Specialist Support Worker – Complex Needs – Chorley

4Recruitment Services; Chorley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a dedicated Specialist Support Worker to empower individuals with complex needs in Chorley. This rewarding role involves supporting service users in leading fulfilling lives, assisting with personal care, and fostering independence. The ideal candidate will be compassionate and resilient, ready to make a positive impact on the lives of those they support. Join a team that values your passion and commitment, and enjoy the benefits of dedicated payroll support and a comprehensive employee benefits program. If you are ready to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

24-hour one-on-one specialist consultant

Employee Benefits Programme

Dedicated payroll support

Qualifications

• Passion for helping service users achieve independence.
• Ability to handle challenging situations positively.

Responsibilities

• Support service users to lead a full and active life.
• Provide emotional support and maintain professional boundaries.
• Accurately report and record any issues related to care.

Skills

Caring and compassionate

Ability to remain positive

Teamwork and initiative

Job description

Specialist Support Worker Complex Needs Chorley

Are you a passionate Specialist Support Worker looking for your next role? 4Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for a Specialist Support Worker to work within the complex needs services based in Chorley.

Pay Rates: GBP15.83 Umbrella Rate

Information on the Role: Successful Candidates will be responsible for empowering those with learning disabilities, enduring mental ill health, autism, and other complex needs.

What you will be doing:

• Support service users to lead a full and active life in line with their wishes and choices, considering their assessed needs and individual support and care plans, participating in the development of plans where applicable
• Support individuals to stay safe, taking appropriate action to safeguard their welfare and protect them from abuse wherever possible
• Provide emotional support when needed, maintaining a person-centred approach
• Support service users to participate in chosen social activities and services in their community, manage their finances and medication responsibly, help with practical tasks around the home, and respectfully support with personal care, hygiene and healthcare
• You will be an informal point of contact for those in the service users circle of support (e.g. Families and Social Workers)
• Accurately report and record any issues related to the care and support of our Service Users to monitor their health and wellbeing
• Comply with Health and Safety regulations and have regard for the Health, Safety and Welfare of others
• Form appropriate relationships with those we care for and maintain professional boundaries in work.
• Work within organisational policies, procedures and guidance.
• Committed to demonstrating the organisations values and behaviours in their work.

Skills & Professional Characteristics needed:

• Caring and compassionate, having a genuine passion for wanting to help our service users lead a full and active life to enable them to achieve as much independence as possible
• We understand that not everyone has experience of working in the care sector, and that s why we recruit individuals based on their values
• Ability to remain positive when there are challenging days - you have the chance to positively influence how someone feels and that is no small thing
• You'll enjoy working as part of team as well as using your own initiative, and have a willingness to support your colleagues when needed

What we offer:

• 24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area
• 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme
• Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.
To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact out Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).