Please note that it is an essential requirement of this role that the post holder be a driver with a full, clean, UK driving licence.
Do you want to join a team that provides a person-centred service to enable the people we support to live a fulfilling life?
We have an exciting opportunity available in Longwell Green. Bath Road is a small residential service for 6 individuals with Learning Disabilities. The small size of the service enables the staff team to develop close and supportive relationships with their colleagues and the individuals living at Bath Road.
The people we support are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, kind, caring, supportive, flexible, adaptable to change, and who enjoys doing activities both inside and outside of the service.
You might be new to Social Care and have life experiences and a variety of skills that will benefit the people who live at Bath Road. We are committed to providing you with the necessary training and mentoring during your induction. This role offers an opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge and become a vital part of the service.
Hours are worked on a shift rota pattern, including some weekends, evenings, and bank holidays. Shift patterns are 07:00-14:30, 14:00-21:00, and 20:45-07:15.
As a Support Worker, your responsibilities will include:
1. Encouraging and enabling the people we support to make day-to-day choices and major life decisions, signposting as appropriate, and helping them develop a positive self-image and maintain good health.
2. Supporting individuals to develop relationships and maintain contact with family and friends.
3. Providing the necessary support to maximise independence and develop social and life skills.
4. Achieving medication competency (training provided), recognising health issues, and attending health appointments, as each person has current health needs that require observation and response.
5. Supporting people with their personal hygiene needs and understanding non-verbal communication.
6. Being an enthusiastic and energetic team member.
7. Having strong communication skills to effectively communicate with team members, people we support, and stakeholders.
8. Having a caring manner and tolerant nature; experience is not essential as training will be provided.
9. Being able to drive, due to the location of the home and the need to access community activities.
10. Being IT literate to use digital care plans and medication systems, with attention to detail.
At Milestones Trust, we value our staff's hard work and commitment. We offer a competitive pay and benefits package, including:
* 30 days annual leave entitlement
* Company pension scheme, with Milestones matching employee contributions up to 3%
* Learning and development opportunities, including a comprehensive induction and further qualifications
* Health Cash Plan after probation, providing cashback for health treatments
* Generous occupational maternity/paternity pay
* Access to earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet
* Employee Discount Platform from day one
* Employee referral scheme with cash rewards for successful referrals
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