Female Support Worker

Blue Ribbon; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative care provider as a Female Support Worker / Driver in Preston. You'll provide vital support to individuals with Learning Disabilities, engaging them in daily activities and ensuring their well-being. With a focus on professional excellence, Blue Ribbon offers competitive pay, career growth, and a range of employee benefits, including a comprehensive induction program and access to numerous employee perks.

Benefits

Competitive pay rate

Premium overtime rates

Double time for Bank Holidays

Career pathway opportunities

Perkbox membership

Annual leave - 5.6 weeks holiday per year

Your Birthday Off

DBS Check coverage

Wellbeing Support

Induction and on-going training paid

Discounts at retailers

Health Shield membership

Qualifications

• Experience as a Support Worker is required.
• Must possess a manual driving license.
• Excellent understanding of English and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective support to individuals with Learning Disabilities.
• Engage in daily structured activities and complete documentation.
• Transport individuals to activities using a provided vehicle.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Resilience

Patience

Adaptability

Job description

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Female Support Worker / Driver to be part of our fantastic Supported Living service in Preston - Lea!

This role requires a manual driving license, a vehicle will be made available to you for transporting the individual to activities.

Applicants must be very positive, possess a can-do attitude and actively engage with daily structured activities. You must have a genuine passion for providing effective support to individuals with Learning Disabilities / Trauma induced behaviours.

You will need to get to know the individuals we support and contribute to the development of their person-centred plan, always seeking to meet the needs and wants of the individual. You will need to complete daily documentation as required along with maintaining a friendly and professional approach. You will need to have experience and a good understanding of managing challenging and complex behaviours. Ideally you will have experience of working with adults who have a lower cognitive age.

Previous experience of Support Worker is required.

Please note that to work as a Support Worker for Blue Ribbon, you must be at least 18 years old. We also do not offer Sponsorship.

Apply now and one of our team will be in touch to discuss how you can begin your rewarding career with Blue Ribbon!

• Must be a Non-Smoker.
• Excellent understanding of the English Language.
• Must have excellent speaking and listening skills.
• A Manual driving license.
• Be resilient, patient and understanding.
• An empathetic and gentle approach.
• Able to make decisions under pressure.
• Being comfortable with doing personal care.
• Be active and energetic.
• Confidence with domestic duties such as Cooking / Cleaning.
• Competitive pay rate - plus Premium Overtime rates and Double time for Bank Holidays
• Career pathway opportunities due to steady expansion there are opportunities for progression within the organisation
• Perkbox membership Access to over 4000 perks and benefits
• Annual leave - 5.6 weeks holiday per year
• Your Birthday Off get an extra day off to celebrate your birthday
• DBS Check we cover the cost of your DBS check and further renewals
• Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance via our confidential and impartial Employee Assistance Program
• Qualifications we can support you to undertake development opportunities in order to further you career
• Staff Referral Scheme earn up to a generous £500 for referring a friend to join our team at Blue Ribbon
• Induction- We pay for you to attend our comprehensive induction and on-going training
• Discounts at Highstreet retailers, days out, gifts and holidays available via a Blue Light card that you will have access to as a Health and Social Care Employee
• Health Shield membership You will have a healthcare plan which can enable you to claim money back towards general day to day healthcare, such as optical or dental care.

About Blue Ribbon:

Blue Ribbon is an innovative, pro-active and person-centred care provider of specialist support services for individuals with Learning Disabilities & Autism, who may exhibit behaviour which can be deemed as challenging. We offer both Residential and Supported Living services to the individuals we support, with services throughout the Northwest, but with serious ambitions of growth over the next year.

Our Values:

Everybody Matters - Ensuring inclusivity and respect for every individual

Honesty and Integrity - Maintaining transparency and trustworthiness

Passionate and Resilient - demonstrating enthusiasm and commitment

Positivity - Fostering a positive uplifting environment

Professional Excellence - Striving for excellence in all aspects of care and operation