Job overview Are you looking for a role where no two days are the same? Or how about a role where you can truly make an impact on someone’s life? Life doesn’t stand still, and neither do we. We are looking for outreach support workers across our service in Leeds. We support clients with - Autism - Learning Disabilities - Complex care needs -Global development delay -Angelman Syndrome -Behaviours that challenge -Dementia Our services work with some of the most vulnerable people across LEEDS and you will have the chance to support them in their own home and in the community. We don’t believe in doing things the way they’ve always been done – instead we look for how things can be better, always putting our clients and people at the heart of what we do. Our vision is ‘A life without limits for the people we support’ which reflects our culture of a knowledgeable, passionate and dedicated workforce. Advert SUPPORT WORKER JOB PURPOSE 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). We offer full training together with recognised qualifications All you need is: To be kind and friendly Good written and verbal English communication skills Commitment to undertake necessary further training A genuine desire to help people Reliability and flexibility The ability to use your initiative To remain calm under pressure Example shift patterns Monday to Sunday Working for our organisation St. Anne's wants to reward its employees for their hard work. Employee benefits include; 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme Rising 20 to 25 days plus statutory bank holidays Continuous opportunities for ongoing training and career development Cycle To Work scheme Refer A Friend recruitment initiative Group Personal Pension Scheme Discounted income protection scheme Free car parking at most services Free life assurance cover 75% of travel expenses paid or 45p per mile for car us 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. I Please contact recruitment on 0113 243 5151 opt 5 if you require any reasonable adjustments. Employer certification / accreditation badges Detailed job description and main responsibilities SUPPORT WORKER JOB PURPOSE 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). St Anne’s Community Services offer a large variety of services. Find out more about our Skills and Services. KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY 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. Support clients to fulfill 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. Ensure that all support and care are provided in a way that protects clients from abuse and exploitation, maintains their dignity, and supports positive risk-taking. 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. Support quality inspection processes, cooperating with on-site inspectors in relation to information requests. Where required to provide personal care to clients in a way that respects their choices and dignity, including assistance with washing, bathing, toileting, and continence. Each one of our clients is different and has different needs and no two days will ever be the same. Keep appropriate, accurate records, including daily notes, with full involvement of the client. Work always in accordance with Health and Safety requirements, such as Manual Handling, Food Hygiene, Fire Safety, infection control, and Risk Assessment procedures. Carry out a range of household duties in accordance with the needs of the client including cooking, cleaning, laundry, and other domestic duties as required. Please note; the post holder may be expected to undertake additional responsibilities appropriate to grade, skills, knowledge and experience. This job description will be regularly reviewed, involving the post holder, to ensure that it continues to reflect service priorities and developments. This is a job outline only and seeks to set out the principal purpose and function of the job; it may therefore be subject to change. GENERAL INFORMATION • An enhanced DBS is required for this role (this will be undertaken with each successful candidate). EMPLOYEE SPECIFICATION Knowledge, qualifications, skills and experience Shortlisting criteria An understanding of the work St Anne’s does and the services we provide. Essential Willing to provide an appropriate level of care and support to clients, in accordance with their care plan including personal care. Essential Commitment to the principles of choice, dignity and respect in relation to client support Essential Willingness to work and use initiative Essential Able to demonstrate a commitment to diversity in the workplace and in the provision of care and support. Essential Understanding of the importance of maintaining accurate written and numerical records Essential Ability to undertake a wide range of personal care and domestic duties (specific to each service) Essential Able to work the range of shift patterns required for the service Essential 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. Essential 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. Essential Able to work cooperatively as a team member. Essential Able to liaise and communicate effectively with carers, families, inspectors and other external stakeholders Essential Driving licence Desirable 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 0113 243 5151 opt 5 if you require any reasonable adjustments.