Adult Support Worker

iMap Centre Limited; Crewe; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established support provider in Crewe is seeking compassionate Support Workers to assist young adults in their day-to-day lives. The role involves meeting personal care needs, supporting health and wellbeing, and encouraging independence through community involvement. Full training is offered, making this an excellent opportunity for individuals committed to making a positive impact on lives. Flexible working hours are required, including earlies, lates, and weekends.

Benefits

Bike to Work Scheme

Paid Sick Pay

Comprehensive Training Package

Development Pathways

Qualifications

• Ability to meet personal care needs of adults.
• Experience supporting young adults in day-to-day lives.
• Capability to assist with health and wellbeing activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding support to young people.
• Attend appointments and arrange social activities.
• Encourage independence in community activities.

Skills

Compassionate

Excellent time management

Communication skills

Flexible and adaptable

Self-motivated

Education

Level 2 Health and Social Care

Job description

About the Role

Are you Understanding, Empowering and Aspirational? If so, you could help our young adults make the best out of every day. We currently have vacancies in our Crewe home supporting our amazing individuals alongside an established team in the heart of the town. Previous experience isn't necessary as full training is provided. Hours consist of earlies, lates, double and some weekends as part of a rotating staff team.

Job Opportunity

Support Workers are the key to providing outstanding support to the young people in our care. While no two days are the same, consistency in approach is key. Can you:

• Help our adults to meet their personal care needs.
• Directly support our young adults in their day to day lives.
• Supporting with all aspects of health and wellbeing.
• Attending appointment and arranging social activities.
• Supporting opportunities in the community and actively encouraging independence.

Essential Skills

• Be compassionate and understanding.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Be flexible, adaptable and able to work effectively in a variety of situations.
• Be self-motivated and committed to the role.
• Hold a Level 2 Health and Social Care or a willingness to work towards a relevant qualification.

The description is not intended as a total definition of the post, only an outline of the duties involved. You are expected to carry out other activities that are within the scope of the role and which may reasonably be required by the Manager according to the normal practice of iMap.

iMap reserves the right to close this advert earlier than the specified closing date should we receive a high number of applications.

About Company

iMap - Individuals Making Autism Positive are an established support and education provider committed to increasing the participation of children and adults with autism in all aspects of living and learning. Through understanding we will empower each individual to achieve their aspirations.

DE&I

This position is exempt from the ‘Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974’ and as such the successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced/with child/adult barred/Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

iMap Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If there is anything we can do to assist you in applying or during the interview process, please let us know.

Benefits

• Bike to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Paid Sick Pay
• Long Service Reward Scheme
• Annual Leave Buy and Sell Scheme
• Support to Drive Scheme
• Development Pathways
• Comprehensive Training Package
• Christmas Saver Scheme
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Package