Support Worker - DCA ShrewsburySupport WorkerPostcode: SY3, Shrewsbury £ 13 Per Hour About us At Achieve together, we strive to support and inspire the people we care for in order to give them the resources, skills and confidence to live their lives independently, and to the fullest.Without our incredible team of Support Workers, we simply wouldn’t be who we are today. We’re always on the hunt for hard-working, passionate people who want to make a difference and help others – so what are you waiting for?Become a Support Worker and shape lives As a Support Worker, you’ll deliver excellent care, celebrate achievements, encourage fun and creativity and engage directly with our wider community. This is more than just a job – you’ll be helping the individuals we care for gain independence and live healthy, happy and fulfilling lives.At Achieve together, you’ll embark on a career adventure like no other, with dedicated training opportunities along the way to develop your skills as a Support Worker and beyond. Whatever your aspirations, we can help you reach your goals and forge a long-lasting career in social care.You will support people both in their home and in their local communities and we have a range of working patterns to suit you, including full time, part time and flexible opportunities.We offer a range of exciting benefits, such as:Flexible hours to suit a range of lifestylesCareer progression and training opportunitiesEmployee welfare and wellbeing initiativesRecognition schemes, team events and social activitiesEmployee discount schemes across a range of retailers and servicesWagestream - a financial health app that gives you the ability to receive optional pay advancesStaff incentive schemes such as Refer a Friend, Employee of the Month and Heroes AwardsAbout the people and their home The people we support at DCA Shrewsbury all live independently in their own flats. We want staff to support these amazing people to achieve their goals and aspirations. We follow the values of Achieve Together which are being brave, making things happen, valuing everyone and most importantly having fun, and we hope you’ll do the same. Every day is different, and we try to make it more exciting than the day before. Some of the people we support may need help with personal care. They need support in arranging and attending appointments and monitoring their health, ordering and administering medication as well as organising their finances. They also need support with daily living skills to uphold our tenancy agreements. They may need support with cooking and meal preparation and engaging with others in the community. Sometimes they can manage this but may need support at times. Being part of the community, taking part in meaningful activities, living more independently, keeping safe and recording and de – escalating challenging behaviours are all goals support workers can help with. Support workers can enable us to reach our goals and help us live fulfilled lives. About you Although it would be beneficial to have some experience of healthcare work, it isn’t absolutely necessary as we provide full training. As long as you’re passionate, hard-working and empathetic, you’ll fit right in.Join the team today and begin sharing moments and shaping lives.