Enabling Support Worker - Build Skills and Independence

Talent Finder; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and ongoing professional dev.

Supportive team environment

Career development in health and care

Job summary

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting Enabling Support Workers in York. You will provide person-led care to individuals with complex needs, helping them develop daily living skills and participate in the community.

The role suits caring individuals open to training, with flexibility for shifts including sleeps-ins, and a focus on safeguarding and wellbeing within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Must have a caring, person-led approach to supporting vulnerable people.
• Willingness to learn, develop skills and encourage independence in others.
• Good verbal and written communication, numeracy and basic computer skills.
• Able to listen, build relationships and communicate effectively.
• Flexible hours including sleeping-in shifts.
• Team-based working and following management guidance.
• Commitment to safeguarding, dignity and wellbeing.
• Remain calm under pressure and seek guidance when needed.
• Willing to attend training and ongoing professional development.
• Physical ability to perform personal care, moving and handling, daily activities.
• Working towards Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
• Satisfactory references and pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised care and support in line with care plans and risk assessments.
• Support individuals in developing daily living skills and independence.
• Encourage communication, relationships and participation in leisure activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues, families and other professionals.
• Promote health, wellbeing, dignity and safety of those supported.
• Follow policies, safeguarding requirements and health and safety guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records and report concerns or incidents.
• Attend team meetings, training sessions and development activities.
• Contribute to a positive, supportive team environment.

Skills

Caring approach

Willingness to learn

Communication skills

Listening & relationship-building

Flexible hours & sleeps-in

Teamwork

Safeguarding & wellbeing

Calm under pressure

Training & development

Physical ability & personal care

Level 3 Diploma in Health & SocialCare

References & pre-employment checks

Experience with vulnerable people

Qualifications in health & social care

Person-led support & independence

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Relevant qualifications or training in health and social care

Job description

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting Enabling Support Workers in York. You will provide person-led care to individuals with complex needs, helping them develop daily living skills and participate in the community.

The role suits caring individuals open to training, with flexibility for shifts including sleeps-ins, and a focus on safeguarding and wellbeing within a supportive team.