Support Worker

Confidential; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid holidays

Free mandatory training

Supportive admin/booking team

Easy to Use App

Job summary

Vibe Care Agency is seeking experienced Support Workers to assist Adults in supported living services around Dorchester. This flexible, zero-hours role fits around other commitments and offers competitive pay and benefits.

You will support adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs, promote dignity and independence, follow care plans, and assist with daily activities. A DBS check is required; driving licence and access to a vehicle are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.
• Able to work as part of a team or on your own.
• Enhanced valid Child & Adult DBS on the update service.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities e.g. community access, cooking, laundry, cleaning.
• Support personal care if required.
• Follow individual care plans and risk assessments, promoting person-centered support.

Skills

Learning disabilities

Autism

Complex needs

Team working

Person-centered support

Tools

DBS Update Service

Job description

Vibe Care Agency are seeking experienced Support Workers to support Adults in supported living services in the Dorchester area. This is a flexible role (zero hours) to fit around any other commitments you have, working with a well established agency & service provider.

This role is not suitable for anyone seeking sponsorship

This role is supporting adults either living on their own or in shared accommodation within supported living services.

Pay Rates 13.15 - 14.00 enhancement for BH working. Sleep-In rate 75.00

Previous experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, complex behaviours & complex health support are essential however additional training can be provided.

Shifts vary depending on the individual services: example -

• 08.00 - 20.00
• 07.30-14.30 / 14.30-21.30
• 20.00-08.00 / 22.00-07.00 (sleep in & waking night shifts)

We are looking for:

• Experienced support workers
• Knowledge & understanding of learning disabilities, autism & complex needs
• Experience working in a similar role supporting adults
• Ability to work as part of a team or on your own
• Ability to promote individual choices, rights & dignity
• Understanding behaviours that challenge
• Able to follow individual care plans & risk assessments, promoting person centered support
• Support with daily activities e.g. community access, cooking, laundry, cleaning etc.
• Happy to support with person care if required
• Enhanced valid Child & Adult DBS on the update service
• Able to drive & have access to a vehicle - desirable

Why join Vibe Care:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Weekly Pay (every Friday)
• Paid Holidays (accrued from hours worked)
• Free Mandatory Training
• Access to a supportive & friendly Admin/Booking Team
• Easy to Use App to register & access shifts

If you are looking for a flexible role, supporting people to live life to the full living in their own homes then this could be the job for you.