Female Support Worker

Career Makers; Axminster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive healthcare organization in Axminster seeks a dedicated Support Worker to provide exceptional care to individuals with complex needs, including learning disabilities and mental health issues. The role involves engaging clients in meaningful activities, assisting with personal care, and supporting their social needs. Ideal candidates will have a full UK driving license and experience in similar care roles. Benefits include free training and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Refer a friend payment scheme

Opportunities for career progression

Free training

HealthHero - employee health and wellbeing

Bluelight Card discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with complex needs or Mental Health issues.
• Ability to communicate based on individual needs.
• Willingness to assist with personal care if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Engage individuals in meaningful opportunities and activities.
• Assist with medication administration and personal care.
• Support individuals in social activities and community engagement.

Skills

Full UK driving license

Experience with complex needs, Autism, or Mental Health

Communication skills

Team player

Flexibility

Willingness to learn

Job description

ABOUT US

We are a well-known Healthcare group with reliable, dedicated, and professional staff within our services already! We care for adults aged 19 - 60 who have learning difficulties and Mental Health issues.

Our client specializes in supporting adults with complex needs (including, but not limited to, Autistic Spectrum Condition, Learning Disability, and Mental Health) to live their best possible life. We never stop striving to provide friendly, professional, and inspirational services that we would want to experience ourselves!!

Your Role

Our Support Workers are our greatest asset. By understanding the needs of people you support, you'll provide exceptional care that can change their lives. Your role will involve, however, not limited to:

• Helping people we support to engage in meaningful opportunities and activities - empowering them to enjoy a great life filled with unforgettable experiences.
• Getting involved in support in the community as social activities or shopping trips.
• Ability to communicate is essential, considering individual communication needs, and helping people communicate effectively with others.
• Assisting with Personal care and hygiene (if required)
• Medication administration (if required)
• Support with preparing and cooking meals. Cleaning, shopping, planning daily activities
• Support with attending medical appointments
• Support with social activities

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Full UK driving license
• Previous experience with complex needs, or Mental Health, Autism or Learning Disability, as per service requirement
• Female as per service requirement
• Willingness to learn
• Team player
• Flexible
• Communication

Additional Information

• We are not offering Sponsorships to any of the roles.
• Female as per service requirement

In return for joining us, we can offer a range of benefits including:

• Refer a friend payment scheme which is £(Apply online only) bonus if working with us personally for over 6-month period.
• Opportunities to progress through our personalised career paths.
• Free training to help develop and enhance your skills.
• HealthHero - employee health and wellbeing.
• Bluelight Card - discounts.

Join Our Team

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact by providing excellent service, we want to hear from you! Join us as a Support Worker and provide excellent care to the people we support. Please do get in touch for further information relating to the role.