Overview
Job Role: Support Worker - Complex Care
Location: Peacehaven, Sussex
Salary: £14.50p/h
Service Type: Supported living, one property housing one individual
Speciality: Learning Disability, Mental Health and Autism (has behaviours of concern, complex care, self-harm and forensic support).
Awards and About Us
We are an award-winning company and have received recognitions such as Employer of the Year Award at the Learning Disabilities and Autism Awards 2024 and UK’s Best Workplaces 2024 by Great Places to Work UK.
Following our most recent national award, judges described us as “a very inspirational business that aims high to deliver excellence in all areas and supports people to lead aspiring lives. A strong family feel where staff are rewarded, valued and supported to maximise their potential. Staff see opportunity which is harnessed to incredible effect.”
Role Focus
We are looking for Support Workers for Adams home in Peacehaven to support him to build his life in the community.
You will need a passion for empowering people to lead an aspiring life, by using positive behaviour support and working within an integrated and multidisciplinary approach to people’s wellbeing.
You will be kind, patient, resilient, compassionate, proactive. The role can be tough, but the rewards outweigh. Adam has been discriminated against, faced trauma, and requires staff with empathy to support him on his road to recovery and an aspiring life.
This is a real chance to be part of our successful programme of ensuring that everyone with a learning disability or autistic people are supported in their local communities, not in hospital settings.
Responsibilities
* Support individuals to build their life in the community using positive behaviour support and a multidisciplinary approach to wellbeing.
* Provide compassionate, respectful, and patient care to people with learning disabilities, autism and related needs.
* Support through challenging situations with empathy and resilience.
* Contribute to an inclusive, friendly and supportive environment where people can grow and thrive.
What you can expect / Benefits
* Competitive rates of pay
* Enhanced pay when you have a baby (maternal, paternal or adoption)
* Employee Assistance Programme with various aspects of free legal support and counselling
* Support with gaining further qualifications, NVQs
* Career progression opportunities – 80% of our senior team began with us as Support Workers
* Financial awards for successful recruitment referrals
Training and Induction
Active Prospects has an amazing Induction Programme which ensures that all employees receive classroom and on-the-job training and support to prepare them within their new roles before they enter the service – your first 3 weeks of employment are in training, you start with us fully trained.
How to Apply
What are you waiting for?
Apply today or contact us directly on recruitment@activeprospects.org.uk and 01737 924 086 to speak to a friendly Recruitment Advisor.
Note
Please note: all offers are subject to satisfactory completion of our pre-employment compliance standards.
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