Support Worker

GreenSquareAccord; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Trust based flexible working

20 days annual holiday entitlement (in

22 days after tenure

Pension scheme (Defined contribution)

Job summary

GreenSquareAccord is recruiting a Support Worker for Ipstones Avenue, Birmingham. You will support residents with daily routines, encourage independence and help with daily living activities in a calm, respectful environment.

We seek caring individuals with experience in care for people with learning disabilities and mental health needs. Driving licence is preferred; we may require you to drive a 7-seater van when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care environment for people with learning disabilities and mental health issues.
• Warm, friendly and patient demeanor with strong communication.
• Open and honest character, respectful and inclusive of diversity.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with residents, ensuring two-way, open communication.
• Support residents with daily routines and activities of daily living.
• Assist with mealtimes and personal care as needed.
• Accurately report and record work activities.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Teamwork

Driving licence (preferred)

Job description

Job Title - Support Worker

Location - Ipstones Avenue, Birmingham B33 9DZ

Hourly rate - £13.01ph

Contract type - Permenant

Working hours - 35 hours per week

Shift patterns - 7.15am - 2.45pm and 2.15pm - 9.45pm. working 5 days over 7 including weekends and bank holidays.

(Please note we do not offer sponsorship)

About the Service

Ipstones Avenue, a large bungalow in a quiet Birmingham cul-de-sac, is home to up to five residents with learning disabilities and complex needs. Staff are on hand around the clock to support and encourage residents to make choices and decisions in their everyday lives, increasing not only their confidence but also independence.

In your new role as Support Worker, you will:

• Build relationships with residents, which are open and two way
• Support residents to undertake their daily routines
• Establish methods of communication with residents, reducing barriers when necessary
• Accurately report and/or record work activities
• Support with activities of daily living & personal care
• Assist residents with mealtimes where necessary.

As Support Worker, you will ideally have:

• Experience working within a care environment for people with learning difficulties and mental health issues
• A warm hearted, friendly manner, patience, kindness and good communication, a willingness to help others, requiring patience
• An open and honest character, respectful and celebrate diversity, connect with colleagues and residents to celebrate uniqueness
• The ability to be a natural care giver and someone who can communicate in an open and honest manner with your colleagues, residents and their visitors
• Driving licence is preferred, and willing to drive a 7 seater mini van

About us

We are GSA, we provide affordable homes and services that create a foundation from which people in our communities can thrive.

We own and manage 25,000 homes in diverse communities across the West Midlands and Southwest.

Everyone deserves a home, it`s a place from which we build our future, we thrive at home.

We are proud to play an active role in dealing with the consequences of the housing crisis, by providing affordable homes for people in our communities who need them most.

Often a home is all someone needs, but when our customers need more, we offer a range of services, including care, money advice and coaching to support them.

We also provide care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. This includes support for people who are homeless, experiencing domestic violence or are part of the criminal justice system.

The GSA Way

We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. To help us make a difference, together, we created the GSA Way.

A culture we commit to, aspire to, and live and breathe. Commitments and behaviours which together make our organisation what it is.

Our five core commitments are:

• We believe our customer is everything
• We are one team
• We are supportive and caring
• We are business-minded for social purpose
• We are curious and ambitious.

You can read more about the GSA Way in our recruitment pack.

Benefits

• Trust based flexible working and supportive and friendly teams
• 20 days annual holiday entitlement, increasing to 22 days
• Opportunity to buy or sell annual leave
• A defined contribution pension scheme GSA matches up to 6% contributions
• We offer a service which provides 24/7 online GP appointments, second medical opinions, health checks, mental health support, 24/7 medical health helpline, wellbeing app, nutrition advice and fitness plans and legal and financial support.
• Access to Blue Light discount card membership
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Eligible for occupational sick pay