Female Support Worker Leicester

Meeveem Limited; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifeways is recruiting Female Support Workers to make a difference at Abbey Park Road in Leicester. You will support individuals to achieve their goals, maintain wellbeing, and engage in meaningful activities in a person-centred way.

The role requires experience with learning disabilities, a calm, proactive, and positive approach, and flexibility to work the rota including early and late shifts or nights. If you are patient and reliable, join our team and help promote independence while ensuring

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities.
• Ability to stay calm, proactive and positive.
• Willingness to work a flexible rota including various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence, dignity, and positive engagement in daily activities.
• Provide personal care with respect and sensitivity.
• Assist with meals and daily routines according to individual preferences.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Job description

Female Support Workers – Make a Big Impact at Abbey Park Road in Leicester.

Lifeways has launched its biggest-ever recruitment campaign - You're Not Just Anyone.

You can watch our new short film involving the people we support by clicking on the link below. (if it doesn't work, please copy & paste the link into your web browser)

https://vimeo.com/1139996266?fl=pl&fe=sh

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference every day, building positive relationships and supporting the individual to achieve their goals, maintain their wellbeing, and engage in meaningful activities. Due to the nature of the role, we are looking for candidates with previous experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and who can remain calm, proactive, and positive in their approach.

Shift pattern

Days shifts: 7am-2.30pm and 2.30pm-10pm

Waking night: 10pm-7am

You must be flexible to work all shifts on a rota basis Monday to Sunday.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote independence, dignity, and positive engagement in daily activities.
• Provide personal care for females and males, including prompting with self-care routines and assisting with washing during bathing.
• Prepare meals and drinks in line with preferences and dietary needs.

What We're Looking For

• Someone patient, understanding, and confident in supporting individuals with learning disabilities
• A commitment to providing safe, respectful, and consistent support.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP