Support Worker

Pin Point Health & Social Care; Colchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A values-driven charity in Colchester is seeking an experienced Support Worker to provide person-centred care for vulnerable individuals. Responsibilities include mentoring colleagues and maintaining support plans. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in Social Care and strong communication skills. Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Career advancement

Qualifications

• Proven experience in providing high-quality support in a healthcare setting.
• Strong literacy, numeracy, and basic IT skills.
• MAPA/PMVA or other restraint training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high performance and continuous development.
• Mentor and guide less experienced colleagues.
• Maintain and update support plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Person-centred care

Team mentoring

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Social Care

Job description

Overview

Support Worker

Location: Colchester

Our client is a values-driven charity committed to making a positive impact in the lives of those we support. They pride themselves on the principles of being committed, reliable, inspirational, trustworthy, and inclusive.

Believing in providing Active Support and Positive Behaviour Support to empower individuals to live life to the fullest, with their needs and choices at the centre of everything they do.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated healthcare professional to join their team as a Support worker. You will be a key player in guiding and empowering your knowledge through the team, serving as a role model in delivering the highest quality care and support.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring high performance and continuous development.
• Mentor and guide less experienced colleagues, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Maintain and update support plans, ensuring accuracy and relevance to the individual\'s needs.
• Uphold and promote our clients core values in all aspects of your work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in providing a wide range of high-quality support in a healthcare setting.
• Strong communication skills, with proficiency in literacy, numeracy and basic IT skills.
• NVQ Level 3 in Social Care or an equivalent qualification.
• A passion for delivering person-centred care and support.
• MAPA/PMVA or any other form of restrained training.
• Buccal training

What We Offer

• Days, nights, sleep-ins, weekdays.
• Training opportunities and career advancement.

If you have a passion for providing support to vulnerable individuals and meet the essential skills and qualities listed, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV via the apply button