Specialist Care Support Workers

Brook Street Social Care; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized care provider in Knowsley is seeking Specialist Care Support Workers to deliver personalized care to individuals with complex needs. Successful candidates will work flexibly, including shifts, to support clients effectively. Prior experience as a Support Worker is desirable. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive training, along with opportunities for personal and career development.

Benefits

Full training and induction

Competitive salary

Ongoing support for financial well-being

Blue Light Card

Refer a Friend scheme

Occupational Health support

Death in Service

Pension scheme

Retail vouchers

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Support Worker within a complex care setting is highly desirable.
• Ability to support people consistently with their rights and choices.
• Car drivers with access to your own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care and support to an individual on a 3:1 basis.
• Assist with daily living activities such as personal care and medication administration.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with legal requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility in working hours

Positive attitude towards care

Ability to build rapport

Good verbal communication

Sensitivity to clients' needs

Job description

Overview

Specialist Care Support Workers – Permanent, 36 hours per week. Would you like to be part of something new? Are you a passionate and skilled Support Worker who is ready for their next opportunity to help make the difference to vulnerable people with learning disability, autism, complex needs?

If so and you have experience of working as a Support Worker supporting those with complex care needs we would like to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Join a brand new service in Knowsley, where support will be required 24/7 to ensure the highest quality of care and support is provided at all times to individuals with complex care needs/autism.
• As a Specialist Support Worker you will provide personalised care and support to an individual with complex care needs and autism on a 3:1 basis.
• Assist with daily living activities such as personal care, medication administration.
• Work with support and care plans tailored to each individual''s specific requirements, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Enable and support people to be actively engaged in their living environment and within their local community.
• Develop positive relationships with the people being supported, focusing on individual outcomes, and working with the team to deliver what is important to the people we support.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with organisational policies and legal requirements.
• Adhere to health and safety protocols, safeguarding policies, and confidentiality standards.
• Flexibility to work on a rota including days and night shifts, 12-hour shifts (36 hours per week).

About you / Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Support Worker within a complex or specialist care setting is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to work flexibly, including shifts, weekends, and unsociable hours if required.
• Ability to support people in ways consistent with their rights, choices and responsibilities.
• A positive attitude to people with complex physical, learning disabilities and/or mental health problems.
• Ability to support others to make informed choices within their daily lives.
• Good verbal communication skills and ability to listen sensitively to others.
• Written English skills, with an ability to contribute accurately to record keeping.
• An understanding of how to promote the inclusion of people with a complex physical disability, learning disability or mental health problems in their local communities.
• Car drivers with access to your own vehicle.

The good bits / Benefits

• Full training and induction including specialist training.
• Competitive salary.
• Ongoing support including financial, wellbeing and personal development.
• Blue Light Card.
• Refer a Friend scheme.
• Occupational Health support.
• Death in Service.
• Pension scheme.
• Retail vouchers.
• Scope for career development opportunities.

Take the next step in your social care career!

If you are ready to make a difference and meet the above criteria, please apply today!

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