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We are inviting compassionate, committed individuals to join our team of Support Workers in our Supported Living settings. This is a rewarding and meaningful role, supporting adults with autism, learning disabilities, mental health needs, complex needs, and behaviours that challenge, helping them lead safe, independent, and fulfilling lives.
You'll play a vital part in helping the people we support to live with independence and purpose. This includes assisting with everyday routines, building confidence, and creating opportunities for personal growth and enjoyment.
Location: Loughborough
Job Type: Full-Time (36 hours per week)
Salary: £13.00 per hour
Shifts: Days and Waking Nights – includes weekend and bank holiday working
What We Offer
£13.00 per hour
36-hour Full-Time Contract
Comprehensive in-person training to set you up for success
Personal development and progression opportunities
Casual Dress – no uniform required
28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
Supportive management
What We're Looking For
Minimum one years' experience in a support or care role.
Confident working with individuals with complex needs or behaviours that challenge.
Strong communication skills and emotional resilience.
A passion and drive to make a difference.
A team player with a proactive, person-centred approach.
Requirements
Must be 18 or over.
Must have the right to work in the UK.
Must be able to speak and understand English to a good standard for effective communication, record-keeping and safeguarding the wellbeing of those you will be supporting.
This post is open to female applicants only, as the role involves providing support to an individual for whom this is an assessed and documented genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
What You'll Be Doing
Promote and support independence, choice, dignity and respect at all times.
Supporting individuals with their daily living activities, including medication, meals, shopping, budgeting, household tasks, and may also include personal care.
Encourage social inclusion and confidence in the community.
Monitor and promote individuals physical and mental wellbeing.
Follow and implement person-centred support plans.
Support individuals with their personal goals.
Use your experience and training to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours.
Work collaboratively with your team to maintain consistent, high-quality support.
Maintain accurate up-to-date daily records, reports and incident forms.
About Us
We are committed to ensuring that individuals who use our services receive great enabling support from a team of highly trained and engaged staff in environments that are homely and comfortable.
We are like family – our team is small and friendly, with over 110 years of combined experience in social care and a passion for providing care that works for every individual. We know that care isn't 'one size fits all' and that's why we work to create and maintain fantastic relationships with our service users, founded on trust and respect.
Independence, Wellbeing and Potential is at the core of everything we do – we keep our values close to heart.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to always act in the best interest of the individuals they support. xlqdzyr
Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment guidelines.
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