Overview
Casual Support Worker at Advance Housing and Support – Redruth, Cornwall
Advance Housing and Support is looking for a Casual Support Worker to assist customers with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and/or mental health conditions to live the lives they choose. We offer flexible working, full training and support to develop a rewarding career in social care.
Responsibilities
* Assisting with personal care and hygiene (if required)
* Medication administration (if required)
* Support with preparing and cooking meals
* Support with attending medical appointments
* Support with social activities
* Support with independent skills
* Support with domestic duties such as cleaning and laundry
* Keeping accurate records and updating care plans as required
* Keeping up to date with your training
* Ensuring the premises are secure and safe during the night
* Supporting with meal times and food preparation (if required)
* Supporting with regular checks on the customer to ensure their safety
Requirements and Qualifications
* Full UK or international driving license; access to your own vehicle; mileage paid at 0.45p per mile
* Good at working on your own and within a team
* Excellent at communicating with people
* Able to complete quality care records
* Able to work every other weekend
* Able to work waking nights
* Ability to follow a Support Plan and Risk Assessments and maintain customer records
* Literacy and numeracy in English
* Willingness and ability to achieve the Care Certificate
* We regret to inform you that Advance is unable to accept any sponsorship requirements.
About The Organisation
Advance is a national, not-for-profit provider of housing and support services for people with disabilities and mental health conditions. Our vision is to transform lives; providing the best quality housing and support services so that people can live the lives they choose, achieve their personal goals, feel valued and know their voices are heard. We are an equal opportunities employer and we\'re passionate about making Advance a great place to work. We invest in our staff, providing training and support you need to succeed in your role, gain industry-recognised qualifications and realise your career aspirations. We are regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing and the Care Quality Commission. We may require evidence of right to work and an enhanced DBS disclosure for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Advance.
Benefits Of Working For Advance
* Flexible hours to fit around you and the needs of our customers
* Paid mileage and travel time between appointments
* Sector-specific training and opportunities for professional development
* Perks at Work discounts
* Long service awards payable in 5 year increments
* Golden Hello / refer a friend: up to £500
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
* Free DBS
* Excellent opportunities to progress your career within Advance
* Enrolment in a pension scheme with matched contributions above the statutory minimum
Additional Details
* Location: Redruth, Cornwall
* Hours: Mon-Sun, including weekends, days, evenings, holidays, nights and sleep-ins
* Employment type: Full-time
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Civic and Social Organizations
Advance Housing & Support Ltd reserves the right to close this job posting once sufficient applications have been received.
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