Kershaw Support Assistants - Casual

Our Award Winning, Kershaw Day Support Centre, who are looking for highly flexible occasional work to supplement an existing routine rather than those seeking a primary source of income here is a draft external advert.

Advert focusing on the rewarding nature of the work and the flexibility which should appeal to the right candidate pool.

Make a difference one hour to time occasional support assistants needed.

Are you looking for a fulfilling role that offers maximum flexibility and the chance to make a real impact in your community?

Our award winning, vibrant day care support centre supports vulnerable adults with cognitive impairments such as dementia learning disabilities and physical disabilities.

We are looking for empathetic, reliable people to create a Occasional/relief pool of support assistants.

Why Join Our Award-Winning Day Centre?

• Located in Newton-le-Willows, St Helens.
• Meaningful work; The chance to directly improve the quality of life for vulnerable people, living in the community.
• Highly flexible schedule work only when you are available to cover shifts.
• Supportive team join a small dedicated and welcoming staff team.

Making a Difference

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Roles That Matter

The role flexible fulfilling focused;

This is a key role that provides vital cover during staff holidays sickness or peak activity times. Your main responsibility will be to ensure our services users are safe, supported, and engaged during their time with us.

Tasks will include;

• Assisting with activities, games and social engagement.
• Providing personal care support, training provided.
• Supporting mobility and assisting with meal times.
• Supporting service users to hospital should a medical emergency arise.
• Offering companionship and a friendly, reassuring presence. The contract one hour per week guaranteed.

The Contract; 1 hour per week, Guaranteed, plus more.

We offer a permanent contract of one paid hour per week, This ensures you remain a fully integrated member of our team.

However, the real opportunity is in the relief cover.

• You will be called upon as an occasional support assistant to cover shifts sometimes with short notice.
• Shifts typically range from four (4) to six (6) hours during the day centres operating hours EG 9:00pm to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday.
• This is the perfect opportunity for someone looking to supplement an existing income a student, a retiree or a stay at home parent looking for rewarding flexible job.

About You

• Patience and empathy; Essential for supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Reliability: You must be dependable and flexible enough to respond to occasional call outs.
• Experience; Ideally, we are looking for someone with a caring role background, but not essential we value the right attitude above all else and provide comprehensive training.

Full Job Description & Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.

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St Helens Council is officially recognised as one of the region’s leading fair employers, achieving accredited status under the Liverpool City Combined Authority Fair Employment Charter. The Charter recognises the ongoing commitment to fair pay, secure work, training & progression & staff well-being whilst celebrating employers who go above and beyond for their workforce providing an inclusive and supportive environment.

Equality & Diversity

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.

All Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 Nolan Principles