Support Worker

LDA Care Ltd; Clayton-le-Moors; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend £250

Pension Enrolment

Weekly pay

Paid holiday

Free training

Opportunities to progress

Job summary

LDA Care Ltd is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for Hyburn, a 4-bed supported living service. You will assist residents with daily living, personal care and medications, following PBS and care plans, while promoting independence and inclusion.

Hours are 36 per week, with 12-hour shifts on a 7-day pattern (day 8am–8pm; waking night 8pm–8am). Driving licence preferred; refer a friend scheme (£250) and ongoing training provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in health and social care in supported living settings.
• Ability to implement person-centred plans and risk assessments.
• Capable of promoting community inclusion and positive risk taking.
• Excellent communication and compassionate approach.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living and personal care.
• Follow PBS plans and care plans to support goals.
• Assist with medication administration as trained.
• Work as part of a team including service manager and PBS practitioner.
• Promote independence and community inclusion.

Skills

PBS strategies

Person-centred care

Risk assessments

Team collaboration

Education

Care Certificate

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Job Description: Support Worker

Hours: 1 x 36

Pay: £14.00ph

Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 awarded (T&C's apply)

Due to growth and development within our services we have several opportunities to welcome experienced health and social care professionals to our supported living services in Hyburn.

We are looking for capable and resilient support workers who are open to variety and new challenges, who can work positively with individuals to mitigate risk and readmission to hospital, enabling individuals to take positive risks, promote community inclusion and take an active role in their life.

The service in Hyburn is a supported living service for 4 individuals, each with their own self-contained bungalow and core team. Primary diagnosis of Mental health need, the individuals we support may also have:

• Learning disabilities
• Personality Disorder including EUPD
• Self-harm and Suicidal ideation

Role Description

We are committed to Equal opportunities.

The role of a Home not Hospital support worker is integral to enabling individuals to meet their personal goals, develop life and coping skills, form and maintain relationships and manage all aspects of daily life including personal care and medication, following PBS plans, care plans and risk assessments. The role includes working as part of a dedicated team which includes the service manager, team leaders and PBS practitioner.

To be part of our team, do you have the following qualities?

• Have the confidence to facilitate and implement individualised PBS strategies
• Follow and understand person-centred care plans and risk assessments
• Have the resilience to provide ongoing support when an individual struggles with daily life and to regulate their emotions
• Promote active support approaches
• Understand Mental health and how to support people with a mental health diagnosis
• Have experience supporting individuals with complex needs: severe autism, learning disabilities and mental health conditions
• Be able to develop positive relationships, set boundaries and standards
• Have a kind, caring and patient attitude

What's in it for you!?

• £250 when you introduce a Friend *
• Contracts
• Competitive Pay
• Pension Enrolment
• Standard Sick Pay
• Free training
• Weekly pay
• Paid holiday
• Ongoing Training / Coaching throughout your role
• Opportunities to progress & develop

Schedule:

• Shift work over a 7-day period including bank holidays
• 12-hour shifts and variable shifts available
  • 8am – 8pm day shift
  • 8pm – 8am waking night shift
• Overtime

Licence/Certification:

• Care Certificate
• Full UK Driving Licence (preferred)

Refer a friend bonus is payable at

• £125 once the referred individual has successfully completed their first shift.
• £125 once the referred individual has successfully completed their probation period.