Outreach Support Worker

Description

Our local government clients are recruiting Outreach Support Workers. The Outreach Team plays a crucial role in supporting adults with a learning disability to maximise their independence within their own homes. The team has experience in person-centred planning, as well as upskilling in cooking, budgeting, and accessing community resources.

Responsibility

The worker must be energetic and proactive, encouraging the service user to participate in activities.

Qualification – Essential

• GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics.
• Level 3 qualification, e.g. BTEC Environmental Health, or 2 A levels, NVQ3 or equivalent in relevant subject(s)
• Intermediate – Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), social media.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience Requirements - Criteria to be Evaluated at the Shortlisting Stage.

Successful candidates will be:

• Ability to work independently using own initiative and as part of a team while managing workload effectively
• Prioritising work and adopting a flexible, can-do approach to changing demands of the service.
• Minimum of 2 years' Experience in supporting vulnerable adults with home and community-based personal care and support.
• Competent when using the IT systems and able to maintain electronic records following statutory requirements and data protection policy. - to be tested
• An understanding of supporting adults to become more independent, working with a personalised approach.
• To be flexible to work outside usual work patterns if required to in a crisis, having a positive can-do approach.
• Ability to work alongside vulnerable people to assist them in leading a more independent life.
• Awareness of the social model of disability.
• The job offers a flexible 4-week rolling rota, accommodating various schedules and personal needs.
• WK 1 - Tuesday 11-7 pm, Thursday 9-5 pm and Sunday 10-6 pm
• WK 2- Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10.45 am - 6.45 pm
• WK 3 - Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 11 am -7 pm
• WK 4 - Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 10-6 pm
• Sundays will be paid at an enhanced rate.

Essential Compliance Requirements

• 5 Years References.
• Enhanced CRB/DBS
• A pre-engagement screening is mandatory for this role. Please be prepared for this additional step in the application process.

Diamond Blaque Group, a leading provider in the public sector, is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.