Overview
Position: Casual Support Worker
Location: Lincoln
Hours: Zero contracted hours (Mon-Sun, including weekends, days, evenings, holidays and sleep in's)
Salary: £13.77 per hour inclusive of holiday pay or £12.29 per hour exclusive of holiday pay
Job ref: 4741
We regret to inform you that Advance is unable to accept any sponsorship requirements.
Role Summary
Advance is looking for Casual Support Workers in Lincoln to support customers with learning disabilities/autism/complex needs/mental health conditions to live the lives they choose. This role is based in an outreach service and requires visiting customers in their own homes as a lone worker. We offer great benefits, flexible working and all the training and support you need to kick start 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
Candidate Requirements
You don’t need to have previous experience working in care or support to be successful in this role. What matters are your values, your passion and determination to make a difference in the lives of people with autism or learning disabilities. You will need to:
* Be good at working on your own and within a team
* Communicate effectively with people
* Be able to complete quality support records
* Able to work every other weekends
* Be able to follow a Support Plan and Risk Assessments and maintain customer records
* Be literate and numerate in English
* Willingness and ability to achieve the Care Certificate
For more information about the role please contact Natasha Brooks at natasha.brooks@advanceuk.org between Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.
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 by 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 value diversity. All newly appointed staff receive an induction and learn about our PRIDE values and commitments in relation to how they should be treated as a member of staff.
Benefits
* Flexible hours to fit around you and the needs of our customers
* Paid mileage and travel time between appointments
* Sector-specific training provided as part of induction plus opportunities for professional development
* Access to Perks at Work with discounts
* Long service awards payable in 5 year increments
* Golden Hello/refer a friend up to £500
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme
* Free DBS (cost covered by Advance)
* Excellent opportunities to progress within Advance
* Enrollment in a pension scheme with matched contributions above statutory minimum (if eligible)
Advance is regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing and the Care Quality Commission. Evidence of right to work is required. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required and the cost covered by Advance. We welcome applications from everyone and are a Disability Confident Leader. We reserve the right to close this job posting once sufficient applications are received. #INDADVPRI
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