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Support Worker

Employer
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Location
Brett Young Gateway, Old Hawne Lane, Halesowen
Salary
£18,795 to £19,171 pro rata per annum
Closing date
29 Aug 2019
Reference
Dudley000004715

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Sector
Health & Social Care / Work
Job Type
Social care
Contract Type
Part time permanent
Working Pattern
Part Time
Hours
Part-Time

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An opportunity to join an award winning team providing support to People with a Dementia Related need in The Dementia gateway in Dudley.

Hours: 30 per week , 5 days over 7 days, including saturdays and sundays on a Rota

Salary Grade: 4

Location: Brett Young Centre, Halesowen

Your primary role is to provide person centred support to people using the service, which includes all aspects of Physical, social and emotional support. You will have the ability to develop supportive relationships with Carers, to enable both to live well through the Journey of Dementia.

An ability to produce documents and reports to evidence personalisation using IT systems is required.

To provide support to People with a Dementia Related need or other long term health conditions in a Dementia gateway and the surrounding community.

To meet all aspects of the physical, Social and Emotional Care of people who use the Service.

To Support the development and Implementation of a Dementia Service providing Person Centred support and opportunities for People and their Carers.

Qualified to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Health and Social Care is essential.

An understanding of the needs of people with Dementia and their Carers

IT competent

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults and Children; therefore the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.

NB: We reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised date if a large number of applications have been received.

Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk If you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the link below to the WM Jobs Help Page in the first instance; WM Jobs If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk

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About Dudley Council

It’s an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve.

At Dudley Council we have a ‘one council’ ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities.

We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of ‘Forge a Future for all’ www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk

We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities.  We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves.

In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:

• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark

• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services

• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people

• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums

• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents

• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents

We want to leave a legacy of a better future for the borough that reflects Dudley borough’s potential and harnesses the ambitions of the people we serve. For more information see our Council Plan www.dudley.gov.uk/council-community/plan-policies-and-strategies/council-plan, Dudley Borough Vision for 2030, Forging a Future for All www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk and key information about the borough and its communities at All about Dudley Borough www.allaboutdudley.info

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01384 811300
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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Mary Stevens Park
Stourbridge
West Midlands
DY8 2AA
United Kingdom

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