Support Worker

Dee's Group; Great Bentley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Career progression

Refer a Friend Scheme

Long Service Awards

Supportive team environment

Overtime available

Job summary

Dee's Group in Clacton-on-Sea is seeking a Female Support Worker to join our dedicated team. The role provides person-centred support to maintain independence, dignity, choice and wellbeing for the person in supported living.

The position is open to female applicants only due to specific needs. A full UK manual driving licence is essential, and training will be provided to cover care plans, PBS and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience in care/support work or willingness to learn.
• Comfortable providing personal care.
• Full UK manual driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including washing, bathing and toileting.
• Assist with cooking, cleaning, shopping and daily living tasks.
• Administer medication.
• Support community activities, appointments and social inclusion.
• Develop independence and life skills.
• Follow care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
• Record and report progress, incidents and behaviours.
• Work as part of a supportive care team.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

PBS knowledge

Reliability

Driving license

Job description

Female Support Worker - Clacton-on-Sea

£14.00 per hour | Up to £34,000 per year + overtime

Full-time / Part-time | Permanent

URGENT RECRUITMENT

We are looking for female Support Workers / Care Assistants to join our dedicated team in Clacton-on-Sea.

You will provide person-centred support to an individual in supported living, helping them maintain independence, dignity, choice and wellbeing.

Due to the specific needs of the person we support, this role is open to female applicants only.

Essential Requirement

A full UK manual driving licence is essential, as the role involves driving a mobility vehicle and supporting community access.

Your Role

You will support with:

• Personal care, including washing, bathing and toileting
• Cooking, cleaning, shopping and daily living tasks
• Medication administration
• Community activities, appointments and social inclusion
• Developing independence and life skills
• Following care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures
• Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
• Recording and reporting progress, incidents and behaviours
• Working as part of a supportive care team

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

• Caring, reliable and compassionate
• Experienced in care/support work, or willing to learn
• Comfortable providing personal care
• Knowledgeable about or willing to learn PBS
• Understanding of autism, learning disabilities, mental health and safeguarding
• Flexible to work days, nights, weekends and bank holidays
• A full UK manual driving licence holder

Full training is provided, including mandatory care training and PBS.

Our Values: Safe. Sound. Supportive.

We are committed to creating an environment where the people we support and our colleagues feel Safe, Sound and Supportive.

What We Offer

• £14.00 per hour
• Up to £34,000 annual earning potential
• Overtime available
• Full training and ongoing development
• Career progression opportunities
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Supportive team environment

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. A full UK manual driving licence is essential.