Male Support Worker

Ad Talent Recruitment Ltd; Coulsdon; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

28 days leave

DBS check funded

Job summary

Transforming Support Coulsdon is looking for Male Support Workers to join Chipstead Court, supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. You will build trusted relationships, support everyday living and help each person achieve what matters to them.

These are full time, permanent positions, with day and night opportunities on a rolling two week rota. Prior care experience and a full UK driving licence are preferred.

Qualifications

• At least six months’ care or support experience.
• Ability to work the stated day or night rota.
• Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with everyday living and maintain independence.
• Help people make choices about routines, activities and lifestyle.
• Assist access to community, appointments, education, employment and social activities.
• Provide support with health needs and medications per procedures.
• Assist with tenancy, finances and household responsibilities as needed.
• Build positive relationships with service users, families and professionals.
• Encourage confidence, independence and safe risk-taking per support plans.
• Maintain accurate support records and documentation.
• Follow safeguarding and health & safety policies.

Skills

Independence and dignity

Calm and respectful

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Support for complex needs

Record keeping

Rolling shift pattern

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Support Worker, £14.00 per hour, Coulsdon. Days or nights available, up to £1,000 annual discretionary bonus and a clear rolling shift pattern.

Location: Chipstead Court, Chipstead, Coulsdon, CR5 3QW

Salary: £14.00 per hour

Contract: Full time, permanent

Shifts: Days or nights available

Hours: 39 paid hours per week on days or 37 paid hours per week on nights

Working pattern: Rolling two week rota. Days 7:15am to 9:15pm. Nights 9:15pm to 7:15am

Driving: Drivers preferred

Please read before applying

These vacancies are for male Support Workers. You must have at least six months’ previous care or support experience and be able to work the stated day or night rota.

Drivers are preferred. A full UK driving licence would be advantageous, but is not essential.

You must already have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these roles. We cannot take over existing sponsorship.

Help someone build a more independent life

Are you an experienced Support Worker looking for a rewarding role where you can help people live with greater independence, choice and confidence?

Transforming Support Coulsdon is looking for Male Support Workers to join the team at Chipstead Court, supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.

You will build trusted relationships, support everyday living and help each person achieve what matters to them. These are full time, permanent positions, with day and night opportunities available.

Benefits include:

• A discretionary £1,000 annual bonus


• 28 days’ annual leave including bank holidays


• fully funded enhanced DBS check

About Transforming Support

Transforming Support provides person centred supported living and outreach services for adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs across the UK.

The focus is on helping each individual retain as much control over their life as possible, with support that promotes dignity, independence and choice.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting individuals with everyday living and maintaining their independence.


• Helping people make choices about their routines, activities and lifestyle.


• Supporting access to the local community, appointments, education, employment and social activities.


• Providing support with health needs and medication in line with agreed procedures.


• Helping individuals manage their tenancy, finances and household responsibilities where required.


• Building positive relationships with the people you support, their families and other professionals.


• Encouraging confidence, independence and positive risk taking in line with support plans.


• Maintaining accurate support records and completing required documentation.


• Following safeguarding, health and safety and risk management procedures.


• Working closely with colleagues to provide consistent support.

About you

Alongside at least six months’ care or support experience, you will bring:

• A commitment to independence, dignity and choice.


• A calm, respectful, reliable and responsible approach.


• Good verbal and written communication skills.


• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.


• Confidence supporting adults with individual and complex needs.


• The ability to maintain accurate records and follow agreed support plans.


• Availability for the required rolling two week shift pattern.


• An understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and health and safety.

Previous experience in supported living, learning disabilities or complex needs would be particularly useful.

What you’ll get

• £14.00 per hour, equivalent to £28,392 per annum for days or £26,936 per annum for nights.


• A full time, permanent position, with day or night opportunities available.


• Discretionary £1,000 annual bonus.


• Fully funded enhanced DBS check.


• A predictable rolling two week rota.


• Full training and ongoing development.


• Support from an experienced management team.


• The opportunity to build meaningful relationships and see the difference your support makes.

Male applicants only:

Being male is an occupational requirement for this role under Schedule 9, Part 1, paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. This reflects the assessed care and support needs recorded in the individual’s care plan and is necessary to protect their privacy and dignity.