1. Options Autism are hiring Support Workers in the Dumfriesshire region!
Role: Support Worker
Salary: Up to £12.36 per hour (dependent on experience/qualifications)
Hours: Full-time, Permanent (39 hours per week)
Location: Closeburn, Dumfriesshire
Essential: A full Driving Licence and the Right to Work in the UK
How we reward you
We want our occupants to have the best care possible, and therefore you’ll receive an exceptional rewards package including:
- Basic Salary:
- Qualified Support Worker: £12.36 per hour
- Unqualified Support Worker: £11.07 per hour
- Sleep-ins paid at £45.00 per night
- ‘Journey to Management’ programme (all qualifications funded by us!)
- Annual Leave entitlement equivalent to 5.6 weeks per annum (with options to purchase more)
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
- “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And market leading benefits offered through our Flexible Benefits Platform Vista that enable you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
- A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
- 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, to use at high street stores, events, cinemas, restaurants and more!
- Critical illness cover
The Opportunity
The best part is you don’t need any prior experience, just the following:
- A big heart and passion to make a difference to the occupants’ lives.
- Patience, resilience, and calmness.
Some of your duties would include:
- Supporting the occupants to appointments and activities such as shopping or trips out
- Completing relevant paperwork
- Undertaking household tasks
- Engage our occupants in tasks and activities
The Location
Holistic Childcare and Education consists of two accommodations, Closeburn House and Maben House.
Closeburn House is an eleven bed registered accommodation, supporting individuals from the ages of 10 – 16 years and is based in Closeburn. Maben House is a ten bed registered accommodation, supporting individuals from the ages of 6 – 16 years and is based in Lochmaben. Both are within commuting distance of Dumfries, Lockerbie and surrounding towns and villages..
Both homes are dedicated to build incredible futures by giving the occupants opportunities, developing their life skills and personal interests.
Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure. Working in a residential environment where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, individuals are listened to, respected, and involved in as many decisions as possible.
Options Autism is a national provider of specialist education, care and therapeutic services for individuals with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We provide a person-centred approach to education and support, looking at the full needs of the individual and adapting our approach accordingly.
To apply now please click Apply on Company Site and follow the on-screen instructions or call us today on 01204 927626 and speak to one our dedicated talent scouts!
Options Autism is part of Outcomes First Group. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to a free fully Enhanced PVG and reimbursement of the Update Service Fee.
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2. Support Worker (1767)
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Vacancy Type: Permanent
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Location: Canton, Cardiff
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Postcode: CF5 1FH
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Full-time / Part-time: Full-time
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Salary: £11.11
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Closing Date: 13 October 2023
mirus are a non-profit organisation, established in Cardiff for over 30 years making a positive difference to the lives of people we support.
The service is made up of one Core & Cluster Supported Living Scheme (Canton) – There are nine flats, which will offer accommodation for ten people and one semi-supported accommodation.
You will be working with a diverse group of individuals with a range of needs including, learning and physical disabilities, health needs, mental health and behaviours that may challenge. You will be supporting people with a wide range of ages, interests, goals and aspirations. We have a large age rang with people supported in the late teens to people supported in their early 70’s. You will be supporting people in to the world of work, education and vocation whilst helping build and maintain social and support networks across the community. Due to the nature of the service you will be expected to work a range of different shift patterns from days, sleep in shifts and waking nights.
I am an older lady who has lived in the Canton community for many years. I would like support around keeping myself safe, engaged and content in my community and at home. I love getting out and about and seeing familiar faces in my locale, popping to the local shops and cafes and taking trips in my car to seaside destinations. I love reading up on music, pop culture and listening to music; especially Punk and Golden Oldies! Sometimes my anxieties become hard for me to control so I would need my support staff to be patient, proactive, responsive and able to follow my guidelines that help keep me happy and content.
Someone of the people supported may display behaviours that can challenge, so applicants will need to be confident in dealing with tricky, unusual and complex situations. An ideal candidate would be able to wear several different hats in one day, adapting approaches for a variety of people within a single shift.
Key deliverables:
- Has the ability to contribute to providing a high quality service and have a strong vision that can be applied to all aspects of your work.
- Maintains professional working relationships with People We Support, families, members of Multi-Disciplinary Teams and other stakeholders.
- Develops and adopts a person-centred approach to services and identifies individual goals and aspirations that enables the achievement of positive outcomes and increased independence.
- Is confident and strong; can lead, direct and role model best practice to support staff to develop independence, develop skills and promote positive risk taking.
