Overview
Are you looking for a rewarding career? If you are a caring, energetic, enthusiastic individual, Iris Care Group has an exciting new opportunity for a Support Worker to join one of our well-established teams at Iris Care Group. We are the largest independent health and social care provider across the Southwest of England and South Wales, providing innovative, effective, and forward-thinking care for adults with specialist mental healthcare needs.
With over 90% of staff saying they enjoy their job, we are proud to have created environments where our staff feel rewarded and fulfilled. Work for us and you’ll go home knowing that you’ve made a difference.
What will you receive?
* Annual salary £25,729.74
* Holiday allowance of 216 hours (28.8 days) per annum paid inclusive of bank holidays, with additional holidays for long service
* Industry-leading training
* Employee Assistance Program – free 24/7 confidential helpline (domestic, financial, legal, health support, etc.)
* ‘Recognise Me’, our new staff benefits, wellbeing and recognition platform
* Free on-site parking and uniform
* Friendly and supportive work environment
* Overtime opportunities
* Death in service
Iris Care Group also offers a ‘refer a friend’ scheme: where you could earn as much as £1000* for every new staff member you successfully introduce.
About your role
As a Support Worker, you will be supporting individuals with Mental Health and Learning disabilities.
Role Responsibilities
* Encourage the people we support to participate in their chosen activity or follow their interests, including assisting them in the community.
* Coordinate scheduled activities for the people we support, using personalised rotas and liaising with others to ensure facilitated activities and appointments are attended.
* Support, prompt and assist people with their personal care, promoting independence where possible.
* Encourage the people we support to utilise or develop proactive strategies to maintain their emotional wellbeing and mental health.
* Ensure all records are accurate and up to date, including incident forms, daily notes and finance records.
Role Requirements
* Excellent communication and listening skills, as you will be supporting people who use various methods of communication.
* Knowledge/experience/desire to support individuals with Mental Health, Learning Disabilities or Challenging Behaviour is essential.
* Good basic comprehension of English language including basic literacy and numerical skills (e.g., GCSE level or equivalent).
* Ongoing commitment to own personal development and training.
Apply by completing your details and attaching your CV and an optional covering letter.
Important notice: We regret that we cannot accept applications from applicants who are not UK residents.
Testimonials
“There’s nothing better than watching someone’s mental health and independence improve under your care.”
Support Worker
“As a newly qualified nurse I’ve been supported really, really well by my manager and progressed to senior staff nurse within a year of qualifying...”
Staff Nurse
“Pinetree Hospital is my go to service for my most complex individuals.”
Pinetree Hospital, Service Commissioner
“I have been working here full-time for more than 8 years. The Senior Management care about the individuals in their service and ensure standards are audited regularly to ensure optimum care levels are provided...”
Senior Staff Nurse
Talk to the Iris Care Group team: If you have any questions about our services, including how to make a referral or the career opportunities with Iris Care Group, please complete our Get in Touch form.
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