Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Loddon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the UK dedicated to supporting individuals with learning disabilities. As a support worker, you will empower tenants to live independently while respecting their rights and individuality. Enjoy a range of benefits including annual leave, ongoing training, and a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free DBS checks

Ongoing training and development

Cashback Health plan

Access to Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Full driving licence is essential.
• Experience in providing personal care and support.

Responsibilities

• Support tenants to live independently in their homes.
• Provide personal care and support with medication.
• Maintain records as per CQC and company policies.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Care Certificate

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Hours: Various hours per week; Permanent and Temporary contracts available

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The Role

Support our learning disabilities tenants in accordance with CQC (Care Quality Commission) guidance and the general philosophy of care, policies, and procedures of Orwell.

Provide care and support to our tenants in ways that recognise individuality and the right of all our tenants to dignity, choice and respect.

Support our tenants to have their voices heard and live their lives as independently within their local communities as they can.

Orwell is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We believe in creating an accessible and supportive environment, where every team member can thrive and contribute. Join us in our commitment to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and empowers all individuals to reach their full potential. We actively welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal access and opportunity for all.

Your duties will include:

• Work as part of a team supporting our tenants to live as independently as possible in their own homes.
• Respect our tenants' rights to be an individual and enjoy choice and control in their decisions over their own lives.
• Depending on an individual needs you may be required amongst other things to provide personal care, support with medication, maintaining household tasks and manage a tenancy.
• Maintain appropriate records as per CQC and Orwell's policies and guidance.
• Show understanding, imagination, kindness, creativity and willingness to support our tenants to take proportionate risks to achieve positive person-centred outcomes.
• Work with and treat all our tenants, staff, families, professionals in a respectful and professional manner.

More reasons to apply…

• 22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• Reward and recognition awards
• Free DBS checks, Hepatitis and Flu vaccination
• Ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy
• Great training and development opportunities
• Cashback Health plan
• Access to Blue Light Card - membership fees apply.
• Care Certificate, is desirable
• QCF Level 2 in Health and Social care, or equivalent, is desirable
• A full driving licence is essential

Before applying…

Orwell is committed to safeguarding and safer employment and the principles of empowerment.

Please notice Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. You will be required to provide the relevant right to work documentation if successfully appointed to the role.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. All new arrivals to the UK must also provide a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC).

The definition of new arrival is an applicant who has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years and this includes citizens of the UK who have worked or lived overseas for a continuous period of six months or more.

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