- Can harness the skills and abilities of support staff to support them with their learning and development to fulfil their roles and responsibilities with a sense of achievement.
- Communicates effectively and has good oral and written communication skills ensuring accurate records are kept.
- Is able to manage their work time effectively and prioritise their workload whilst being flexible to adapt when necessary.
- Is able to monitor and quality assure support services.
Essential criteria
- Willing to be/is currently registered with Social Care Wales
- To have completed QCF level 2 in Health and Social Care/ambitions to start.
- Hold a UK driving License (Preferred).
- willing to undertake a DBS.
Benefits
- Full training programme, paid at hourly rate
- 24 days’ Annual Leave and 8 Bank Holiday days per year
- mirus Pension Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Paid work related travel at 40p per mile between services
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee rewards
- Join an organisation that holds the a Gold Award in Investors in People
- Refer a friend scheme of £300
Next steps:
To apply for this fantastic opportunity to join our team and make a difference to people’s lives, please click on the APPLY button below.
Note: Due to the requirements of being a Support Worker, the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check funded by mirus.
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3. Role: Waking Night Adult Support Worker – Part Time
Salary: £23,522.72 per annum
Hours: Part-time, Permanent (43 hours per week)
Location: Dragonby, Near Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire
How we reward you
We want our occupants to have the best support possible, and therefore you’ll receive an exceptional rewards package including:
- Basic salary: £23,522.72 per annum
- Funded qualifications: starting with working towards a funded qualification in Adult Care Work. (if you do not currently hold this or equivalent)
- Annual Leave Entitlement equivalent to 5.6 weeks per year (with options to purchase more)
- Paid Childcare fees to support parents into full-time employment
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
- Earn £1000 by referring a friend
- “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And market leading benefits offered through our Flexible Benefits Platform Vista that enable you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
- A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
- 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, to use at high street stores, events, cinemas, restaurants and more!
- Cycle to Work Schemes
- Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
The Opportunity
Our next Waking Night Adult Support Worker will be someone who has:
- A big heart and passion to make a difference to the occupants’ lives.
- Patience, resilience, and calmness.
Some of your duties would be as follows
- Perform nightly tasks such as personal care routines, going to bed, getting up in the morning and making breakfast.
- Supporting individuals to develop independent life skills
- Safeguarding of occupants at all times
- Accurate record keeping
Options Autism are looking for a Waking Night Adult Support Worker to join our team in Thorpe House. Thorpe House is a specialist service, rated CQC Good, which offers high quality accommodation for individuals with autism, complex needs and/or learning disabilities. We currently have permanent, full and part-time roles available – Days or Nights. An ideal role for those interested in supporting those with varied and complex needs.
Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure. Working in a support environment where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, individuals are listened to, respected, and involved in as many decisions as possible.
We are based near Scunthorpe and within commutable distance of Scunthorpe. Brigg, Broughton, Winterton and surrounding villages and towns.
Options Autism is a national provider of specialist education, care and therapeutic services for individuals with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We provide a person-centred approach to education and support, looking at the full needs of the individual and adapting our approach accordingly.
To apply now please click Apply on Company Site and follow the on-screen instructions or call us today on 01204 927626 and speak to one our dedicated talent scouts!
Options Autism is part of Outcomes First Group. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to a free fully Enhanced DBS and reimbursement of the Update Service Fee.
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4. Acorn Education and Care are hiring Bank Residential Childcare Workers in the South Yorkshire region.
Role: Bank Support Worker
Salary: £10.52 per hour
Hours: Flexible, Bank Contract
Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Essential: Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required
How we reward you
We want our occupants to have the best support possible, and therefore you’ll receive an exceptional rewards package including:
- Basic salary: £10.52 per hour
- Flexible hours
- Funded qualifications: starting with working towards a funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. (if you do not currently hold this or equivalent)
- Annual Leave Entitlement equivalent to 5.6 weeks per year (with options to purchase more)
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
- Earn £1000 by referring a friend
- “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And market leading benefits offered through our Flexible Benefits Platform Vista that enable you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
- A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
- 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, to use at high street stores, events, cinemas, restaurants and more!
- Critical illness cover
Our next Bank Residential Care Worker will be someone who has:
- A big heart and passion to make a difference to the residents’ lives.
- Patience, resilience, and calmness.
Some of your duties would be as follows
- Supporting young people to appointments and activities such as shopping or trips out
- Completing relevant paperwork
- Undertaking household tasks
- Engage our young people in tasks and activities
Acorn Education & Care, part of Outcomes First Group, are recruiting Bank Residential Childcare Workers to join our team within the South Yorkshire Region.
