Support Assistant

Estuary Housing Association; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Rayleigh is seeking a part-time Support Assistant to provide person-centred care for residents with diverse needs. The role involves assisting with daily living activities and fostering a supportive environment. Candidates should possess effective communication skills and a basic understanding of the rights of individuals with disabilities. Training is available, making this position accessible even to those new to the care sector. Competitive benefits including generous holiday allowance are offered.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of the needs and rights of people with disabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively in various formats.
• Understanding of Learning Disabilities is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support for daily living activities.
• Maintain records of support and contribute to planning.
• Develop professional relationships with service users.

Skills

Basic understanding of needs, rights, equality and diversity

Effective communication skills

Ability to work alone and in a team

Job description

Part Time, Permanent

Are you looking for meaningful and rewarding work with a company that offers a great benefits package? We are currently seeking a part time Support Assistant (30 hours) to join our team in Rayleigh.

There will be variety in your day-to-day role alongside excellent training. This home supports 3 service users and offers private off-road parking with good local bus links available too (or 15 minute walk from Rayleigh train station). You will support the residents by offering person centred support and a choice of daily activities to provide a fulfilled and meaningful quality of life.

The current shift pattern is 7:30am – 8pm (though subject to change dependent on service needs) and extra sleep‑in shifts are available but not essential.

The current support needs include individuals with dementia, down syndrome and support with insulin dependent diabetes. The service users enjoy a variety of interests outside of the home and are very active.

Our services do require 24‑hour support and staff are expected to work some bank holidays and weekends in line with the services needs but flexibility can be discussed at interview stage. In return for your commitment, we offer an excellent benefits package, including a cash health plan which supports your everyday wellbeing by making any treatments more affordable alongside 31 days holiday (inclusive of bank holiday allowance) an additional day for Birthday leave alongside our competitive pension scheme.

Your responsibilities will include:

• To provide person centred support to people with all aspects of their daily living including but not limited to personal care and involvement in the community.
• To maintain records of support provided and to actively contribute to support planning and periodic reviews.
• To positively contribute to our values of Respect, One Estuary, Accountable & Responsible.
• To be able to actively participate and provide to a 24-hour service that is Caring, Safe and Responsive to the needs of the people we support in an effective and well led manner.
• To develop and maintain effective professional relationships with service users and other key stakeholders such as family, friends and advocates.
• To take responsibility for shift leading as per the rota in operation.
• To actively participate in regular team meetings, supervisions and other meetings.

You are required to have the following:

• Basic understanding and promoting of the needs, rights equality and diversity of the people we support of people with disabilities.
• Basic knowledge of the regulators and legislation that govern our services and an understanding of where to find this information.
• The ability to communicate effectively orally, in writing, electronically with colleagues and the people we support.
• The ability to work effectively both alone and as part of a team.
• An understanding of Learning Disabilities is desirable.
• Full training will be provided; someone new to the sector can fulfil this role following a successful interview, we will then support the successful applicant to complete the Care Certificate within their probation.

The closing date for applications is the 4th of January so if you have the attitude and skills needed to excel in this role, apply today!

The successful applicants will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Please note that at this time, we're unable to accept applications from candidates who require visa/work permit sponsorship. We appreciate your understanding and we welcome applications from all candidates who are eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

This posting is also subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Rewards & Benefits

• We offer a range of benefits including an excellent pension scheme, healthcare cash plan, Cyclescheme and season ticket loans.
• Further to this you can expect generous holiday and paid leave allowances, tailored induction programme and fantastic ongoing training and development opportunities.