Community Support Worker

Role:
Support Worker

Join the team and be part of an organisation passionate about contributing to make the best for people with a learning disability and autism to live a quality of life they desire.

As a Support Worker you will be expected to provide an outstanding level of support that will help to ensure the people we support live a more comfortable, dignified, liberated and happy life. You will have excellent communication skills and be a naturally caring and patient personality.

• Supporting people to live independently – budget management, paying bills, housework, organising appointments and cooking delicious healthy meals.
• Excellent communication skills and relationship building – supporting the people we support to understand the world around them and promoting positive relationships.
• Community and social inclusion – supporting individuals to access and participate in their local community and social events to promote life skills and individuality.
• Personal care – helping people to get ready for the day. This may include prompting the people we support to take their medication and assisting with bathing, showering and using the bathroom. Not all Support Worker roles include high levels of personal care.

Duties will vary depending on the personal needs of each person but you should have:

• Energy and enthusiasm to provide an outstanding level of support with daily tasks like cooking, cleaning, going shopping, travelling and taking part in activities in the community.
• Excellent communication skills which help people understand the world around them and prompt positive relationships.
• A naturally caring and patient personality ensuring the people you support feel liberated, happy, and are treated fairly, with respect and dignity.
• Great organisation skills to keep accurate records, carrying out all recording and reporting in a person‑centred, factual manner.
• Experience helping people live independently by supporting them with budget management, paying bills and organising appointments.
• Ability to work safely and ensure contractual and regulatory compliance so our clients can trust, feel safe and have confidence in the support we provide.
• Ability to provide personal care duties such as helping people use the bathroom, take medication and assist with bathing – although not all roles involve this.

In addition, as the role of a Support Worker can be challenging at times, it is essential to have a positive mind‑set with a desire to improve the lives of those with a learning disability. You will need to be quick thinking with a positive can‑do attitude.

We require a minimum of 12 months UK experience in a similar role. You will be proactive, have a positive outlook and passion for supporting people to be the best they can be.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us.

* All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.

We work in partnership with people with a learning disability and/or autism. We do this by providing high quality, flexible services that support people, including young adults and children, to live as independently as possible in their own homes and in the community. Everyone wants a purposeful job – to do something meaningful, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and advocate.

You’ll make new friends and feel inspired to reach your potential. We will ask a lot of you – but you’ll get back so much more. With us, it is never ‘just a job’. In return for your hard work and passion, we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work.

As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.

• Real living wage
• 5.6 days holiday inc of bank holidays.
• Pension contributions into NEST Scheme on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings.
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support.
• Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our long service award program.
• Access to training and professional development opportunities.
• Long service awards.
• Recognition awards for excellence in service delivery.
• Birthday care and gift card.

* T&C’s apply based on contract.