Compassionate Support Worker | Empower Lives (37.5h/wk)

The Langley; Thorpe-on-the-Hill; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Pension scheme

DBS paid

Cycle Scheme

Private medical services

Job summary

The Langley is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to join our team in Wakefield. This is a permanent, full-time role with 37.5 hours per week across 3 x 12.5 hour shifts, including some weekends, and a salary of £25,590 per annum.

You will provide keywork support, maintain client records, assist with personal care, and contribute to safe, person-centred care across our services. A satisfactory DBS check is required, and right-to-work in the UK will be verified.

Qualifications

• A compassionate, person-centred approach and a genuine commitment to empowering clients.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build professional, respectful relationships.
• Calm and resilient under pressure, able to de-escalate situations and respond appropriately to risk.
• A professional, non-judgemental attitude, always maintaining boundaries and confidentiality.
• Flexibility to work weekends as part of a rota.

Responsibilities

• Provide keywork support (including acting as Key Worker where required), maintaining accurate client records and using the Langley Client File to review progress and promote independence.
• Contribute to a safe, well-run service by following medication procedures, supporting participation and client meetings/involvement (including complaints), supporting prospective/former residents, maintaining safe/tidy environments, and participating in rotas and team meetings.
• Provide personal care as identified in care plans (including supporting with hygiene, dressing, continence care, mobility/moving and handling, and supporting access to health and social care professionals) and keep health-related records and care plans up to date.
• Assess and manage risk and challenging behaviour by using planning, de-escalation, and knowledge of our clients.
• Maintain service security and situational/physical safety measures, liaising with relevant stakeholders as needed.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication

De-escalation

Teamwork

Job description

The Langley is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to join our team in Wakefield. This is a permanent, full-time role with 37.5 hours per week across 3 x 12.5 hour shifts, including some weekends, and a salary of £25,590 per annum.

You will provide keywork support, maintain client records, assist with personal care, and contribute to safe, person-centred care across our services. A satisfactory DBS check is required, and right-to-work in the UK will be verified.