Enabling Support Workers

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

Enabling Support Workers | York | Full Time | £12.71 per hour

Want a career where your kindness and encouragement can help others achieve greater independence?

At ubu, we provide person-led care and support to vulnerable people with severe and complex needs, helping individuals develop their daily living skills, build relationships and achieve greater independence within their homes and local communities.

The Role

We are seeking caring, adaptable and enthusiastic Enabling Support Workers to support individuals with complex needs in the York area.

This opportunity is open to both experienced health and social care professionals and those new to the sector who demonstrate the potential and commitment to develop in the role. You will provide personalised, person-led support, helping individuals build confidence, develop life skills and participate more fully in their communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised care and support in line with individual care plans and risk assessments
• Support individuals in developing daily living skills, managing finances and achieving greater independence
• Encourage communication, relationship-building and participation in leisure activities and the local community
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and other professionals involved in each individual's care
• Promote the health, wellbeing, dignity and safety of the people you support
• Follow all relevant policies, procedures, safeguarding requirements and health and safety guidelines
• Maintain accurate records and report any concerns or incidents appropriately
• Attend team meetings, training sessions and ongoing development activities
• Maintain a professional approach and contribute to a positive, supportive team environment

Requirements

• A caring, positive and person-led approach to supporting vulnerable people
• A willingness to learn, develop skills and encourage independence in others
• Good verbal and written communication, numeracy and basic computer skills
• The ability to listen, build positive relationships and communicate effectively with others
• A flexible approach to working hours, including sleeping-in shifts as required
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow management guidance
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, dignity and promoting individual wellbeing
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and seek guidance when neededA willingness to attend training, team meetings and undertake ongoing professional development
• Physical ability to undertake the duties of the role, including personal care, moving and handling, and supporting individuals with daily activities
• A commitment to working towards a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
• Satisfactory references and any required pre-employment checks
• Previous experience supporting vulnerable people with complex needs
• Relevant qualifications or training in health and social care
• Knowledge of person-led support, community participation and promoting independence

What’s In It For You

• The opportunity to develop a career in health and social care
• Training and ongoing professional development
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to people's lives

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York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust