Overview
Are you looking for a role where you can bring your energy, compassion, and creativity to make a real difference? We're seeking a female Support Worker to join a dedicated team supporting a wonderful lady in her 60s who lives in her own home in Bath.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships, working as part of a close-knit team, and supporting someone to live life on their own terms.
About the Person You'll Be Supporting
She's full of personality and loves:
* Eating out and enjoying a drink
* Getting her nails done and dressing up - she thrives on compliments and recognition
* Writing poems and chatting about her beloved cat, Poppet
* Watching theatre shows, TV, and DVDs
* Going to her day centre once a week
She has a learning disability and epilepsy (managed with buccal medication for absent seizures), and sometimes experiences behaviours of distress. She uses a walker and benefits from encouragement to stay active and engaged.
Your Role
You'll be providing 2:1 support and helping her with:
* Personal care
* Medication administration (including epilepsy support)
* Daily routines and activities
* Emotional support and motivation
* Encouraging independence and confidence
You'll need to be confident, enthusiastic, and able to bring fresh energy to each day. A bubbly personality and a warm, encouraging approach will go a long way in helping her feel supported and empowered.
BSL Support: British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications.
What We're Looking For
* Confident and compassionate, with a positive mindset
* Energetic and engaging, able to motivate and uplift
* Patient and flexible, with a calm and understanding approach
* Team-oriented, ready to work collaboratively
* A driver with a manual licence
Experience with behaviours of distress and epilepsy is helpful, but full training will be provided.
Family Involvement
Her mum is very involved and values strong communication with the support team. You'll be part of a caring and consistent network that works together to provide the best possible support.
Disability Confident
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Shift Patterns
* Day Support (2:1): 9:00am - 10:00pm
* Long Day + Sleep-In: 9:00am - 9:00am the following day
* Sleep-In Shift: 10:00pm - 9:00am (Sleep-in hours paid at rest rate from 11:00pm - 7:00am)
Rotas are planned in advance to support a healthy work-life balance.
Awards and Benefits
* Award-Winning Workplace: Recognised as one of the UK's best workplaces in the \"super large\" category by the Great Place to Work Institute seven years in a row
* Generous Leave: 30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave
* Career Development: Paid training and opportunities to further develop your career through funded accredited courses
* Well-Being Focus: Comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network
* Values-Driven: We put people with learning disabilities and their families at the heart of everything we do
* Referral Bonus: Receive a £200 bonus if you refer a friend and they're successfully employed
* Learn To Drive Scheme: For non-driver opportunities, we cover the cost of driving lessons for colleagues
* Additional Perks: Bike to Work scheme, discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships
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