Support Worker

Jupiter Recruitment; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rotas in advance

Overtime opportunities

Training & development

Career progression

Holiday pot access

24/7 support

Job summary

Jupiter Recruitment is recruiting a dedicated Support Worker for a residential children’s care home in the Manchester area. You will provide person-centred support, 3:1 or 4:1 depending on needs, assisting with personal care, mobility and daily living tasks while preserving dignity and privacy.

You will offer emotional support, foster independence and build trusting relationships with the young people and their families.

Qualifications

• NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care desir able plus experience in similar role

Responsibilities

• Provide 3:1 or 4:1 person-centred support within the home
• Assist with personal care, mobility, medication and daily living needs while maintaining dignity and privacy
• Provide emotional support and companionship, encouraging independence and individual choice
• Support with behaviours that may challenge, following agreed care plans and positive behaviour support approaches
• Monitor wellbeing, maintain accurate care records and follow safeguarding procedures to ensure safe, consistent care

Skills

Person-centred care

Communication skills

Empathy

Relationship building

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed Support Worker to a residential children's care home in the Manchester area.You will be working for one of UK's leading children's healthcare providers

We are looking for people who genuinely want to make a positive difference to the life of the individual they support.The right person will be patient, understanding and willing to build a trusting relationship, while being there for the individual through both their good and more challenging days

As a Support Worker your key duties include:

• Provide 3:1 or 4:1 person-centred support within the home
• Assist with personal care, mobility, medication and daily living needs while maintaining dignity and privacy
• Provide emotional support and companionship, encouraging independence and individual choice
• Support with behaviours that may challenge, following agreed care plans and positive behaviour support approaches
• Monitor wellbeing, maintain accurate care records and follow safeguarding procedures to ensure safe, consistent care

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Previous experience in complex care, homecare, supported living, residential care, nursing care or a similar environment is desirable
• Experience supporting individuals with complex care or support needs
• A caring, compassionate and patient approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build professional and trusting relationships with individuals and their families

**To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care - Desirable + experience working in a similar role and setting**

The successful Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of £27,144 - £36,192 per annum.This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 36-48 hours a week on days & nights.In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Rotas 4 weeks in advance
• Regular opportunities for overtime
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive management and clear career progression opportunities
• Access to your holiday pot at any time, releasing the funds when you need them most
• 24/7 support, with somebody always on hand to advise and help

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