Due to increased requirements in our Domiciliary Care and Supported Living service The John Townsend Trust now have the following vacancy:

Senior Support Worker
· 40 hours per week worked over a 7 day rota
· Full year with 33 days holiday per year including bank holidays
· Starting pay point 9 (£9.09 per hour)

In addition to the requirements within the Support Worker role key responsibilities for a Senior Support Worker include leading the team in the absence of a Team Leader, supporting the Team Leader by taking on tasks delegated, and to act as a role model and mentor to support staff.

A background in supported living or domiciliary care services is essential as is knowledge of the legislation relating to the provision of support. There is a genuine occupational requirement to be aged 21 or over to work with the adults in this service. The successful candidates will have completed a Diploma / NVQ Level 3 in Adult Social Care or be working towards this.

Full details of the requirements are outlined within the individual job specification.

In return we offer all the support you would expect from an Investor in People recognised organisation including excellent development opportunities. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all groups and communities. We expect all our staff to be committed to our Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policies and procedures. The above position will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Services (DBS) check, references, evidence of qualifications and a work history which can be fully checked.

For an application pack, job description and full person spec please contact the Human Resources Department on 01843 222429 / 222484 or hr@rsdcm.org.uk.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications 7th July 2014