Specialist Care Support Worker – Winchester (Female only*)
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We are currently looking for compassionate and reliable support workers to provide care for individuals within our Specialist Care service in Winchester area.
We are seeking support workers who are proactive, empathetic, and enjoy engaging with people. Whether you're supporting someone who enjoys cooking and time with their dog or assisting an individual in staying active with outdoor activities and hobbies, your role will be to empower them to live a meaningful and independent life. Your support will involve helping with daily tasks, community activities, personal care, and much more.
We prefer candidates with full-time availability, though part-time roles may also be considered. Shifts are on a rota basis, with every other weekend required. Waking night shifts may also be available.
Given the nature of the role, candidates must hold a full, valid, and clean driving licence.
If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and enjoy working with a diverse range of individuals, we would love to hear from you!
About You
You’re an experienced, empathetic and resilient Support Worker, deeply committed to assisting individuals with a unique range of disabilities and associated health needs. You will be compassionate, observant, patient and confident. You will be skilled in monitoring changes in mood and developing techniques to calm and de-escalate. Ideally you will have knowledge and experience of complex needs. You’re able to communicate clearly and sensitively with vulnerable people and their families, and always adopt a person-centred approach.
You enjoy helping individuals to be independent through companionship, providing reassurance and enabling confidence. You take pride in doing a great job and are happy assisting with cooking, domestic duties, personal care, attending appointments and social activities. You’re keen to develop your career through training, learning and gaining relevant qualifications.
You are comfortable with animals (in some cases, you may be supporting individuals with pets like dogs).
About The Role
The purpose of the role is to support our customers to achieve life goals and aspirations through social, emotional, physical and cultural requirements in a person centred way, as outlined in the customers individualised care plan, in a manner that is professional, positive and upholds the values of SCA Care.
No Two Days Are The Same And You May
* Assist individuals with daily tasks like shopping, cooking, domestic duties, and personal care.
* Support them to access the community, pursue their hobbies, and enjoy activities such as outdoor walks, games, or pet care.
* Provide companionship, reassurance, and help build their confidence and independence.
* Ensure individuals are supported in a person-centred way, helping them achieve their goals and aspirations in line with their care plan.
* Monitor changes in mood and use techniques to support individuals through challenging situations.
A full detailed job description is available upon request and will be provided as part of our recruitment process.
About Us
SCA Care is dedicated to enhancing our customers’ lives through the delivery of quality-driven care services including Home Care, Live-in Care, Extra Care and Specialist Care. With a commitment to promoting independence and well-being, our skilled and experienced team provide round-the-clock assistance offering personalised support, designed empathetically to meet customers individual needs and to help them live their best lives possible.
Benefits
* Paid day off on your birthday....so you can relax.
* 6 weeks paid holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
* Excellent Refer a Friend bonus scheme
* Training time paid (National Living Wage)
* Guaranteed hour contracts, if that's what you would like.
* Pay enhancements for a care qualification over level 2
* Free training & comprehensive training package (including QCF qualification)
* Free branded workwear and lanyard
* Access to a free Blue Light Card (discounts in stores and online in large national retailers and local businesses)
* Employer contributory pension scheme
Please Note
This role requires an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, which will be obtained for you by SCA.
SCA is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds.
SCA is Disability Confident Committed and we guarantee to interview all applicants who let us know they have a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria for this role. SCA has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees.
SCA is based and operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Please note we will not be able to accept applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work or candidates who do not currently reside within the local area.
* Genuine occupational requirement under part 1, schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
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