Contract Type: Casual

Contract Hours: As and When Required

Salary: NJC Grade F SCP 19 £15.43 ph

Closing Date: 30th October 2024 at 23:59pm

The Arc is a unique service and there is an exciting opportunity to recruit to a casual Senior Support Worker.

The ARC is an evolving service that is supporting a variety of people some who have reablement needs, are Covid positive, need a place of safety, a place to recover after a hospital admission etc.

The ARC's CQC Registered Manager is dedicated in supporting the staff team to build a service that is person centred, responsive and an asset to Blackpool and the Fylde Coast.

The ARC works alongside health and social work colleagues to provide an holistic experience for the people who stay, usually for periods ranging from a few days to six weeks, occasionally longer.

The role of the Senior Support Worker is to lead and manage a team of RSWs, being a mentor, role model and shift leader. Supporting the whole team with admissions, discharges, medication, audits and staff development to name a few of the many tasks involved in the role.

You will receive a warm welcome at the ARC and work alongside a dedicated staff team who want what is best for the people who access the service.

For an informal discussion please contact manager Lisa Coultas or Team Leader Samantha Dobson on 477855.

If you require any information on Care and Support recruitment opportunities, advice or support on completing applications: please contact Provider Peer Support and Resilience Team on 01253 478444 or Email providersupporthub@blackpool.gov.uk

to view the Job Description.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults. This post is subject to satisfactory reference history of at least two years, Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of Right to Work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and amendments to the exemptions order, which mean that certain offences are protected and do not need to be disclosed, guidance on the "filtering" of offences can be found at New filtering rules for DBS certificates (from 28 November 2020 onwards) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)