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Details...

Job title:
Support Assistant
Job reference:
S1043H
Department
People's Services
Grade:
SCP 11 - 13
Pay:
From: £12,870.16 at 28 hours, £13,329.81 at 29 hours To: £13,160.75 at 28 hours, £13,630.78 at 29 hours per annum
Hours:
1 x 28 hours and 1 x 29 hours
Closing date:
20/06/2018

Description...

SUPPORT ASSISTANTS 1 x 29 hours & 1 x 28 hours to work flexibly across the week – Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.30am to 5pm

We are looking to recruit highly motivated individuals who are able to support adults with learning disabilities in a range of activities from gardening, to swimming to flower arranging and crafts. These activities along with Life skills, aims to promote independence, self-advocacy and health & well-being. Although skills in this area are advantageous, being motivated and energetic is equally important when supporting service users with a diverse range of interests and needs.

We have several venues across the borough therefore the ideal candidates will be able to work flexibly across the week in a range of venues to be able to respond to the needs of the service and its users.

We are looking to recruit individuals who have excellent written and verbal communication skills and can provide person centred support, working within a group setting or on a 1:1.

For more information please telephone Karen Mason on 01744 677828.

This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

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For an application form and further details contact:

recruitment@sthelens.gov.uk

When requesting an application form please state your name, your address, the job you are interested in and the job reference number.
The Council's official job application form must be completed in all cases. CVs should not be submitted as a replacement.