Support Worker

Cheshire West and Chester; Chester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team in providing high-quality, person-centred care to adults with learning disabilities, autism, and dementia. This role involves supporting service users in achieving their full potential and independence through tailored care plans and community engagement. You will work collaboratively with a dedicated team to ensure the well-being and safety of service users while enjoying a variety of benefits, including competitive pay, flexible shifts, and ongoing training opportunities. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible working patterns

Free DBS checks

Supportive team

Generous holiday pay

Fully funded training

Excellent pension scheme

Qualifications

• Commitment to supporting individuals with learning disabilities and dementia.
• Ability to learn and develop skills in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care and support following individual care plans.
• Administer medications and assist with daily living activities.
• Safeguard service users and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Manual Handling

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 QCF/NVQ in Social Care

Job description

We provide high-quality, person-centred care to adults with learning disabilities, autism, dementia and the elderly. But for us it’s more than that. We change and enhance lives every day through the work we do in our day and respite services and in people's own homes. We do this by maximising their social, emotional, and physical independence to the absolute maximum while promoting independence, choice and control.

Our values are important to all of us; we live and breathe them. They are who we are and how we work together in environments where you and our service users can be inspired to reach your and their potential. If you share our values and commitment, then you’re our kind of person.

Where our vacancy is:

We have X2 casual vacancies in our Chester ALD Respite Service. Working as part of a team to provide personalised care and support by following individual care plans and risk assessments so that service users are safeguarded.

• Caring for and supporting service users by following care plans and risk assessments so their physical, emotional, and mental health needs are met, and they meet their full potential and independence.
• Keep full, accurate and up-to-date records including risk assessments, care and support plans for service users and daily record of events while on duty.
• Support service users to manage their own emotions and behaviours and where possible to encourage and help them to do things for themselves e.g. dressing, washing, eating, socialising and managing their finances.
• Administer or support with medications.
• Assist service users with advice and support to help them manage their finances as well as providing support around the maintenance of their homes.
• Act as Key Worker using a person-centred approach to complete monthly reviews of risk assessments, care and support plans and contribute to six-monthly reviews.
• In line with care plans assist with risk assessments for events/access to the community for service users individually or in groups e.g., leisure facilities, libraries. Support service users with activities taking part where necessary e.g. shopping, days out, swimming.
• Build links within the community so service users can access facilities and services e.g. social, leisure, employment and education.
• Safeguard service users at all times taking necessary actions immediately and reporting any concerns or issues to management.
• Work positively with managers, colleagues and others e.g. social workers and health professionals to fully support service users and encourage feedback so we improve the care and support we give.

Salary: £24,404 - £25,183 (up to per hour: £13.05 flat, £14.36 Evening, £16.36 night/weekend, £19.58 bank holiday)

We are looking for someone who:

• Shares our values
• Has a commitment to people with dementia, learning and other disabilities
• Has the ability to learn and develop skills and a commitment to gaining level 2 QCF/NVQ in Social Care (or who already has it)
• Is willing to undertake personal care and able to undertake manual handling tasks
• Able to support people in the community e.g. shopping, swimming, clubs and activities
• Reliable, flexible and a team player

And in return:

The benefits of working with Council go well beyond making a difference to people’s lives. As well as working within a supportive environment with people who share your values, you will have access to a huge range of benefits including discounts on:

• Competitive pay
• A wide variety of shifts and working patterns
• Free DBS checks
• Opportunity to do additional shifts
• Supportive team
• A generous holiday pay (26 days pro rata plus bank holidays)
• A full induction programme and fully funded ongoing training and support from your very first day
• The opportunity to develop your skills and career
• Access to an excellent pension scheme with employer contributions of 22.3%. (Employer contributions elsewhere are typically 3%)

For an informal discussion please contact [e-mail]