Support Assistant at Templewood Recruitment

EasyInfoBlog.com LLC; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 15,740 - 22,418; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Contributory Pension Scheme

Paid Overtime Available

Paid Training Provided

Fully expensed DBS provided

Business Mileage Paid

Blue Light Card Discount Membership

Opportunities to progress into management roles

Job summary

EasyInfoBlog.com LLC is seeking a Support Assistant to join their new Supported Living Service in Reading. The role requires compassion and empathy, as you will support vulnerable adults in gaining independence.

Candidates should have at least 6 months of experience in the care sector, particularly with Learning Disabilities. The position offers both full-time and part-time shifts, along with a robust benefits package including training, pension scheme, and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months’ experience within the care sector, ideally within mental health or learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with stakeholders to maximize Service User interests.
• Safeguard the rights and dignity of each Service User.
• Conduct daily assessments of Service User’s mental and physical state.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Experience with Learning Disabilities

Communication Skills

Job description

Job Title: Support Assistant
Agency: Templewood Recruitment
Location: RG30, Southcote, Reading
Salary/Rate: £13.85/hour

Job Overview

We are looking for experienced Care & Support Workers to work in a brand new Supported Living Service situated in Guildford. Multiple roles are available, both Full‑Time and Part‑Time, covering Morning, Evening, and Daytime shifts.

We are looking for people with experience within Learning Disabilities who possess compassion, high levels of empathy, and the ability to support vulnerable adults towards gaining independence.

Company Benefits

• Company Contributory Pension Scheme
• Paid Overtime Available
• Paid Training Provided
• Fully expensed DBS provided
• Business Mileage Paid for any travel related to work
• Blue Light Card Discount Membership (offers discounts on supermarkets, restaurants, leisure/gym, UK attractions/hotels, and cinema/Days Out)
• Opportunities to progress into management roles

Key Features of the role

• Maximisation of Service User (SU) interests by liaising with stakeholders, and implementation of each SU’s support plan
• Safeguarding the rights and dignity of each SU
• Conducting daily assessment of SU’s mental and physical state; updating associated records and informing management
• Supporting SU’s to build their confidence, self-esteem, and their ability to manage their mental health symptoms
• Promoting SU’s health and assisting in their accurate medication
• Supporting SU’s in developing social skills and future independent living

If you are someone who has a minimum of 6 months’ experience within the care sector, ideally within mental health or Learning Disabilities within care, then we would love to hear from you.

We have a range of morning, evening, and night shifts available on either a full-time or part‑time basis.