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Housing support Assistant Derwent Lodge (091475)

companyNorth Yorkshire County Council
locationMalton YO17, UK
PublishedPublished: Published 2 days ago
Social care
Salary: £26,409 - £28,163

Grade: F

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 18.75 (12.75 contracted hours weekly -6 annualised hours)

Location: Derwent Lodge

Two week Rota

Week 1

Thursday 5.00pm-7.00pm

Friday 5.00-9.00pm

Sunday 11.00am-8.00pm

Week 2

Thursday 5.00pm-7.00pm

Saturday 10.30-7.00pm

Weekend Enhancements

Are you dynamic, resilient, and passionate about making a difference?

We are seeking a dedicated Support Assistant to join our team at Derwent lodge, a supported accommodation unit for 14 vulnerable residents.

Our residents come from diverse backgrounds and may face challenges such as addictions, mental health issues, and the impacts of trauma.

About the Role:

As a Support Assistant, you will play a crucial role in fostering a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for our residents.

Your focus will be on:

Assisting residents in developing essential life skills across all age groups. Providing emotional support and understanding to individuals who may have experienced trauma. Collaborating with a large, multidisciplinary team to create and implement tailored support plans. Encouraging independence and motivation in daily activities. Promoting a positive, inclusive atmosphere that prioritises well-being, growth and development.

Key Responsibilities:

Build trusting relationships with residents and team members. Work alongside Support Officers to plan and deliver engaging activities aimed at improving life skills and confidence. Respond to individual needs with empathy and professionalism. Work proactively to manage challenges and adapt to varying circumstances. Maintain accurate records and follow safeguarding protocols.

About You:

We are looking for individuals who are,

Resilient and adaptable, Able to remain calm and effective under pressure. Enthusiastic and Energetic, bringing positivity and boundless energy to the role.

Motivated:

Driven to support residents in overcoming barriers and achieving their goals.

Team Players: Comfortable working in a large, collaborative team environment. Experienced: Previous experience in supporting individuals with addictions, mental health issues, or trauma is desirable but not essential.

.What We Offer:

A supportive and inclusive working environment. Opportunities for professional growth and training. The chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Key dates:

Closing date: 02/02/2025

Interview date: TBC

Key documents:

Job description.pdf

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NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions, we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

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North Yorkshire Council are committed to the health and safety of our employees and of others including the general public. It has a responsibility to ensure employees who hold a position that is deemed to be safety critical as it requires the performance of duties which are directly related to the safe operation or security of a facility, piece of equipment or vehicle, handling of chemicals or work at height or in confined spaces and which, if not performed properly, could result in a serious safety risk or environmental hazard to employees, a facility or the general public , do not attend work whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Individuals offered employment with North Yorkshire Council will be subject to the Workplace Substance Misuse policy. For safety critical roles as detailed above, random alcohol and drug testing may take place during the course of employment.

It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.

We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk*

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