Support Worker

Edgeview Homes Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care provider in Birmingham is looking for a dedicated support worker to assist service users with daily needs. Responsibilities include personal care, household tasks, and transportation, along with effective communication with management. The role offers flexible shifts, a starting salary of £12.21 per hour, and additional benefits like training, annual leave, and a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates should be caring and willing to participate in training programs, fostering a welcoming community for both staff and clients.

Benefits

£12.21 per hour (and upwards depending on experience)

Four weeks annual leave plus bank holiday

Company pension scheme

Discounts at various venues/shops

Free lunch and refreshments

Competitive salary

Full training and support provided

QCF qualifications provided and encouraged

Qualifications

• Ability to transport service users, if holding a driving license.
• Experience in providing personal care, depending on client needs.
• Willingness to participate in staff training and appraisals.

Responsibilities

• Carry out duties as directed by the Manager/Shift Leader.
• Facilitate household tasks for service users, including cleaning and meal prep.
• Advocate on behalf of service users when necessary.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Carry out duties as required under the direction of the Manager/Shift Leader.
• To be involved in meeting each service user's individual needs on a daily basis. This is to include transporting service users to appointments and other engagements as required by driving the Company vehicles if the worker has a driving licence.
• To support service user's individual priority needs, completing daily timetables as directed.
• To facilitate the involvement of service user's in daily household tasks, i.e. cleaning, personal laundry, shopping and preparing meals, etc.
• Assist in providing basic care where people have a physical illness.
• You will be expected to carry out personal care as part of the role depending on the client needs.
• To report any client general issues/concerns to the Manager.
• To participate in any service user's leisure pursuits at home and within the community.
• To act as Key-Worker (where appropriate) for identified service user(s) as designated by the Manager.
• To advocate on behalf of service users where appropriate.
• To work flexible hours, to meet individual needs.
• Participate in the support planning process as directed.
• To undertake any other additional duties as reasonably required by the Company.

General Responsibilities

• To work in accordance with the Organisational and local Policies and Procedures.
• Participate in maintaining the internal/external upkeep of the house.
• Communicate relevant information clearly via appropriate channels.
• Report any potential hazards/risks to the Manager in accordance with Health & Safety Regulations.
• Undertake staff training as appropriate.
• To undertake training in the Safe handling of Medication and participate in the administration of medication for service users.
• Participate in Staff Appraisal Scheme.
• Maintain all aspects of confidentiality with the home at all times.

Benefits

• £12.21 per hour (and upwards depending on experience)
• Shift times vary with great flexibility - times between 0800-2100 for day shifts & Night shift work 2100-0800.
• Four weeks annual leave plus bank holiday (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Company pension scheme.
• Discounts at various venues/shops as part of the blue light scheme.
• Free lunch and refreshments from the homes kitchen, and money to use when having lunch/dinner if out with a client.
• An approachable, friendly and supportive team.
• Ability to gain a nursing qualification via the nurse associate scheme following two years service.
• Staff referral scheme of £300 pro-rata payable for every new staff member you introduce.
• Covid safe working environment with safety procedures in excess of those recommended by the Government and Public Health.
• Competitive salary
• Full training and support provided
• QCF qualifications provided and encouraged (level 2 to 5)
• We are keen to offer more than most and reward our workers. We want to welcome you to the family feel business from day one and encourage you to learn and develop with our continued support and guidance. Each worker is valued as an individual and not just a number.