Job Introduction
Simpson and Kitchener Day Centres offer a service to older people and people living with a diagnosis of Dementia. The service operates within a person-centred approach aimed at enhancing a person’s quality of life.
We’re seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic support worker with a D1 privilege on their licence, who is looking to make a difference to individual’s lives. You’ll join our well established, friendly, and professional team to create an environment that is welcoming, supportive, inclusive, and stimulating to those who attend.
This role as part of safer recruitment will require an enhanced DBS check. This post attracts a golden hello, details will be provided on request.
Main Responsibility
- Driving multi passenger vehicles and completing appropriate paperwork.
- Providing meaningful activities that are engaging & stimulating.
- Passing on information accurately and concisely to the manager and team leaders.
- Assisting with personal care.
- Supporting individuals with food and fluid intake.
The Ideal Candidate
- D1 privilege on driving licence and experience driving passenger vehicles.
- Be approachable, responsive, caring, flexible and patient.
- Be organised and self-motivated.
- Good communication and time management skills.
- Willing to undertake training and learn new skills.
- Professional, respectful and understand the importance of confidentiality.
- Work well as part of a team as well as working using your own initiative.
Package Description
We are really proud of the benefits we are able to offer our staff here at Milton Keynes City Council, including:-
- Local Government Pension Scheme, considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates of 18.8%.
- 28 days annual leave per year in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising to 32 days after 5 years.
- Holiday Purchase Scheme.
- Our Professional Development Centre provides access to courses such as in-house management development programmes endorsed by the Institute of Leadership, coaching and mentoring and access to our Smarter Learning portal
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Health Cashplan.
- MK Advantage benefits package – a range of savings on a wide range of retail, leisure and entertainment products and services such as Pizza Express, M&S, B&Q, John Lewis and Arriva Travel.
- Blue Light Card - Employees working within Social Care can qualify for a range of discounts from national retailers to local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and much more!
- SmartGo – Aimed at encouraging low-carbon transport and healthy lifestyle with discounted travel e.g. Halfords, Arriva, Europcar, National Railcards and Stagecoach.
- Homebuy Scheme (for eligible roles).
- Smarter working which provides the opportunity to work from various locations including from home for a proportion of your role (subject to business needs).
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity entitlements.
- Childcare Subsidy.
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes is a diverse, welcoming, and expanding place, built on smart ideas with even bigger plans for the future. We have world class attractions, beautiful open spaces, and a great standard of living.
Milton Keynes City Council is one of the largest employers in the region, making a difference every day for local people. We’re responsible for all local government services in MK including education, housing, highways, and social services - around 240 services in all.
Our values are to be dedicated, respectful, and collaborative. If this sounds like you, join us for a stimulating and fulfilling career measured on results, and a rewarding work-life balance.