Our registered independent accommodation offers support for vulnerable young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) and Complex Needs.
The accommodation is based in rural Rotherham and is within commuting distance of Sheffield and Doncaster
We are friendly and fun, and though there are challenges too, everything we do is dedicated to creating rewarding experiences – for those we look after and for everyone in our team!
How to apply:
To apply now please click Apply on Company Site and follow the on-screen instructions or call us today on 01204 927626 and speak to one our dedicated talent scouts for any further information.
Acorn Education & Care is part of Outcomes First Group. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to a free fully Enhanced DBS and reimbursement of the Update Service Fee.
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5. Support Worker
Health care assistant – Alcedo – Full or Part time – Chester – No experience needed. Pay Rates £13.00 (Mon-Fri) £13.50 (weekend) Shift Patterns – 7am-3pm 3pm-11pm or 7-11 (includes alternative weekends)
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives? Do you have a caring nature and a desire to support individuals in their own homes?
Join our team of Home Carers in the Chester and surrounding area to help provide care and assist people in their own homes. No previous experience is required as our in-house training team will ensure you are trained to the high standards of care we expect.
This role will include:
• Providing personal care (including bathing, dressing, toileting)
• Supporting clients with mobility and transfers, using appropriate equipment and techniques
• Administering and documenting medication
• Documenting care activities and reporting any changes in conditions to our branch teams.
Alcedo Care has been awarded celebrating them as a Top 20 care provider.a testament to the work of our amazing care teams. We’re a family owned company, and operate with family values at the heart of everything we do.
Working with us offers:
• Excellent pay rates from £13 per hour
• Mileage, holiday pay and pension scheme paid separately to hourly rates, not hidden!
• Contracted hours offered after a 12-week probation period
• Flexibility to the days you work, allowing you to have a rota that suits your other commitments
• Blue Light Card, offering thousands of discounts on things from groceries to holidays!
• Reward and recognition schemes, including annual carer awards
• Refer a frriend scheme where you can earn £250.
• Access to FREE confidential 24/7 wellbeing and mental health support
• Genuine healthcare career progression opportunities, including full support to complete NVQ qualifications
• DBS Payment Scheme available Whether you have experience in a care setting or nursing home;
if you have been a care assistant in the community; a private carer for a family member; or no care experience at all, we offer full training and support to become a qualified and confident care assistant.
You must be 18 and have a full Uk driving licence to apply for this role and it is subject to an enhanced DBS check. You will also be required to provide satisfactory professional and/or character references.
Apply today if you want to make a difference and help our clients stay independant!
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6. Senior Mental Health Support Worker
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all Service Users. All candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
*Due to the needs of our Service Users and regulatory requirements, candidates must have the right to work in the UK. We do not provide sponsorship. This is a full time position requiring candidates to be able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week. We will not be considering part time applications, nor candidates with right to work restrictions which only permit 20 hours of work during term time.*
This is an exciting opportunity for experienced Support Workers to join our semi-independent service, supporting young people aged 16-18 with Complex needs including Learning Disabilities and mental health, who require support with emotional, behavioural and learning difficulties.
The successful candidates will have a genuine passion to promote independence for Service Users by working with them to develop their life skills. Candidates will have great knowledge of safeguarding and will be experienced in working with learning disabilities.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have experience of working with Service Users providing personal care
- Have a minimum of two years of experience working with service users
- Have work experience and knowledge of Learning Difficulties
- Be experienced in leading a shift
- Qualified to a minimum of QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care
- Must have a driving license and have access to your own vehicle
- Able to commit to a 24 hour shift pattern and work weekends. 8am – 8am, 11pm-7am is sleep 1 day on 2 days off on a rolling shift pattern [40 hours per week]
- Main list of duties include, but not exhaustive
- To safeguard and promote the welfare and health of all Service Users within the Home, including the protection from any harm/exploitation.
- To provide activities, support and structure for our transitional service users in the home ensuring appropriate levels and standards of supportive care.
- To be responsible for shift leading, supervising and providing support and guidance to Support Staff.
- To manage budgets for the Home and Service Users’ allowances.
- Attend LAC review meetings.
- Liaise with CQC, Ofsted and other external party as and when required
- Prepare shift plans.
- To assist with the induction of new staff by providing them with work shadowing opportunities and contribute to staff development by support and monitoring.
- To deputise in the absence of the deputy manager and or registered manager.
- To maintain standards of good practice at all times, establishing purposeful and constructive relationships and appropriate role modelling so as to assist with the development of their life, activities, education, social skills and personal skills.
