Support Worker

Glassmoon group; Highweek; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Refer a Friend scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Pension Scheme

Great Place to Work (6th year)

Job summary

Glassmoon Services Ltd in Newton Abbot is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs live their best life through person-centred care.

You will support activities that align with personal goals, maintain skills, and promote independence within a welcoming team. A valid driver’s license is advantageous, and a real living wage is offered with fair pay for accrued annual leave on overtime.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Right to Work in the UK and satisfactory background checks.
• References and identification checks are required.

Responsibilities

• Support People We Support to live their best life with person-centred care.
• Maintain and update Support Plans and records with attention to detail.
• Engage with the local community to build relationships and independence.
• Notify Team Leader of changes in needs to support wellbeing.
• Promote safeguarding and promote safety for those in our care.

Skills

Driver

ValidDriver's License

Job description

Join the Glassmoon Services team and be part of someone's incredible story!

Salary range is £13.45 to £13.81 per hour, depending on qualifications.

We are a real living wage employer and believe in paying everyone fairly.

As part of our commitment to our Fair Pay, Pay Fair strategy, we pay our colleagues for accrued annual leave on overtime. This is not an industry standard, and we are pleased to be able to offer this to our Glassmoon Colleagues.

We commit to producing rotas 12 weeks in advance to support colleagues with their personal planning and work-life balance.

Glassmoon Services are proud to work with Skills for Care and The Department of Health and Social Care as an ‘Early Adopter', of the Care Workforce Pathway. We have aligned our job roles with those of the NHS and other Health and Social Care employers. We have also created career paths, have career conversations and promote apprenticeships for our colleagues.

Stream - We're a Flexible Pay Employer that offers Stream. The money management app lets you choose when to get paid, put money aside each month, vouchers, discounts, check your benefits entitlement and much more.

Award winning Learning and Development

Blue Light Card - funded by us!

Refer a Friend Scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Pension Scheme

We want you to Join, Stay and Progress

Certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year.

Polar is a one-person service, supporting someone who, outside of work loves keeping active. Going out for early morning walks and completing the Couch to 5K programme. Other interests include swimming, decorating, cooking for family and friends, and spending time with the people they care about.

We're looking for someone energetic and enthusiastic who enjoys getting out, getting involved and helping someone make the most of every day.

#Be Part Of Someone's Story

We are recruiting for Support Workers for our new Service based in Newton Abbot.

Are you experienced in working with individuals who have a Learning Disability and Complex needs? We are searching for a team of highly skilled and passionate individuals to assist someone in embarking on a new chapter in their life. This role is both demanding and incredibly fulfilling, as you will play a crucial part in helping this person strive for their best life. Your responsibilities will encompass supporting them in participating in all the activities they find enjoyable, while fostering their independence to the fullest extent.

Possessing a valid driver's license will be advantageous.

We can guarantee that no day is ever the same, but you'll work alongside a group of dedicated individuals who care deeply about their work, the people they support, and their colleagues. We foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone is valued, respected, and encouraged to reach their full potential.

But that's not all - we're committed to developing our team's expertise and skills. We believe that every voice matters and provide a safe space for everyone to share their thoughts and feelings.

As a Support Worker, you'll play a meaningful role in:

To support and enable the People We Support to live their best life, whilst delivering person-centred care, unique to each individual, aligned with our person-led support delivery model.

• You will have the chance to use your knowledge, skills, and adherence to legislation, best practices, and our policies and procedures to deliver the highest quality care
• Each person we support is unique, and you will play a vital role in enabling them to engage with their interests, maintain their skills, and receive personalised, person-centred care
• The people we support are at the heart of everything we do. By actively engaging with them, you will contribute to the development and maintenance of their relationships and connections within their local community
• Your organisation and attention to detail will be crucial as you complete and maintain Support Plans and other necessary information that supports our people and ensures the delivery of effective support
• You will have a voice in notifying the Team Leader/Senior Support Worker of any changes you observe in the needs of the individuals we support, contributing to their continued well-being
• Safeguarding the welfare of those in our care is paramount, and you will actively promote and maintain their safety
• Help the people we support to maintain and develop relationships with family, friends and other people important in their life

Requirements

(All checks are fully funded by Glassmoon Services Ltd)

Driver Preferred

Right to Work in the UK

Satisfactory Criminal Records Checks

References

ID & Address check

Benefits

Salary range is £13.45 to £13.81 per hour, depending on qualifications.

We are a real living wage employer and believe in paying everyone fairly.

As part of our commitment to our Fair Pay, Pay Fair strategy, we pay our colleagues for accrued annual leave on overtime. This is not an industry standard, and we are pleased to be able to offer this to our Glassmoon Colleagues.

Stream - We're a Flexible Pay Employer that offers Stream. The money management app lets you choose when to get paid, put money aside each month, vouchers, discounts, check your benefits entitlement and much more.

Blue Light Card - funded by us!

Refer a Friend scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme