Job Overview
Support Worker
Knaresborough
Starting salary £12.21ph with 50p per hour enhancement
Rising to £12.41 after successful completion of 6 months' probation
Real living wage employer after length of service milestone
Our Boroughbridge Road service assists clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We require enthusiastic, caring individuals to take them out to the seaside and coffee shops. We have a variety of shifts including days, nights and sleep ins. If you love going for coffee or day trips on the bus, this rewarding job could be for you.
As a Support Worker, you will provide high quality care and support to our clients to enable them to live their best life. You will be passionate in making a difference to our client's lives, helping them to fulfil their aspirations and ambitions. This homely service is set in Knaresborough (HG5), holding a UK driving license is desirable. We have 2 part time posts available.
St Anne's Community Services has become one of the largest and most respected charities in the North of England. Bringing creativity and a can-do approach, all our employees embody our values being Person-Centred, Respectful, Open, Understanding and Dedicated (PROUD). We support nearly 2,000 vulnerable adults in specialist residential, supported living and outreach services, enabling them through exceptional care and support to live their best possible life.
*£12.71 per hour is Supplement rate, which is regularly reviewed. Standard hourly rate is £12.21. Please be aware that this rate can be withdrawn any time.*
Main duties of the job
Person Centred - Prepare person-centred support plans with clients which reflect their views and aspirations and respect their beliefs and opinions, reviewing and amending them as necessary and considering the client's changing needs and wishes.
Respectful - Support clients to fulfil their aspirations, supporting them to live as independently as possible, in accordance with their skills and abilities. This may include accompanying them on social visits and events, supporting them with their interests and hobbies, promoting choice, arranging activities and outings, and developing their skills and knowledge.
Open - Communicate in an open and transparent way with clients and other team members, acting with integrity and doing what you say that you will do.
Understanding - Where required you may be asked to provide personal care to clients in a way that respects their choices and dignity. This can include assistance with washing and toileting.
Dedicated - Keep appropriate, accurate records, including daily notes, with full involvement of the client.
Working for our organisation
St. Anne's wants to reward its employees for their hard work. Employee benefits include;
Rising 20 to 25 days plus statutory bank holidays
24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme
Continuous opportunities for ongoing training and career development
Cycle To Work scheme
Refer A Friend recruitment initiative
Flexible working opportunities (where applicable) upon successful completion of probation period
Group Personal Pension Scheme
Discounted income protection scheme
Free car parking at most services
Free life assurance cover
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
As a Support Worker, you will provide high quality care and support to our clients to enable them to live their best life. You will be passionate in making a difference to our client's lives, helping them to fulfil their aspirations and ambitions.
Bringing creativity and a can-do approach, you will personify our values of being Person-Centred, Respectful, Open, Understanding and Dedicated (PROUD).
Willing to provide an appropriate level of care and support to clients, in accordance with their care plan including personal care.
Understanding of the importance of maintaining accurate written and numerical records
Ability to undertake a wide range of personal care and domestic duties (specific to each service)
Able to carry out the physical requirements of the role including but not limited to climbing stairs/using hoists/pushing wheelchairs/moving people/night work. *Adjustments will be considered in line with the Equality Act where these criteria cannot be met due to a disability
Understand or willing to learn how to use computer packages (such as Word, Outlook and the Internet) and to undertake relevant training and qualification in care if required.
Able to work cooperatively as a team member.
Able to liaise and communicate effectively with carers, families, inspectors and other external stakeholders
UK Driving license is essential.
Person specification
Experience
Desirable criteria
Previous experience working in care (employment or carer at home)
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Care Certificate or required to undertake Care Certificate
Current driver licence
St. Anne's is working to actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
We want people from underrepresented groups such as disabled, black and ethnic minority, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, and non-binary (LGBTQ+) communities to apply for all our roles.
St. Anne's is a Disability Confident employer. We are actively working to recruit and retain people with disabilities and long-term health conditions into our work force. If you are an applicant who has a disability, you will be offered an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the job. Please contact recruitment on opt 5 if you require any reasonable adjustments.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Support Worker JD (PDF, 151.6KB)
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Further details / informal visits contact
Name Julie Houseman Job title First Line Manager Email address julie.- Telephone number