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Hours: 40 per week (will include working shifts and some weekend working)
Salary £28,828.80
Stratford Lodge is part of The Cambian Group, the UK’s largest provider of specialist services in education, mental health rehabilitation, and learning disabilities. We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed Support Worker who will be based at Stratford Lodge in Salisbury.
Job role
You will be an integral part of a motivated and caring team including Support Workers, Senior Support Workers, Deputy Manager, and Registered Care Manager. As a key part of the dedicated teams we allocate to every young adult, you’ll have a vital role in helping our residents learn and develop skills for life.
This role involves enabling our young people to develop by providing physical and emotional support. The role is about working as part of a team to maintain a stable, happy, and caring environment that prioritizes the health, safety, and welfare of our young people. Important qualities include being a good role model and conducting yourself professionally at all times while on duty or representing the company at outside events. You will also serve as a mentor to Support Workers.
In return, our new and improved training programmes will help you develop your professional skills. You’ll learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession and, just like our residents, you will be learning continuously through ongoing mentoring and support.
Person Specification:
* Qualification – Level 3 QCF certificate in Health and Social Care or an equivalent qualification.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Build positive, professional relationships with young people and staff within your establishment and across the Group, and disengage appropriately when necessary.
* Maintain a safe, clean, and enjoyable environment, including domestic duties.
* Understand and actively promote the specific needs of young people and help meet those needs following all relevant policies and procedures.
* Assist young people with their medical and welfare needs, report as required, administer care when trained, and participate in medical audits. Monitor young people's conditions by checking vital signs and contribute to record-keeping in the Master Care Plan.
* Support young people in maintaining personal cleanliness, hygiene, and appearance, including intimate or invasive care as trained.
* Keep up to date with and promote various communication and information systems.
* Attend and actively participate in meetings.
* Safeguard young people from any form of abuse by staff, visitors, or peers.
About Stratford Lodge
Stratford Lodge is a specialist residential care home providing care and educational links for young adults aged 19–25 with an Education, Health, and Care Plan. The residents have diagnoses including Autism Spectrum Disorder, severe learning difficulties, and other needs. Some behaviors may be challenging.
We create personalized plans focused on building life skills, independence, and vocational pathways tailored to each individual’s goals.
Note: Although Cambian is a sponsored employer, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship to new candidates.
Enhanced DBS checks and references are required in line with government regulations and safer recruitment practices. The process may take longer due to these checks. All young people are entitled to fair and balanced care.
Cambian Group employees promote equal opportunities and challenge discriminatory behaviors or practices based on race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or other differences.
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