Support Worker

Brothers of Charity Services England; Chorley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Brothers of Charity Services England seeks dedicated professionals for supported living roles in health and social care. Ideal candidates will facilitate person-centred planning and support individuals with learning disabilities, promoting autonomy and community engagement. Flexible shifts and opportunities for qualification funding are offered.

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme

Medicash discounts (Cinema, Optical, Dental)

Blue Light Discount

Friendly working environment

Premium pay on public holidays

Fully Funded NVQ Qualification

Qualifications

• Able to communicate effectively with service users and their families.
• Knowledge of the needs and rights of people with learning disabilities.
• Experience in handling challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in creating and following their Person Centred Plan.
• Support development of personal relationships and advocacy.
• Enable service users to lead fulfilling lives in the community.

Skills

Effective communication

Understanding of learning disabilities

Experience with challenging behaviour

Flexibility in working hours

Education

NVQ qualification preferred

Job description

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Say Hello to a world of heart-warming possibilities in Health and Social care with Brothers of Charity!

ABOUT US

The Brothers of Charity Services is an organisation whose vision is to provide a range of services to people with learning disabilities which support their individuality, choice, rights and aspirations.

This position is in supported living, and the shifts vary. They include long days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

OUR OFFER TO YOU!

• Refer a friend scheme
• Access to Medicash (Cinema, Optical, Dental discounts)
• Blue Light Discount
• Friendly working environment
• Premium pay on public holidays
• Fully Funded NVQ Qualification – Your dreams, your growth! We’ll pay for your NVQ journey, ensuring you have the expertise and credentials to shine.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Is able to communicate effectively with people, including people using services, their families and colleagues.
• Knowledge of the needs and rights of people with learning disabilities and an understanding of the issues people may face.
• Would have experience with challenging behaviour.
• A flexible approach to working hours – prepared to work some evenings, weekends and undertake sleep-in duties.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Take part in helping people draw up their Person Centred Plan and follow the agreed plan.
• Support to develop and maintain relationships, as identified in the individuals Person Centred Support Plan.
• To support and enable people to make informed choices about all aspects of their lives,
• promoting self-advocacy, informal and formal, or people of their choice.
• To enable people we support lead full and purposeful lives in the community and to develop a range of friendships, activities and relationships.

Brothers of Charity Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The organisation provides equal employment opportunities regardless of ethnic origin, gender, nationality, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, or medical history. Due to our Services, we may have certain roles which are targeted to specific demographics, such as Gender. This is a genuine business need and is not considered a breach of the Equality Act.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply today!

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