / evening working enhancements paid.)
  • Extensive training included.

Could you be part of a dedicated and committed team providing support to disabled children, young people, and their families across Nottinghamshire?

We need support workers to deliver care and support to disabled young people in the community, in their homes and in our bases. We support young people across the whole County, with bases in Ollerton, Mansfield and Chilwell.  These roles work across both our Home Support and Community Support teams within the service.

The role can be challenging at times but so rewarding. You will build positive relationships with young people and make a difference to their lives by providing safe, supportive, and positive care (including personal and intimate care.)

SST operate 7 days a week, therefore we are offering a rolling rota, working 4 days (8hr shifts, some split shifts and full days) on, then 4 days off, this rota rolls over an 8-week period, with an average 28hrs per week, various relevant enhancements are paid, such as evening and weekend working allowances. This role is countywide, so you will be required to travel around the county, therefore a driving licence and use of a vehicle is essential.

You will need to:

  • Have experience working with children and young people.
  • Ideally, you will have a relevant qualification, if not, you will have the opportunity to undertake an appropriate qualification with support in place once you have completed a successful induction / probation period.
  • Have great communication skills – both written and verbal
  • Be able to work as part of a team.
  • Have commitment and personal drive to achieve excellent outcomes for children, young people, and their families.

What we offer: 

  • A welcoming and supportive team that provides a comprehensive induction, continuous professional development, and ongoing regular supervision, from experienced colleagues.
  • Flexible working
  • Mileage payment- 45p per mile. Paid travel time over a standard commute time.
  • Financial assistance including access to:

               a car loan scheme and cycle purchase scheme

               the electric vehicle car leasing scheme

               the relocation expenses scheme

  • Excellent occupational pension scheme
  • Generous annual leave in addition to 8 days statutory bank holidays as well as access to an annual leave purchase scheme

For more information or further questions please contact the Team on 0115 804 1262

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INDICDS

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.

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