About New Choices
New Choices is a new company owned by Bradford Council. New Choices delivers day services and support to approximately 283 people across the district in 19 locations and is supported by 189 staff. This is a very exciting time for learning disability services in Bradford as New Choices will be transforming the way in which day services operate. New Choices has a vision to give people the support and skills they need to achieve their aspirations and outcomes and to be co‑contributors to their local communities. The management team is committed to being innovative and flexible, working in partnership with the people who use the services and the staff, putting them at the heart of shaping its future.
Our Mission & Vision
Mission: The best life possible. Vision: People with learning disabilities should be able to live within their communities with all the choice and support they need to live the best life possible.
Role Summary
The role holder will support people with learning disabilities to the highest standard and in line with their support plan, cultural needs and wishes.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide personal care, including toileting and bathing, when required, in line with the support plan.
- Encourage and help people make choices and life decisions in line with the Mental Capacity Act.
- Assist with everyday home, social, leisure and work‑related activities, according to the individual’s choice.
- Support people with health needs, such as taking medication and liaising with carers if they are unwell or have changing health needs.
- Keep accurate and up‑to‑date records using internal IT systems.
- Assist with finances when accessing daytime opportunities with New Choices, in line with company guidelines.
- Promote health, safety and well‑being of the people we support.
- Work positively with colleagues, families and external organisations and professionals.
- Explore opportunities to use Personalised Technology to increase people’s independence.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Improve the support provided by discussing new ideas.
- Participate in learning and development opportunities as required.
- Complete Safeguarding Adults training and understand how, when, and who to report concerns.
- Adhere to New Choices Health and Safety policies, standards and guidelines at all times.
- Perform any other duties as specified from time to time in accordance with business requirements.
About You
- Value the views of others and see the person first, not the disability.
- Kind, thoughtful, and well‑mannered with a positive, tolerant outlook.
- Patient and able to work at a pace comfortable to the individual being supported.
- Enthusiastic about supporting people and interested in the people they support.
- Creative, with a 'can‑do' attitude, imaginative thinking, positive communication, and initiative.
- Confident, freely express views and ask questions.
Person‑Centred ‘Must Haves’
- Ability to maintain records accurately on paper and electronic systems.
- Numerical skills for record keeping and financial advice.
- Work independently and as part of a team.
- Self‑motivated, patient, and trustworthy.
- Effective liaison and advocacy with external agencies and professionals.
- Commitment to equal opportunities and rights for people with learning disabilities.
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the people supported.
- Ability to assist with personal care and produce reports and documentation.
- Understanding of confidentiality policies.
Benefits
- Salary: £13.00 per hour.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (or entitlement from a substantive post).
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Access to award‑winning training and development.
- Company pension scheme (or pension scheme from a substantive post).
