Overview
We're on the hunt for genuinely caring, hands-on Female Support Workers with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support. As a support worker with us you'll be helping people to gain more independence in their daily lives, whilst working within a dynamic team to support a fantastic group of people!
Our residential service in Oldbury is a welcoming and friendly environment and you can be sure that no two days will be the same. You\'ll be enhancing the lives of the people we support by teaching them new life skills, assisting with personal care, encouraging them to access their local communities, socialising and doing lots of activities. One day you could be out with the people we support in local bars and pubs, the next you could be unwinding with them playing video games, watching films or going to the cinema. This is an amazing role for someone who is looking to really make a difference to someone\'s life and to help them grow in confidence and independence so that they meet their goals, whether this be making dinner by themselves or going on holiday.
Responsibilities
* Support people to gain independence in daily living activities and develop new life skills.
* Assist with personal care and accompany individuals to local community activities.
* Encourage socialisation and participation in activities such as outings to bars, pubs, cinema, or home-based leisure like video games and films.
* Support individuals to build confidence and independence to achieve their goals (e.g., cooking dinner, going on holiday).
* Work within a dynamic team and follow Positive Behaviour Support plans.
* Apply reflective practice and support individuals requiring enhanced support, including behaviours of distress and mental health conditions.
Requirements
* Full UK driving license.
* Resilient, flexible and composed in approach.
* Experience with following Positive Behaviour Support plans and reflective practice.
* Experience working with individuals requiring enhanced support, including behaviours of distress and mental health conditions.
* Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is indicated as a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Details
* Role: Support Worker - Oldbury
* Salary: £12.22 per hour
* Shifts: Monday - Sunday 07:45 - 15:15 / 14:30 - 22:00
Benefits
* Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional 50p per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
* Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
* Wagestream - draw upon up to 40% of your pay, as earned
* Funded Blue Light Card - discounts at high street retailers
* 24/7/365 doctor line for colleagues and their families
* Access to cash plans for colleagues and their families
* Enhanced retirement leave
* Long service awards
All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.
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