Job Introduction
A rewarding opportunity for a Support Worker to join our Adult Provider Services team.
You’ll play an important part in helping people with a range of needs, including those with dementia, learning disabilities and complex physical or health conditions.
Every day you’ll make a real difference by supporting people to stay safe, well and connected to their community.
You’ll work alongside colleagues, families and other professionals to deliver personalised care and support.
This role is ideal whether you’ve worked in care before or you’re starting your career.
This is a site-based role
Interview for this role will be held on 10 March 2025
Milton Keynes City Council is a modern and friendly place to work. Find out more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk
Main Responsibility
- Deliver personalised care and support in line with individual care plans.
- Work closely with colleagues to identify meaningful activities for the people you support.
- Provide intimate personal care while maintaining dignity, safety and infection-control standards.
- Communicate clearly with colleagues, families and external agencies, including accurate record keeping.
- Identify and respond to risks, seeking guidance when needed.
- Provide flexible support, which may include working in different locations, in the community or in people’s homes.
The Ideal Candidate
- Understands the needs of vulnerable adults and promotes positive life experiences.
- Someone who communicates clearly, listens well and can respond to verbal and non-verbal communication.
- Ability to stay calm and responsive during complex or crisis situations.
- Flexible and willing to work in different settings depending on service need.
- Someone who is respectful, dedicated and collaborative, reflecting our workplace values.
A full UK driving licence would be an advantage, as the role may involve driving a Milton Keynes City Council vehicle.
If you’re offered the role, we’ll arrange an Enhanced DBS check as part of our pre-employment process (unless you’re already registered with the DBS Update Service).
Package Description
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:
- Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
- Excellent pension – everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
- Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
- Salary sacrifice car scheme – low-cost leasing of electric and low emission vehicles.
- Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.
Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes
Our roles are either designated ‘site based’ or ‘home based’. ‘Site based’ roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst ‘home based’ roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.
We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. Milton Keynes City Council is committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. We actively encourage applications from candidates who bring a range of perspectives, particularly those from underrepresented groups.
We are proud to have signed up to the Social Care Workforce Race Equality Standard (SC-WRES), a continuous improvement programme designed to help social care organisations achieve anti-racist workplaces. Our commitment means we are actively working to identify and address inequalities, improve representation in leadership, and ensure fair treatment and opportunity for all colleagues in Adult Services. [skillsforcare.org.uk]
We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.
