Residential Support Worker. Job in Totton Education & Training Jobs

Hampshire County Council; Eling; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority organization in Eling is seeking a Residential Support Worker to provide personalized support for adults with disabilities. The role includes delivering exceptional care, collaborating on care plans, and maintaining communication and documentation. Ideal candidates will demonstrate empathy, teamwork, and communication skills. Comprehensive training and an extensive benefits package are provided.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction programme

Support for personal development

Extensive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Experience working with clients to promote independence.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and compassion.
• Strong collaborative skills and team player.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physical and emotional care to Service Users.
• Create and deliver personalized care plans.
• Maintain detailed records and reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Empathy

IT skills

Understanding client needs

Job description

We're privileged to work with some amazing people here at Jacob's Lodge, our respite service for adults with learning and/or physical disabilities and additional needs.

As a Residential Support Worker, you'll provide personalised support, helping individuals take part in a variety of meaningful activities during their stay. We aim to make our short stay breaks feel like a holiday, offering fulfilling experiences both in the community and within our safe, comfortable environment. You'll receive comprehensive induction and training, so you can become a confident and valued member of our friendly and supportive team.

What you'll do:

• Deliver Exceptional Care: Be at the heart of providing the best physical and emotional care, ensuring our Service Users feel safe, comfortable and valued. You'll proactively observe and assess their health and well-being, acting quickly to support their needs.
• Collaborate and Innovate: Work with families, carers, colleagues and other professionals to create and deliver personalised care plans. Your input will be important in shaping the support we offer, ensuring it aligns with the individual goals and wishes of each Service User.
• Communicate and Document: As shift leader, you'll keep the lines of communication open and maintain detailed records that reflect the progress and needs of our Service Users. Your reports and case records will be vital in delivering consistent, high-quality care and ensuring everyone is on the same page.

What we're looking for:

• An understanding of the needs of the client group and have experience working with them to achieve independence.
• Ability to demonstrate the core values of patience, empathy and compassion.
• A team player with strong collaborative skills.
• Excellent communication skills for building positive relationships with a diverse range of people, including clients, their families, carers, professionals and colleagues.
• Sound IT skills and able to accurately record information.

Why join us?

• Comprehensive induction programme with all necessary training.
• Great satisfaction from supporting people to get the most out of their stay.
• Commitment to personal development, including support for QCF training.
• Preparation for future senior-level opportunities.
• Extensive Benefits Package

As this is a 24/7 service, you'll be required to work a shift pattern to respond to the demands of the service. Your working pattern will include working every other weekend and a variety of shifts including early, late, sleep-in shifts and bank holidays for which enhancements will be paid in line with the HCC salary policy.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

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