Support Worker
Pay Rate - £12.42 - £12.82 per hour
(Full-Time, 36 - 42 hours per week)
We are currently recruiting Full Time Support Workers to support individuals with Alzheimer, autism and/or learning disabilities within a supported living residence based in Castleford and Leeds
Day/night shifts available
* Long shifts, 12-hour shifts, so you will need to be available to work a variety of shifts across weekdays, weekends and bank holidays according to service user needs. Shift patterns are based around service user needs so our ideal candidate will be flexible.
* The normal working pattern is 36 hours worked over a 7 day period.
Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.**
Role Overview
* You'll support adults with lots of different needs such as learning disabilities, autism, ABI and mental health
* Assist with personal care, daily living tasks, and maintaining a safe and clean environment.
* You'll support them to flourish in a place they call home. You'll empower the people we support to be ambitious and live fulfilled lives
* You'll give high-quality support tailored to people's needs
* You'll provide personal care including support with continence needs; health and medication needs; handling personal possessions; finances and d Provide psychological, emotional, and physical support to service users.
* Enable access to the community, support with appointments, and encourage meaningful social interactions.
* Identify and report any concerns, ensuring a safe and safeguarding-compliant environment.
* You'll follow our procedures, so we give consistent, safe, and reliable care and support
* Maintain positive relationships with family members, friends, and external professionals.
* Encourage and support independent living skills where possible.
What you need for the role:
* Right to work in the UK for at least one year, no sponsorship provided
* Live in the area or willing to commute/relocate
* Experience with mental health, brain injury, Alzheimer ,Autism & Learning Disabilities residents is desirable
* A patient, empathetic mindset.
* A willingness to complete relevant training in health and social care, moving and handling, Positive Behaviour Support and safeguarding, safety, risk management and health protocols.
* Happy to support clients with intimate and personal care needs.
* An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Benefits of working with us:
* Competitive pay rate, £12.42-£12.82 per hour
* Permanent, full-time contract, 36-42 hours per week
* Enhanced rates of pay for all overtime worked
* Clear career pathway
* Fully paid induction and all training required
* Free DBS, free uniform
* Referral bonus scheme
* 235 hours annual leave a year
* Educational opportunities: training provided and NVQ paid for.
* Training and development opportunities – leadership development
* Full and paid induction and ongoing learning
* Birthdays paid and off
If you are looking for a new role, do not hesitate and apply below.
You will need to attach a CV in order to apply for this role and give us details about right to work and e visa
PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP.
We may close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient interest.