Job number AS00057 Location Queens Walk Resource Centre, Off Long Drive South Ruislip, Middlesex, London, HA4 0LR Directorate Adult Services Job Type Learning Disabilities Contract Type Fixed Term Working Hours 36 Closing date 16 May 2024 Salary range £27,855.00 - £29,139.00 per year About us At Hillingdon we’re proud of our commitment of ‘Putting our residents first’, ensuring they’re at the heart of everything we do! We want to attract talented individuals like yourself who share our aspirations for the borough and can support us to deliver exceptional services for Hillingdon. With an ambitious strategy we pride ourselves on delivering services that improve the lives of all our residents, businesses, and partners. Embarking on a journey of continuous improvement, we’ve set an agenda to ensure the provision of; safer communities, a thriving local economy, a greener more sustainable environment, whilst increasing our digital capabilities. Working at London’s second largest borough can be tough, particularly with government reforms, budget restrictions, and political attention – but it’s enough to keep us busy and ensures no two days are the same! What does a Resource Centre Support Worker do at Hillingdon? Join our team at The Queens walk Resource centre as a Resource centre support worker and you’ll be part of a team who are committed to changing the lives of the men and women with complex learning and physical care needs who attend across the week. Working in this modern purpose-built Resource Centre in Ruislip we are proud to offer an outstanding facility to each service user in the heart of the community. Every part of what we do is person-centred, all our activities and group sessions make an impact on each of our service users through the care we give. We are a skilled staff team who use a range of therapeutic interventions to support the individual in all aspects of their care across the week. We enable the men and women attending our centre to access a range of bespoke equipment to increase independence, choice, and opportunity. We have a multi-faceted approach to all our sessions and we use of all the equipment to provide high quality direct care focusing on meeting needs through individual and group sessions . Our team set personal outcomes and explore individual wishes with service users and their families to allow them to achieve a strength-based approach to their care. Care support is reviewed on a yearly basis with families and the muti disciplinary teams in Hillingdon. As a team member you will run sessions across the whole centre for instance, in our fully equipped sensory room or in our garden plots. You will get the opportunity to be trained in our hydrotherapy pool to support and give freedom to many of our service users with a physical disability. At Queens Walk we embrace the Resource Centre model for integration into the local community and inclusion into a wider society with visits out locally to the parks on foot or on the bus . Our groups will shop and cook and prepare meals encouraging healthy living exploring the senses with sensory food sessions offered to all . We have a range of inclusive music & art sessions , dance & fitness sessions, sports and exercise . We offer access to IT programmes in our interactive sessions which are supported with the most up to date programmes to engage and improve our service users lives. Everyone in the team has a vital role to play and are a massive part of the care we give. We celebrate everyone’s background with cultural and central events and invite families to join us across the year . The difference you'll make will be in the little things that can make someone's day, to the big things that will change their life. The centre is operational Monday to Friday 8am-4.30pm and provides social, educational, health and leisure-based programmes, personalised to each individual need. We make an impact on each of our service users through the care we give. Amongst the friendly atmosphere here, you’ll always have support around you – whether from your manager and senior team and other agencies we all work together. It’s a close-knit service because we all share the common goal of improving people’s daily lives. We’ll always encourage you to develop and your time with us here comes with continual learning and development, beginning with induction and supervision and yearly appraisals . We’ll provide paid training in other relevant areas and you’ll receive comprehensive training, as well as many other learning opportunities helping you develop as a person. About you We are looking for a motivated team player with good communication and interpersonal skills. You will be able to engage effectively with service users, providing them with support and opportunities meeting their needs in a person-centred way. You will also be creative and will take an enthusiastic approach ensuring service users fully participate in the sessions and activities you facilitate whilst treating service users with dignity and respect. What we offer We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide: Work Life Balance Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life. 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff. Generous Holiday Entitlement – You will receive a minimum of 26 days annual leave each year, in addition to bank holidays. This entitlement increases to a maximum 37 days after 10 years of service. Health & Wellbeing Hillingdon Sport Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough. Cycle Purchase Scheme – Promote eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. Discount on Golf Fees – Enjoy up to 30% discounts on green fees at council owned golf courses. Financial Benefits – Secure your future with access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union Vivup Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits. Eye Care – We contribute towards eye tests and lenses for Display Screen Equipment Mental Health Support – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Support and Counselling Services – Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family. Commute with Ease Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre. Equity, Diversity and Equality Statement At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We value the unique perspectives and experiences of all individuals, and we believe that our workforce should reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities. We recognise the value of a diverse workforce and encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented groups. Join us in building a workplace where diversity is not only embraced but also celebrated, and where every individual has the opportunity to thrive and contribute meaningfully to our organisation's success. Additional Information We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances. Due to an expected high volume of applications, we could close this role early, we therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Company pension, Cycle to work scheme, Employee discount, Flexible schedule, Free parking, Paid training