Support Assistant Knaphill

About the job Support Assistant - Woking & Knaphill

Due to continued expansion, we are looking for experienced Care & Support Worker's to work in a brand new Supported Living Service situated in Woking & Knaphill. We have multiple roles available, on both a Full-Time and Part-Time basis and covering Morning, Evening and Day time working.

We are looking for people with experience within Mental Health & Learning Disabilities and those who possess compassion, high levels of empathy and the ability to support vulnerable adults towards gaining independence. If you are someone who enjoys motivating and supporting other's and driving their development, then this could be the right move for you.

• Supporting the Manager, Team Leader and Senior Staff in day to day operations of supported housing unit(s)
• Maximisation of Service User (SU) interests by liaising with stakeholders; and implementation of each SUs support plan
• Safeguarding the rights and dignity of each SU
• Fostering of a positive environment in which SUs are actively engaged
• Conducting daily assessment of SUs mental and physical state; updating associated records and informing management
• Supporting SUs to build their confidence, self-esteem and their ability to manage their mental health symptoms
• Personal delivery of physical and mental support to SUs
• Promoting SUs health and assist in their accurate medication
• Supporting SUs with developing social skills and future independent living
• Supporting SUs with their daily living skills and domestic chores
• Maintaining the cleanliness, quality, security and safety of each home and individual service user accommodation

• Company contributory Pension Scheme
• Paid Overtime Available
• Paid Training Provided
• Fully expensed DBS provided
• Business Mileage Paid for any travel related to work
• Blue Light Card Discount Membership (offers discounts on supermarkets, restaurant's, leisure/gym, UK attractions/hotels and cinema/Days Out)
• Opportunities to progress into management roles

If you are someone who has a minimum of 1 years' experience within the care sector, ideally within mental health or Learning Disabilities within care, then we would love to hear from you. We have a range of morning, evening and night shifts available on either a full-time or part-time basis.

Please apply now for immediate consideration and to start a rewarding new career within care.