Male Support Worker (5216)

Suffolk Independent Living; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care support service is seeking a Male Support Worker in Bury St Edmunds. The candidate will provide personal care, assist with meal preparation, and help the client in community activities. Ideal applicants will possess an empathetic nature, be reliable, and have prior experience in a similar role. Opportunities for full-time or part-time positions are available, including day and night shifts. Candidates should be willing to cover some night shifts when needed. Training will be provided, and a DBS check is required.

Benefits

Full training provided

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Must be male as per Schedule 9, P1 of the Equality Act 2010.
• Experience with autism is desirable.
• Ability to work around smoking (outside only).

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care routines including hygiene.
• Support with meal preparation and daily activities.
• Encourage client engagement in community activities.
• Maintain a clean and tidy home environment.

Skills

Empathetic nature

Reliable

Ability to work independently

Effective communication in English

Education

Previous experience in a similar role

Job description

Male* Support Worker in Bury St Edmunds

£14.34 - £15.41 per hour

20 – 40 hours per week full-time or part-time available

Day and waking night shifts

Job reference: 5216

Job description

Listed below are the details and the purpose of the job, and what tasks are involved. It is important and advisable to refer to this when submitting your application for the post.

About me and the role

I live in my own home and need support with personal care, activities, preparing meals and housekeeping.

I am looking for a trusted companion to support me to improve my confidence, independence, communication, and general wellbeing while keeping me safe and helping me to enjoy life.

I like visiting country parks and cafes, puzzles, and movies, and see my family regularly.

We are looking for a positive, supportive, and proactive individual with experience of caring for people with additional needs.

The successful candidate will be employed by my sister as my budget holder and care manager and will become part of a small support team. Full training will be given through shadowing existing team members.

Tasks and duties

Food and drink

• Preparation of meals / snacks
• Working with the client to prepare his own drinks and meals where possible

Managing personal hygiene

• Maintain personal care routines including support with washing, changing clothes, shaving and brushing teeth
• Support with personal healthcare appointments as needed

Interests and community access

• Support to explore different interests both inside and outside the home.
• Support to access the local community to enjoy preferred activities

Maintaining the home

• Support to ensure the clients home and garden is kept clean and tidy.
• Encourage the client to engage in simple household activities to build confidence in this area

General

• Develop and maintain routines that the client is comfortable with including day, and night routines.
• Follow the client care plan and direction from the team leader.
• Gently encourage communication through relationship building

Person specification

Listed below are the skills, competencies and qualities that are essential and desirable for the post.

Essential

• Male Support Worker required *Schedule 9, P1 of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
• Kind, empathetic, and supportive nature
• Trustworthy and reliable
• Ability to work without supervision
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Able to communicate effectively in English
• Able to work around smoking (outside only)

Desirable

• Experience with autism

Days and times of work

The client needs 24-hour support, and up to 6.5 hours of 2:1 care, and is supported by a small team to promote relationship building.

Day shifts: 07:00hrs – 16:00 hrs/10:00hrs – 20:15 hrs

Night Shift: 20:00hrs – 07:15hrs

Shifts are agreed with the team leader and generally will rotate depending on team needs / preferences. There is likely to be opportunity to occasionally work more hours if desired. We are looking for a team member who is willing to cover some night shifts to cover holidays.

Terms and conditions

• The Annual holiday entitlement will be equivalent to the work which would normally be done during 5.6 consecutive weeks.
• A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer.
• Satisfactory references from two referees are preferrable but not essential.
• Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 6 months.

How to apply

If you wish to apply for this position, please send your CV and a covering letter to SIL. Or you can complete an online application here: https://www.suffolkindependentliving.org.uk/vacancies

Please ensure you use the reference 5216

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Post - Address:

Suffolk Independent Living, IP City Centre, Unit 21, 1 Bath Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8SD.