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Casual Support Worker at Wiltshire Council in Chippenham, England, GB
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Job Description
Day & Respite Service – Riverbank and Meadow Lodge, Casual hours, Up to £14.36 per hour
Salary: £13.92 - £14.36 per hour
Hours per week: Casual
Rolling advert: We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.
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
You will be part of a supportive service where your work makes a real difference every day. We offer flexible working, ongoing training and development, and the chance to help people build confidence, skills and independence.
As a casual worker, the council will enhance your hourly rate by 12.07% to compensate you for annual leave. You will have no fixed hours and will work on an as-needed basis, depending on Wiltshire Council's requirements and your availability. You are not obligated to be available, and the council is not obliged to offer you 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
You will need a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, unless other suitable transport or a reasonable adjustment is agreed.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.
Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.
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.
Contact details
Karen Rogerson, Team Leader, at Karen.Rogerson@wiltshire.gov.uk, or call 01225 713 021.
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Application criteria
Please download and read the role description and person specificationcarefully 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 formand once completed please attach it to your application form.
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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.
Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion
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