Support Worker

Tamfol; Brighton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house induction and training

Health and Social Care qualification (

Paid DBS

Employee Assistance Programme

Birthday off

Career progression

Refer a friend £300

Job summary

Arundel Care Services is expanding their supported living services in Brighton and recruiting for enthusiastic, caring Support Workers. Roles involve assisting adults with learning disabilities and autism, with duties spanning daily living, activities, personal care and documentation.

DBS checks are required and driving licence is preferable. Part-time and full-time contracts available to suit the needs of our two new services.

Qualifications

• We welcome compassionate individuals who value dignity and independence.
• Ability to follow care plans and maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and development.

Responsibilities

• Assist the people we support in all areas of their lives and help them achieve goals.
• Participate in providing daily activities and social engagement.
• Undertake domestic tasks such as shopping, cooking, laundry, and cleaning with individuals.
• Develop professional relationships with relatives, external agencies and other professionals.
• Support personal care when appropriate and respond to challenging behaviours.
• Maintain accurate reports, support plans and daily recordings.
• Act as keyworker for an assigned individual when required.

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Care Certificate

Diploma/NVQ in H&Sc

Job description

Established in 2005, Arundel Care Services specialise in supporting adults with learning disabilities across Sussex. Around 80% of those we support are also on the autistic spectrum. We have 19 small, supported Living services across East and West Sussex.

We are dedicated to providing adaptable services to all individuals we support. We value everyone’s diversity, and respect their rights to privacy, dignity and individuality.

We are a values-based company who put the people we support first. The organisational purpose is focused on the people we support and making a difference to them – ensuring they receive a high standard of personal, physical, emotional and social support to support their holistic wellbeing. Our values incorporate adaptability, commitment and a supportive environment for both our staff and the people we support.

Role & Responsibilities

Due to expansion we are currently looking for positive, compassionate, and caring Support Workers to join our supported living services Brighton. We are recruiting for two brand new services services. We attribute each successful candidate to one service that we match with the needs of the people we support.

Most of our services are family sized houses where between 2 and 4 adults with learning disabilities and Autism share their home together. The first service we are recruiting for will be home to three individuals sharing their home together.

The second service has enabled several individuals to embark on a new journey where they each reside in a self contained flat. This setting has functional communal areas to meet with one another. This service supports 7 tenants living together.

All of our services are very active with activities in the service and in the community. We support with all aspects of daily living supporting them to develop their skills and encouraging their independence.

Ideally the successful candidate will hold a full UK drivers licence but is not essential due to one of the locations being more central in the city making parking more difficult.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Assist the people we support in all areas of their lives and help them to achieve their goals.
• Participate in providing daily activities for the people we support.
• Undertake tasks of a domestic nature, e.g. shopping, cooking, laundry, house cleaning with individuals
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with people we support’s relatives, outside agencies and other professionals.
• Support individuals in their personal care when appropriate.
• Supporting and caring for those who can at times, displays behaviours that others may find challenging.
• To develop a full knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures pertaining to the people we support. Including reports, support plans and daily recordings.
• To undertake the role of keyworker for an individual.

Who we are looking for:

• People who care regardless of qualifications or experience. We care more about you sharing and demonstrating our values, which are:
• Seeing the possibilities to make positive difference. Valuing and celebrating individuality and diversity.
• Supporting rights, needs, choices and dreams.
• Being resilient – yes there can be tough days but there is also lots of fun to be had!
• Being responsible, sustainable, and innovative in our work.

Can you show us how you would treat the people we support; with the dignity and respect they deserve? Are you courageous, willing to champion quality, and raise concerns?

If you do share our values and care, we want you!

What we offer our staff:

• A full and comprehensive in-house induction and ongoing training
• Opportunities to obtain a qualification in health and social care and/or Positive Behaviour Support
• Paid training
• Paid DBS
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Have your birthday off!
• Opportunities for career progression
• Employee Recognition Scheme – employee of the month
• Refer a friend scheme – earn yourself £300
• Blue Light card – discounts on hundreds of well-known high street and online brands

Requirements:

• Staff work on a shift basis across the week and have a monthly rota, some weekend working is required.
• Regular sleep-in duties will be required as part of the support worker role these are paid in addition at £70.00 per sleep in.
• Please note that all our positions require an Enhanced DBS check in relation to adults.
• Full UK driving licence is preferable.

We do hold a sponsorship licence but we are at capacity of our licence at this time and are unable to consider applicants requiring this. Part time contracts are offered from 22.5 hours, we are unable to accommodate applicants seeking 20 hours. Previous applicants need not apply.

Please visit www.arundelcareservices.co.ukto find out more.

Reference ID: B&H

Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Care Certificate (good to have, not essential)

Diploma/NVQ in H&Sc (good to have, not essential)

Experience:

Home care: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent