Job Description
Location: 96-98 Church Street, Sutton-On-Hull
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our dedicated team as a Support Worker, where you will empower individuals to live independently and confidently, ensuring they feel respected, valued, and supported.
Key Responsibilities
1. Empowerment & Independence: Assist service users in making informed life decisions, engaging in community and leisure activities, and fostering independence through daily tasks like cooking, cleaning, and gardening.
2. Health & Wellbeing: Support physical and emotional health needs, including administering medication (upon competency assessment) and assisting with health appointments.
3. Safe & Respectful Care: Provide personal care respectfully and protect service users from abuse while maintaining confidentiality and following safeguarding protocols.
4. Homely Environment: Create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment where service users can thrive.
5. Collaboration & Communication: Build effective relationships with service users, families, and external agencies while maintaining clear documentation and reporting.
6. Continuous Development: Participate in training, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development to ensure the best outcomes for service users.
Essential Skills and Attributes
1. A caring, approachable, and professional attitude.
2. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
3. Strong communication and time management skills.
4. Understanding of autism, safeguarding policies, and a person-centered approach.
Desirable Skills And Experience
1. NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards it).
2. Full, clean driving license.
3. Experience in implementing care plans and risk assessments.
Why Join Us?
1. A supportive and inclusive team environment.
2. Opportunities for professional growth and training.
3. The chance to positively impact the lives of others every day.
If you’re committed to empowering individuals and promoting independence, we want to hear from you!
Skills Needed
About The Company
Established in 2003, Foxglove Care provides high-quality, person-centered support for adults with learning disabilities, specializing in autism and behaviors of concern. Their ethos emphasizes individualized care in ordinary homes within community settings, adapting to changing needs. Operating small residences with no more than three individuals, they ensure personalized attention and a supportive environment. Since 2016, Foxglove Supported Living has extended their services, offering care to individuals in their own homes. Committed to empowering individuals, Foxglove Care enables clients to lead fulfilling lives with dignity and respect.
Company Culture
Foxglove Care fosters a compassionate and inclusive company culture centered around dignity, respect, and empowerment. The organization is dedicated to creating a supportive environment where both staff and the individuals they care for can thrive. With a strong emphasis on person-centered care, Foxglove Care values teamwork, continuous learning, and professional development to ensure the highest standards of service. Employees are encouraged to build meaningful relationships, promoting trust and a sense of community. Through open communication, integrity, and a commitment to excellence, Foxglove Care cultivates a workplace that is both rewarding and impactful, where every individual is valued and supported.
Desired Criteria
1. NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards it).
2. Full, clean driving license.
Required Criteria
1. Understanding of autism, safeguarding policies, and a person-centered approach.
Closing Date: Friday 30th May, 2025
Contract Type: fulltime
Salary: Starting from £12.21 Hourly
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