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Employment Support Worker
The job itself
An opportunity has arisen for an Employment Support Worker within the Worklink Team.
Worklink are a team within the Directorate of Adults Health and Customer Services, supporting Adults who have a Learning Disability to obtain paid employment. Based at Worklink, Sewerby, Bridlington.
The Employment Support Worker will work as part of an enthusiastic team of staff. The post holder will be responsible for work based training to people with a learning disability, enabling adults to learn practical, social and independence skills. Working at Sewerby base teaching Horticultural skills which enable progression towards and into employment. We are looking for an enthusiastic and focused individual who has drive and energy. You must be able to work collaboratively and have excellent communication skills. This role can be physically demanding, working three hours daily, Monday-Friday, 11am- 2pm.
You will ensure that on a day to day basis the service is operated in a safe and effective manner and implement and adhere to all service procedures, including Health and Safety procedures. All other relevant training will be provided. The successful candidate will need to complete The Care Certificate on commencement of the post. This will be provided by ERYC and will take approximately 12 weeks.
The ideal candidate will have significant experience of working with adults with a learning disability.
Candidates should have the necessary written and verbal communication skills to ensure that we are working to a high standard.
You will:
- Be able to demonstrate compassion and empathy in your approach
- Have experience of working in a care setting or other social care role
- Be able to communicate well and develop rapport with people
- Have an understanding of issues affecting vulnerable people
- Be able to respond positively to changing needs of clients and service
- Have some knowledge of horticulture/Interest
We offer
- Benefits of working for a large organisation
- Support to complete the Care Certificate
- Ongoing training
- Career opportunities
We look forward to hearing from you if this sounds like the right opportunity for you.
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Want to know more?
Get in touch for more information.
- Name
- Debbie Drewery-Pratt
- Role
- Interim Team Leader
- debbie.drewery-pratt@eastriding.gov.uk
- Phone
- 01482 842009
Additional information
Pay and reward
The Council is undertaking a review of pay and reward as part of its ambitions to attract and retain employees by having effective pay and development structures in place to support modern ways of working and to support the provision of Council services which meet local priorities. Please note that the future terms and conditions of this post may change following the outcome of this review.
Internal Candidates
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Travel
Some travel across East Riding of Yorkshire may be required, applicants must be able to transport themselves.
DBS/Medical check
This post is subject to medical and enhanced DBS clearance.