Support Worker

hireful; Hastings; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Hastings is seeking a Support Worker to assist individuals in their daily lives, focusing on the development of independence and well-being. This role offers both full-time and part-time positions, requiring compassion, strong communication, and the ability to work flexibly within a diverse team. Key responsibilities include meal prep, personal care, and facilitating enjoyable activities. If you possess the right skills and a desire to make a positive impact, this role could be rewarding and fulfilling.

Qualifications

• Professional and flexible nature to positively impact those supported.
• Ability to work both in a team and independently.
• Experience in roles like Residential Support Worker or Healthcare Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Support 12 individuals in daily living activities.
• Engage in various activities that promote health and wellbeing.
• Deliver excellent care and celebrate achievements.

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Emotional resilience

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Job description

Support Worker

Location: Hastings
Job Type: 2 full time and 1 part time positions available
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £12.21-£12.50

You will be supporting 12 people who live in their own flats and have varying support needs.

There are a wide range of daily duties, from meal prep and cleaning to supporting with medication and personal care. You will also be helping to take part in people's interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing. This can range from arts and crafts, nights out at the theatre, shopping trips, holidays and social occasions or whatever their needs may be.

As a Support Worker, you’ll deliver excellent care, celebrate achievements, encourage fun and creativity and engage directly with the wider community. This is more than just a job – you will be helping the people they support gain independence and live healthy, happy and fulfilling lives.

Hours

• Shift patterns can vary widely – from long days to shorter shifts between 7:00am-21:00pm
• Waking night shifts 21:00pm-7:15am
• Sleep in shifts 21:00pm-7:00am
• Staff are required to work at least every other weekend.

Location

This service is situated in Hastings town centre.

About you

Your professional and flexible nature will allow you to positively impact those you support and the rest of the team around you, allowing you to flourish and develop in this diverse and rewarding role.

You should possess empathy and compassion, emotional resilience, strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work both in a team and independently.

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship, please only apply if you can work in the UK.

They may close this post early if they receive sufficient applications before the closing date. If you are interested in applying, they would ask that you do so as early as possible to avoid any disappointment.

Explore their employee benefits, the good practices they've committed to, and their core values by visiting their website.

Our client care about getting to know the real you, what you care about, your experiences, and why you want to work with them. So please make sure your answers reflect who you are. If you have used AI to help with your application/CV, just let them know - It's not a problem! Please remember that giving false information could mean they may have to withdraw your application, as it goes against their values.

You may also have experience in the following: Residential Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Caregiver, Social Care Worker, Community Support Worker, Disability care, Mental Health Support worker, Care Assistant, Assisted living support

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