Support Worker

Herts Legal Service - Hertfordshire County Council; England; On-site; GBP 25,583 - 28,142; Full time

Job summary

Herts Legal Service - Hertfordshire County Council is looking for a dedicated Support Worker to provide essential care in clients' homes. The role requires individuals capable of meeting personal care needs and managing daily tasks such as medication and personal hygiene. Applicants should possess or be working towards Level 2 HSC award and must be able to engage in shift patterns.

With a starting salary of £25,583 pa, this position offers progressive salary growth and the potential for additional compensation for weekend work.

Qualifications

• Ability to undertake shift work, including nights and weekends.
• Experience in a health and social care setting is a plus.
• Must be physically capable of using moving and handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and review support plans.
• Hold or working towards professional qualifications.
• Lead and coordinate shifts on a regular basis.

Skills

Supporting individuals with personal care

Ability to perform physically demanding tasks

Experience with Learning Disabilities

Experience with Physical Disabilities

Education

Level 2 HSC award (NVQ/RQF/apprenticeship)

Job description

Job Introduction

Job Title: Support Worker

Starting Salary: £25,583 progressing to £28,142 per annum, pro rata for part time plus 6% MUSHA payment for weekend working

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Hertfordshire

Contract Type: Permanent

Directorate: Adult Care Services

About The Team

People flourish in the right environment, with the right support.

About The Role

Working in peoples’ own homes on our sites, to support them with:

• Meeting their basic daily needs and achieving their goals
• Personal hygiene, eating and drinking
• Keeping their homes clean
• Managing their money
• Taking their medication
• Attending health appointments
• Joining in with social and leisure activities at home and in their local community
• Updating paperwork using IT systems

In short breaks, people rely on you to support them to enjoy their time away from home while their carers have a well-deserved break.

About The Teams

We have opportunities in the following services:

• Watford - Cassio Metro - 37 hours per week
• Manor House 2 - Bushey - 37 hours per week
• Apton Road Supported Living Service - Bishops Stortford - 37 hours per week
• Orchard House & Stevenage Group Homes 1 - Letchworth - 25 hours per week
• Bushey 2 - Bushy - 37 hours per week
• Lintons Close & Isabel Court - Stevenage - 21 hours per week - Please note that due to the needs of the service, we only recruiting female candidates for this location.
• Watford - Cassio Metro / Harefield Road - 37 hours per week

Due to the nature of the role and the needs of our service users, some of these posts are restricted to female applicants only, as permitted under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

Essential Duties

• Provide direct support and review support plans
• Hold or working towards Level 2 HSC award (NVQ/RQF/apprenticeship)
• Lead and coordinate shifts on a regular basis
• Formally supervise junior staff
• Lead on a group home or one part of a service

Shift Patterns

Early shifts – 07:30 – 14:30/15:00

Afternoon shifts – 14:30/15:00 – 22:00

Essential Qualifications & Skills

• Our services require supporting individuals with personal care including bathroom support, mobility aids, and dietary needs (training provided). This includes the use of moving and handling equipment, so it is important that you’re physically capable of performing these tasks safely and effectively.
• Our roles involve shift work, which may include day or night shifts, weekends, and bank holidays. Some positions also require sleep‑in duties as part of the rota. You must be able to commit to the shift patterns above.

Desirable Qualifications & Skills

• Previous experience in a health and social care setting
• Previous experience working with people with Learning Disabilities and Physical Disabilities.

Employment Equity

We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.

We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Safeguarding

This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

English Fluency

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).

How To Apply

As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge and experiences.