Overview
As a Support Worker you will be expected to provide an outstanding level of support that will help to ensure the people we support live a more comfortable, dignified, liberated and happy life. You will have excellent communication skills and be a naturally caring and patient personality.
Responsibilities
* Supporting people to live independently - budget management, paying bills, housework, organising appointments and cooking delicious healthy meals.
* Excellent communication skills and relationship building - supporting the people we support to understand the world around them and promoting positive relationships.
* Community and social inclusion - supporting individuals to access and participate in their local community and social events to promote life skills and individuality.
* Personal care - helping people to get ready for the day. This may include prompting the people we support to take their medication and assisting with bathing, showering and using the bathroom. Not all Support Worker roles include high levels of personal care. Energy and enthusiasm to provide an outstanding level of support with daily tasks like cooking, cleaning, going shopping, travelling and taking part in activities in the community.
* Great organisation skills to keep accurate records, carrying out all recording and reporting in a person-centred, factual manner. You'll also help people live independently by supporting them with things like budget management, paying their bills and organising appointments.
* The ability to work safely and ensure contractual and regulatory compliance so our clients can trust, feel safe and have confidence in the support we provide.
* Support workers may also help with prompts to use the bathroom, medication and bathing where applicable.
What we look for
* Minimum of 12 months UK experience in a similar role.
* Be proactive with a positive outlook and a passion for supporting people to be the best they can be.
* Positive mindset and a can-do attitude; quick thinking when needed.
* A natural caring and patient personality, and a commitment to dignity, respect and facilitating independence.
* Willingness to work in line with regulatory and contractual requirements.
About Key Care & Support
We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us.
Benefits
* Real living wage
* 5.6 days holiday including bank holidays
* Pension contributions into NEST Scheme on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings
* Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
* Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our long service award program
* Access to training and professional development opportunities
* Long service awards
* Recognition awards for excellence in service delivery
* Birthday care and gift card
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