Support Assistant (Category 2 Sheltered Housing) - Portsmouth in Hampshire

h2 Support Assistant (Category 2 Sheltered Housing) - Portsmouth, PO89XJ, United Kingdom /h2 Job Category: Sheltered HousingRegion / Division: UK RegionLocation: Connors Keep, Wecock FarmWorking Hours: 18.5 p Sheltered Housing provides safe, purpose-built accommodation and support for people aged 55 and over, helping them maintain their independence while having access to assistance when needed . The Support Assistant plays a key role in delivering practical support , promoting wellbeing and helping residents feel safe, connected and supported within their community . /p p We are looking to appoint a part time Support Assistant for 18.5 hours per week, to be worked Monday to Friday afternoons. /p p strong u Your new role /u /strong /p p As a Support Assistant, you will help residents to maintain their independence within a Category 2 sheltered housing scheme. You will provide practical day-to-day support, including domestic assistance, personal reassurance and, in an emergency, help with personal care . /p p You will build positive relationships with residents, identify their support needs and keep support plans and records up to date . You may also liaise with families, care agencies, social workers, GPs and other professionals, as well as respond calmly to emergencies or challenging situations . /p p Working as part of a small team, you will support the Scheme Manager with building security, health and safety checks, cash handling and the promotion of social activities for residents . Although the vacancy is based at Connors Keep, you may occasionally be required to support another nearby Category 2 sheltered housing scheme . /p p strong u Who is the person summary: /u /strong /p p You will need to: /p ul li Be caring, approachable and enjoy supporting and listening to people. /li li Demonstrate a professional, flexible and reliable approach. /li li Communicate clearly and confidently with residents and provide advice in accurate spoken English. /li li Have good written communication skills and basic numeracy. /li li Be willing to provide domestic assistance and, in an emergency, support with personal care. /li li Be physically able to undertake moving and handling tasks. /li li Work effectively as part of a team and confidently on your own. /li li Remain calm when responding to emergencies, challenging behaviour or difficult situations. /li li Have basic IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Word and Outlook. /li li Be willing to work across other sheltered housing schemes when required. /li /ul p For full details, please review who is the person on the job profile attached below. /p p strong u About Portsmouth City Council /u /strong /p p Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act. /p p We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration , inclusivity and being people-focussed . These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. a Learn more about our values and behaviours /a . /p p strong u Additional Information /u /strong /p p If you would like to discuss this further or have any questions, please contact the Scheme Manager, Anita Hackett a : /a or by phoning . /p p Please ensure that you read the job profile for full details on the post. /p p We are not able to offer sponsorship for this position. /p p strong u Our recruitment process /u /strong /p p Full information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants page: a Support for applicants - Careers portal /a /p p You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the strong Who is the Person /strong points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. strong If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful. /strong /p p We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at a Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal /a /p p You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. /p p Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: a Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council /a /p p Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment . Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Adults Board safer recruitment procedures. /p p Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) at Standard/Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Please read the relevant DBS a privacy notice /a before submitting any information. /p p You will need to explain any gaps in your career history within the last 5 years - this is essential for all safeguarding roles. /p p Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact or call the recruitment team on . /p p If you need additional support looking for roles, you may be eligible for help under our Connect to Work programme, for more information please visit a Connect to Work - Portsmouth City Council /a /p