- To maintain and produce required records and reports as necessary to ensure smooth, efficient running of the home.
- To participate on a shift basis by rota, demonstrating a level of commitment and flexibility to enable the efficient running of the home.
- To undertake training and utilise learning within the home.
- Where applicable, to attend to and contribute to any review, case conference and planning meeting as necessary.
- To contribute to good practice standards within the company by identifying and highlighting service shortfalls and planning methods of development to meet such shortfalls.
- To speak up if there are any concerns that may affect maters in respect to any service user.
- To undertake supervision and monitoring of practice standards within the staff complement.
- To help with the general upkeep of the household
- Other duties and responsibilities expressed and implied which arise from the nature and character of the post within the company mentioned above.
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £23,090.00-£27,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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7. Mental Health Support Workers experienced/non experienced
Benefits
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Sick pay
Job description
Company Description
All about U is a mental health support agency dedicated to motivate, stimulate and engage with our clients to achieve and maintain a more holistic lifestyle. The Company works in the community and has a proven success rate by using innovative, creative and fun methods to move clients forward in small steps. Our commitment to our clients is very strong, the team are dedicated , passionate and ambitious. The Company encourages these qualities to maintain a high standard as we grow and so team members grow with us.
We offer induction training, once a week team meetings, a small bonus at Christmas, meals out activity trips with clients. Rates of pay are determined by the standard of work and we pay a generous mileage allowance for travel between clients.
No matter how talented and smart you are you can work to the best of your capabilities and creative skills when you are surrounded by an encouraging environment that values human resource.
Job Description
- You will meet and support clients at their home or in the local community,
- You will have good communication skills with the ability to address challenging situations,
- You will support clients and encourage them to make choices to express themselves and develop independent living and life skills,
- You will be confident with a good sense of humour and possess a high level of initiative and be able to work on your own or as part of a team,
- You will need a current driving license with business insurance and your own transport,
- You will need to put a CRB in place should you not have a current one,
- You will need to provide 2 references.
Job Types: Permanent, Part-time, Full-time
Part-time hours: 8-24 per week
Pay: £11.50-£12.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: On the road
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8. Support Worker
Location: Northampton (JOBS AVAILABLE IN MANY LOCATIONS ALL OVER THE COUNTRY, CHECK THEIR WEBSITES)
Job Description
Support Worker
Up to 28 hours per week plus sleeps
Hourly rate £10.42
Do you dare to make a difference?
We know working in care is more than ‘just a job’. To us it’s playing a crucial role in enabling the people we support to live their best lives.
Unlock your potential by joining our team as a Support Workers at Wellington Support
You can expect:
- Accelerated career paths with no experience required
- Recognised qualifications with paid training
- Flexible working patterns
- Inclusive culture with progressive wellbeing support
We are currently looking for Support Workers to join our team in Northampton.
Wellington Support provide support to adults with Mental Health conditions, Learning Disabilities and other complex needs. We provide support in a mixture of locations across Northampton and Kettering ranging from small, homely three bed shared accommodation to clusters of self-contained flats. Staff support is provided 24 hours per day.
As a team we promote person centred support and help each person to achieve their goals and aspirations by focusing on the skills they have and building upon them. We are proud that we have made a positive impact on people’s lives and have been able to see people develop their skills and confidence so they can take ownership over their own lives.
National Care Group are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.
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9. Support Worker
| Location: | Coventry |
| Job Type: | Agency |
| Salary: | £12.30 – £17.50 per hour, weekly pay* |
| Reference: | Coventry/SW/29 |
| Contact Name: | Dean Warburton |
| Contact Email: | Dean.Warburton@nurseplusuk.com |
Nurseplus is looking for Support Workers in Coventry and the surrounding areas.
Our services are available within a variety of care settings to a wide number of clients, all with individual needs; you could be supporting people with learning difficulties, complex care needs, mental health needs, dementia and providing care for older people.
Daily tasks can include, assisting with eating and drinking, meal preparation and planning, personal care, companionship and encouraging the service user’s independence with day to day activities.
What Nurseplus can offer you as a Support Worker:
- Flexible shifts to fit around you – full or part-time, days, nights and weekends
- Weekly Pay – Competitive Hourly Rates
- Free training – In line with the Care Certificate
- Further development opportunities with in-house courses and funded qualifications such as Distance Learning and NVQ Level 2 & 3
- Annual pay increase
- Eligibility to apply for a Blue Light card, which offers thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street
What Nurseplus needs from you as a Support Worker:
- You must be over 18 to apply
- Have the right to work in the UK
- At least 6 months UK based care experience
- Full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle
- A good standard of English and the ability to communicate effectively
- An enhanced DBS, which you can apply for upon registration
If you are passionate about healthcare and would like to know more, Nurseplus would love to hear from you!
