Female Support Worker

HealthJobs4U Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive care organization in the United Kingdom is seeking female candidates for full and part-time posts. The role includes personal care for young adults in a semi-independent community home, with competitive pay and numerous benefits, such as comprehensive training and development opportunities. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and a passion for supporting individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

Competitive pay

High quality training

28-38 days of holiday

Free counselling services

Cash plan for healthcare costs

Long service rewards

Pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Refer-a-Friend Award

Birthday recognition

Paid DBS certificate

Discounts through Blue light Card scheme

Qualifications

• Driver with UK manual licence for at least 1 year and own vehicle.
• Passionate about supporting people to live a happy and fulfilled life.
• Good communication skills and able to listen - excellent English only.
• Be patient and able to work using own initiative without constant supervision.

Responsibilities

• Promote the inclusion of people with Autism, learning and physical disabilities.
• Support young adults to reach their full potential.
• Engage in the wider community.

Skills

Communication skills

IT knowledge

Ability to promote independence

Patience

Job description

Female only Full & Part-Time posts (37.5 hours per week)

£12.39 per hour

Benefits of joining or team.

• ·Competitive pay
• ·High quality training- we provide all the training you need to deliver first class support;
• ·28 days holiday in your first year, increasing to 33 day after five years and then 38 days after ten-years’ service.
• ·Comprehensive induction programme including shadow shifts – which means you’ll be fully supported to understand the role whilst getting to know the team and the people you will support
• ·Free and confidential counselling services for you and your family
• ·A Simply Health Cash Plan- to help you with healthcare costs including dental, physiotherapy, chiropody, optical, new child payment, prescriptions and more
• ·Long service rewards starting at £100 increasing to £150 depending on length of service – we believe our staff are our greatest asset and we want to reward you for your hard work and commitment to Bethphage
• ·Contributory Pension scheme
• ·Development opportunities- we want to support you in your career in care, from becoming a mental health first aider, to career progression- from support worker to service manager, your development is our development
• ·Regular supervisions with your manager, team meetings and feedback
• ·Refer-a-Friend Award – earn £200 every time you successfully refer a friend and they complete their probation.
• ·Birthday recognition – an Amazon e-voucher every year
• ·Paid enhanced DBS certificate
• ·Access to the “Blue light Card” scheme that offers discounts to social care staff in a range of shops both online and on the High street
• A fantastic opportunity has arisen to support young adults to reach their full potential. Ruckley supports eight young adults in a semi-independent community home, approx. seven miles south of Shrewsbury. Each person has their own bedroom, bathroom and each pair share a kitchen. There is also a large communal area used as a Hub for shared meals and activities. Ruckley supported people enjoy a wealth of activities, pub lunches, bingo, baking, drama & dancing groups, swimming, Zumba, Tae kwon do, BBQs, cycling, Nintendo and lots of other activities. Minimum sleep-in requirements.

The successful candidate must be able to promote the inclusion of people with Autism, learning and physical disabilities, and to engage in the wider community.

* *FEMALE ONLY

·Personal Care is required in this service.

This is an opportunity to work within a diverse team and enhancing the lives of our supported people.

We need an energetic and enthusiastic new edition to our team, someone who is passionate.

You could be just what we are looking for!

About You:

Essential Requirements:

·Driver with UK manual licence for at least 1 year and own vehicle.

·Passionate about supporting people to live a happy and fulfilled life. Support people to achieve their goals and aspirations

·Good communication skills and able to listen- excellent English only

·Be patient

·Able to work with families and communicate effectively to family members

·Promote independence and daily living skills.

·Good IT knowledge/skills/systems

·Be able to work using their own initiative and without constant supervision

Desirable Requirements;

·Previous experience working with Positive Behaviour support

*Some of our roles require males, females, race and age specific employees only. Where this is indicated, this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

* WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP WITH THIS POSITION