Support Worker
Support Worker / Carer
Chippenham, Wiltshire
£13.47 - £13.90
Permanent, Part time
Job description
We review and interview applicants every week and will close the advert once we have enough suitable applications. If you are interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as you can.
Riverbank and Meadow Lodge
Riverbank is a day opportunity service providing support to adults with learning disabilities, five days a week throughout the year. We work closely with customers to identify their goals and support them in a wide range of activities within the service and in the local community.
Meadow Lodge is a respite service offering short breaks to adults with learning disabilities. We help customers take part in meaningful activities that build confidence and independence, while also working closely with families and carers to ensure they feel supported and listened to.
What you will do
As a casual relief bank support worker, you will help customers to live with dignity, choice and independence across both Riverbank and Meadow Lodge.
- Support customers with personal care and daily living tasks
- Help plan and take part in meaningful activities
- Provide emotional and practical support when needed
- Assist with household tasks and basic financial responsibilities
- Work flexibly across day and respite services, including evenings, weekends, sleep‑ins and waking nights
- Support customers in their homes or within the service settings
Casual contracts have no fixed hours and work on an as-needed basis depending on our requirements and their availability. Staff on these contracts are not obligated to be available, and the Council is not obliged to offer them work.
Who we are looking for
- Caring, patient and committed to supporting adults with learning disabilities
- Able to communicate clearly and work well with others
- Calm under pressure and able to make sensible decisions
- Physically able to carry out all aspects of the role
- Willing to learn and develop, including completing required training
- No specific qualifications needed if you have relevant skills or experience
Why join our team?
- Work that makes a real difference every day
- Supportive teams across both services
- Opportunities for training, learning and development
- Flexible working that fits around your availability
- A meaningful role where you will help people build confidence, skills and independence
We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.
Application criteria
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply.
Under the Health and Social Care Act (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, individuals involved in regulated activity must provide a full employment history and detail any gaps. Before clicking apply please complete this full employment history form and once completed please attach it to your application form.
We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations.
If you have applied for this role within the last six months, you do not need to reapply. Your application will remain on file and will be considered.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.
Application
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Wiltshire Council
Wiltshire Council, County Hall, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8JN, United Kingdom
01225 718 040