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About The Role
Abbeycare is a trusted and compassionate provider of health and social care services. We support individuals in their own homes, assisting those with a variety of health needs, including learning disabilities, mental health issues, physical disabilities, and those requiring assistance with personal care.
Role Overview
As a Support Worker, you will be responsible for supporting individuals to live healthy, happy, and fulfilling lives. Your role will involve assisting with daily activities, promoting independence, ensuring that individuals can access and enjoy their local community, and providing personal care, medication management, and a clean environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Supporting individuals to live independently: Encourage and support individuals in daily activities such as meal preparation, budgeting, and personal care.
* Administering medication: Follow medication protocols, ensuring medication is administered accurately and on time.
* Maintaining a clean, safe, and accessible home: Assist individuals in keeping their home environment tidy and organised.
* Promoting healthy relationships: Encourage and support positive relationships with family, friends, and the wider community.
* Supporting with day‑to‑day activities: Provide practical and emotional support for individuals in shopping, appointments, social activities, and hobbies.
* Accessing the community: Assist individuals in accessing community resources and activities to enhance their social inclusion and well‑being.
* Supporting outside the home setting: Occasionally accompany individuals outside of their home for activities such as hospital visits, holidays, or attending appointments at police stations.
* Promoting independence and individuality: Ensure each individual is supported in a way that respects their personal preferences, choices, and promotes their independence.
* Reporting to the Service Manager: Regularly report on the progress of the individuals you support and ensure their care plans are followed.
Role Details
Role Type: Part time and Full time positions available.
Hours: 16‑36 hours per week (Bank contracts also available).
Shift Patterns: Vary – please discuss during the interview. Patterns include 8 pm‑7 am, 8 pm‑8 am or 10 pm‑7 am.
Location: Sheffield.
What You’ll Bring
* A caring and compassionate attitude, with a genuine desire to help others.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to interact well with individuals with diverse needs.
* Experience in a support setting.
* Knowledge of person‑centred care principles.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Flexibility and willingness to provide support outside of the home setting when required.
* Alternative weekend availability.
* NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) is desirable.
* A full UK driving licence (preferred but not essential).
Benefits of Working with Abbeycare Ltd.
* Flexible Working: Full‑time, permanent contracts with flexibility to accommodate work‑life balance.
* Comprehensive Training: Optimo learning academy – ongoing training and development to help you grow within the role and the company.
* Career Progression: Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.
* Supportive Team Environment: A friendly and supportive team committed to delivering the highest standard of care.
* Employee Assistance Program: Health assured EAP, ensuring professional support is always available for whatever life throws at you, because your wellbeing matters.
* Reward Gateway: Access to a wide range of non‑salary benefits and genuine shopping discounts.
* £250 Refer‑a‑Friend Scheme: Receive a £250 bonus when you refer someone who successfully joins the team.
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