PLEASE NOTE – ONLY APPLY FOR ONE JOB, THIS APPLICATION WILL COVER ANY JOBS WE HAVE AVAILABLE, DO NOT APPLY FOR EACH LOCATION
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10. Support Worker – (Radcliffe, Manchester)
Main area: Mental Health Support
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time – 38.5 hours per week (7 days rotational shift pattern 8am-8pm during the day and 8pm-8am waking nights, including weekends)
Job ref: SW Montgomery
Site: Montgomery House
Town: Radcliffe
Salary: £10.50 per hour
Salary period: Hourly
Closing: 31/10/2023 12:00
Job overview
A little bit about Northern Healthcare
Looking for a rewarding and fulfilling vocation, then why not join our team at Northern Health Care. We provide mental health recovery services across many regions within the UK. Our services consist of support living and community outreach services which provides our residents and service users with access to 24 hr support from experienced clinical and support staff.
You will be supporting persons with learning disability or mental health illness to improve their lives and to live independently.
Main duties of the job
What we are looking for
We are currently recruiting full-time support workers to work full-time days and waking nights and specifically to work waking nights. We are seeking support workers who are committed, compassionate, understanding, dedicated, to always putting people first. You will be supporting persons with learning disabilities or mental health illnesses to improve their lives and to live independently.
It’s hard work and can sometimes be challenging but the rewards are truly amazing!
As a support worker, you will be at the heart of supporting our service users on a daily basis. You will work with service users to help them live a fulfilled and happy life, whilst living as independently as possible. You will help to enable them to develop positive relationships and to be valued as an equal member of their local community as part of their rehabilitation.
As part of this role you will work closely with a variety of colleagues and support staff to prioritise outcome focused support to our residents.
Working for our organisation
Your key attributes
- Must have the right to work in the UK.
- Our values – positive, respectful, open and honest, understanding and dedicated.
- Supportive and empathetic.
Where you’ll be working
Your location will be Northern Healthcare, Radcliffe, Greater Manchester, M26 1WD.
Working Hours
The role is a full-time position working 38.5 hours per week. This role requires a level of flexibility as you will be working on a 7 days rotational shift pattern 7am-7pm during the day and 7pm-7am waking nights, including weekends. We can discuss flexible working hours to suit also.
In return you’ll receive
- Salary: £10.50 per hour
- Company pension scheme and contribution
- Flexible working week
- Induction and buddy programme
- Career development and on the job learning opportunities
- Healthcare cover including dental, optical, prescriptions and physiotherapy
- 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
- Access to discounted products and services
- Enhanced disclosure barring scheme (DBS) check cost covered
- Option to train towards NVQ in Health and Social Care
- Free car parking
- Employee Assistant Programme
- Ongoing employee recognition scheme and employee awards
- Refer a friend scheme in which you can earn up to £250
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Ensure that our service users are at the heart of everything we do.
- Support and guide service users with day-to-day activities enabling them to be able to live a full and as independent life as possible. This may include help to manage budgeting, domestic tasks, or meal preparation
- Support and guide service users with grocery shopping and attending routine appointments.
- Support service users whilst taking of prescribed medication.
- Support service users to be as active as they would like to be as part of their local community, whilst encouraging them to try out new things. These could include days out, family visits or arranging to go to college or use their local leisure facilities.
- Regularly review support plans whilst ensuring that they are committed to working toward their needs and aspirations.
- Working positively and collaboratively with other colleagues within the team
- Work within and implement our policy and procedure, including confidentiality and safeguarding.
- Escalate as appropriate any concerns or issues in a timely manner.
- To maintain and keep accurate records whilst reporting in a factual and ‘person centred’ approach.
- Ideally, you will have some experience as a support worker or have gained your level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care.
Disclosure and Barring Service/Safeguarding
- Candidates will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, prior to starting with us.
Person specification
Qualifications, experience and attributes
Essential criteria
- The ability to be a good team player
- Meeting our key attributes
- Experience in mental health, learning disability and/or challenging behaviours
- Evidence of working within a customer-centred environment
Desirable criteria
- Gained your level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care or have training in relevant practical skills
- Computer literate – knowledge of Excel/Windows Office software applications including SharePoint, Excel, Word
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
