Female Support Worker

iBC Healthcare; Huntingdonshire; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate and resilient Female Support Worker to join their Supported Living Team. This full-time role entails working with individuals with complex needs, ensuring they receive tailored care and support to enhance their quality of life. You'll be responsible for daily activities, encouraging independence, and accessing community resources, all while building meaningful relationships. Join our team and make a significant difference in the lives of those we support.

Benefits

Fully paid Comprehensive Training and induction programmes

Career development and progression opportunities

Funded Qualifications such as Diplomas levels 2, 3, 4 & 5

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity payments

Paid Holidays (28 days Inc Bank Holidays)

Qualifications

• Experience in the care industry or similar role desirable.
• Full UK driving licence ideal but not essential.
• Ability to multi-task with good time management.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with disabilities using person-centred approaches.
• Manage daily duties such as medication administration and cooking.
• Build relationships to promote independence and improve quality of life.

Skills

Understanding of challenging behaviours

Resilience

Good communication skills

Compassion

Ability to manage challenging behaviour

Job description

Are you enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of individuals with complex needs?

Do you have experience supporting those with challenging behaviours, attachment disorders, and autistic traits?

If yes, then look no further.

We have an exceptional opportunity for you to become a part of our growing Supported Living Team in Wistow, Selby, and surrounding areas!

Role: Female Support Worker

Pay Rate: £12.40 Per hour

Contract: Full-time & Permanent

Duties Include:

• Supporting people with disabilities, including individuals with profound and complex needs, using person-centred approaches to achieve positive outcomes as defined in their support plan.
• Basic daily duties such as medication administration, cooking, cleaning, and supporting varied activities.
• Providing emotional and practical support.
• Assisting the people in our care to access community facilities and be included in community groups.
• Building robust relationships with the people in our care to promote independence and improve quality of life.
• Empowering the people in our care to learn new skills or pursue hobbies and interests.

Person Specifications:

• Good understanding of behaviours that may be deemed as challenging, coupled with developmental issues.
• Resilient, confident, and possessing exceptional skills in supporting adults from a forensic mental health background.
• A positive ‘can do’ attitude.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge and understanding in supporting individuals at risk of self-harming.
• Compassionate, caring, and positive personality.
• Genuine passion for making a real difference in people’s lives.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour and conflict.
• Works well as part of a team as well as individually.
• A Full UK driving licence is ideal for this role but not essential.
• Experience within the care industry, ICSs, or equivalent is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to multi-task, with good time management, organization, attention to detail, and flexibility.

Benefits when working with IBC:

• Competitive Salary.
• Fully paid Comprehensive Training and induction programmes.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Funded Qualifications such as Diplomas levels 2, 3, 4 & 5.
• Reward and Recognition schemes - including Star Performer of the Month.
• Financial rewards from time to time for your participation in our engagement surveys.
• Casual Dress.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity payments.
• Paid Holidays (28 days Inc Bank Holidays).

Who is iBC Healthcare, and what do we do?

iBC is a leading Health and social care provider in the Midlands, supporting hundreds of individuals with learning disabilities, complex needs, autism, and mental health needs.

We hold contracts with over 20 Local Authorities & ICBs and continue to develop bespoke care facilities.

We aim to support people with disabilities to live meaningful lives by providing quality support and access to mainstream activities and opportunities.

We are committed to listening to, valuing, and supporting the goals and aspirations of those in our care.

As an employer, we heavily invest in our support structure to ensure staff are well-equipped and trained to excel in their roles. Our staff do amazing work every day, and we celebrate this achievement.

Our recent staff survey showed that 97% of our workforce recommend IBC Healthcare as a great workplace.

If you're seeking a role with genuine job satisfaction where you can make a real difference, please apply below.