Advanced Support Worker

All Locations; Worcester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Development opportunities

Job summary

Community Integrated Care in Worcester, England is seeking capable Support Workers to assist adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs in a supported living setting.

You will provide compassionate care, support independence, and mentor colleagues while upholding our values of choice, dignity and respect.

Qualifications

• Level 3 in Social Care or equivalent experience in social care.
• Experience in mental health, autism and forensic settings.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs to live independently.
• Mentor colleagues and lead by example to maintain high care standards.
• Engage in reflective practice to ensure high-quality care and continuous improvement.

Skills

Challenging Behaviours

Education

Level 3 in Social Care

Tools

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Since the early days, we've grown to provide many innovative and bespoke care services to thousands of people across England and Scotland. We want to provide support based on the principles of choice, dignity and respect. This resonates in our vision of 'Your Life, Your Choice' and our strategy 'Best Lives Bolder'. We have strong values and we're proud to pioneer new ways of delivering social care to stand out in our sector. In the past two years, we have won or made the shortlist for over 100 national and regional awards! We are also focussed on our people. Our Support Workers are dedicated and passionate about going 'the extra mile' for the people we support and in return, we go the extra mile for them by investing in pay, recognition, wellbeing and continued professional and personal development. We will provide you with all the training, support and personal protective equipment you need in your role and will help you develop, should you decide you want to develop your career with us.

• , We're excited to welcome passionate and skilled individuals to a brand-new, purpose-built supported living scheme in Worcester. This is your opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with diverse support needs, including autism, learning disabilities, and mental health challenges.
• Are you an experienced Support Worker that has experience in Challenging Behaviours and looking for career progression?
• The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 in Social Care and strong experience in mental health, autism and forensic background. If you do not have a qualification, you will need to have experience in social care.

Some individuals may present with behaviours that challenge or carry risks, and your role will be pivotal in helping them transition smoothly into their new homes and thrive. Are you ready to gain more qualifications, enjoy more specialist training, have more responsibility and earn more money? Do you have a Full Clean UK Driving Licence? Community Integrated Care is recruiting for Advanced Support Workers in Worcester, UK driving license is essential for this role. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and experienced support worker to step up. You will support adults with learning disabilities, autism and people who have complex needs, to lead the best life's Bolder, + A natural ability to connect with people and build trusting relationships + A genuine passion for supporting independence and personal growth + A talent for mentoring colleagues, sharing knowledge, and leading by example + A commitment to continuous improvement, always striving to be your best + Experience in Positive Behavioural Support strategies to enhance wellbeing + A calm, consistent, and unconditionally positive approach to care + A keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of individual needs and preferences + Willingness to engage in reflective practice to ensure the highest quality support,

You will know how to connect with people and be passionate about supporting people to live independently. You will also be a brilliant mentor and share your skills and experiences with your colleagues. Naturally it is important too that you share our company values - We Include; We Deliver; We Aspire; We Respect; We Enable, which are at the heart of everything we do and ensure that we deliver high quality, consistent care and support. People's values are important to use, so we look for people with:

• Patience
• Empathy, compassion and sensitivity to others
• A strong work ethic
• Reliability
• Honesty
• Determination
• A problem solver
• Resilience

Community Integrated Care is one of the UK's largest health and social care charities. We work hard to enriching the lives of people with many different care needs. It's exciting and rewarding work, and we're full of pride and passion for what we do.