About this role
<p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black">Team: </span></strong><span style="color:black">CAS - Linsell House - LD</span></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black">Job Family: </span></strong><span style="color:black">Supporting – CBG6+2</span></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black">Salary: </span></strong><span style="color:black">£27,694 - £29,064 per annum pro rata</span></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black">Hours: </span></strong><span style="color:black">35 hours per week </span></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black">Location: </span></strong><span style="color:black">Linsell House, Ridgeway Avenue, Dunstable, LU5 4QJ</span></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black">Contract Type: </span></strong><span style="color:black">Fixed Location - Permanent</span></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black">Closing Date:</span></strong><span style="color:black"> 11th July 2026</span></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black">Interviews: </span></strong><span style="color:black">W/C 20th July 2026</span></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black">About the role:</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Linsell House is a care home situated in Dunstable that offers both residential and respite care, as well as support to adults with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD). We currently have a ‘Good’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our aim is to support those who use the service to reach their full potential. We do this by promoting independence, supporting the individuals to make their own choices and to live their best life and find their greatness. As a Support Worker, we will also aim for you to find your greatness from a career perspective.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:#3c3c3c;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Within the role as a Support Worker, you will help ensure the physical, emotional and psychological needs of those who live and stay at Linsell House, and make sure they are met through the provision of a supportive and caring environment. This will include offering support in all areas of personal care, including developing and maintaining daily life skills and interactions.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:#3c3c3c;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">We will help develop your skills and knowledge during your first few months in a number of areas, including the administration of medication and supporting the management team to facilitate the running of different areas of the services. You may be required to support Residential Workers with key working responsibilities and attend some meetings or appointment with some residents</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:#3c3c3c;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to someone's life whilst developing your career in an organisation that can offer support, training and progression as a Support Worker. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:#3c3c3c;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black">Who are we looking for?</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">We are looking to speak to enthusiastic, reliable and flexible people with excellent communications skills and a passion for caring for people with disabilities. NVQ Levels 2 & 3 in Health and Social Care would be great, but we would love to hear from you if you have a genuine interest in the role and are willing to work towards the qualification.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:#3c3c3c;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">We provide ongoing training opportunities for our team members to ensure that the successful candidate feels confident and competent to work with our adults.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:#3c3c3c;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Our homes offer care 24/7 so you will need to work on a shift basis, which will include days, nights, evenings and weekends. This could also include support holidays/outings and day trips.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:#3c3c3c;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">To join us, you must have experience in working with people with disabilities in a relevant setting. You’ll have an understanding of people with disabilities, and how to meet their needs and provide them with great opportunities. With experience in a caring role, you’ll be a positive, practical person. You will be adaptable, flexible and people-focused, with the ability to build professionals relationships. You will need to be able to write reports and use your initiative and think on your feet. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:#3c3c3c;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black">Desirable Criteria but not essential </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (England) qualified or working towards</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">• Good communication and listening skills</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">• Demonstrates a supportive and caring nature</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">• Excellent organisational skills</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">• Recognises cultural diversity</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">• Good team player</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">• Track record of showing initiative and sharing ideas</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">• Experienced in being positive and consistent</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">• Accurate record keeper</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">• Sound knowledge of disability</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">• Takes accountability for own training and continual professional development</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">• Ability to work within a 24/7 operation</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">• Good I.T skills</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:#3c3c3c;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Bring your skills to our team and you’ll enjoy our benefits package, plus the support to achieve a relevant qualification, continual training and professional development. You’ll get the chance to find your greatness by giving people a brighter future.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:#3c3c3c;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black">Our Offer</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:#3c3c3c;font-size:12.0pt">We have a number of rewards and benefits available to our staff, to view these please visit our <a href="https://jobs.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/content/Our-rewards-and-benefits/?locale=en_GB">Rewards and Benefits page</a></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:#1c0000;font-size:12.0pt">----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:#1c0000;font-size:12.0pt">We are unable to offer sponsorship to any roles within Central Bedfordshire Council</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies in this <a href="https://centralbedfordshirecouncil.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/Communications/EreYVwq3pwRCtYky4UinakYBJSr3FRmj4VeMF6QTYdRTIg?e=dbAJnv"><span style="color:#005887">Recruitment Pack</span></a>.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="color:black">Our </span><span style="color:#3c3c3c"><a href="https://centralbedfordshirecouncil.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/Communications/EuejD31meJ9GiiHyMPHL6V4BUJcaSc16Y3dGD4m8GxPfYA?e=Dg6Cg2">Competency Framework and Qualification Guidance</a><span style="color:black"> are to be read in conjunction with our Recruitment Pack.</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:#3c3c3c;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="color:#1c0000">For an informal discussion about this position, please contact the</span></strong><strong> Management Team</strong><span style="color:black"> on 0300 300 5684<strong>: </strong>James McElhinney – Home Manager<strong> </strong><a href="mailto:[email protected]"><span style="color:#467886">[email protected]</span></a></span><strong> , </strong>Charlotte Bond at<span style="color:#3c3c3c"> <span style="color:black"><a title="mailto:[email protected]" href="mailto:[email protected]"><span style="color:#467886">[email protected]</span></a></span></span><span style="color:#3c3c3c"> <span style="color:black">or Kerry Harding at</span></span><span style="color:#3c3c3c"> <span style="color:black"><a href="mailto:[email protected]%C2%A0"><span style="color:#005887">[email protected] </span></a></span></span> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:#1c0000;font-size:12.0pt">----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:#3c3c3c;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:#3c3c3c;font-size:12.0pt">Safeguarding:</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:#3c3c3c;font-size:12.0pt">Central Bedfordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers and contractors to share this commitment. This post is subject to the disclosure of criminal records. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black">Our National Careers Service team offer a free monthly workshop covering CV writing and how to complete the statement sections of the Central Bedfordshire Council online application form. This MS Teams workshop is open to anyone from the UK and lasts around 1.5 hours <a href="https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/xfp/form/667"><span style="color:#005887"> Please book your place here.</span></a></span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="color:black">More information about this service can be found here: </span><span style="color:#3c3c3c"><a href="https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/207/support_getting_into_work_or_learning">Support getting into work or learning | Central Bedfordshire Council</a></span></span></p>