Support Worker

Shire Healthcare; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist provider in Hitchin is looking for a dedicated Support Worker. This permanent role includes aiding adults with complex health needs and acquired brain injuries within a residential setting. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, including annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

Annual leave of 28 days plus bank holidays

Paid enrollment onto Level 3 Health and Social Care

Clear progression pathway

Weekend and overtime enhancements

Qualifications

• Driving license is a must.
• Commitment to safeguarding and supporting service users.
• Experience in health and social care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support service users in accordance with their person-centred support plans.
• Complete documentation accurately that forms part of support plans.
• Assist with daily living activities like shopping and cooking.

Skills

Safeguarding Adults

Support Planning

Documentation

Independent Living Support

Communication

Education

Level 3 Health and Social Care

Job description

We are supporting a specialist provider based 5 miles outside of Hitchin, Hertfordshire with their permanent recruitment.

We are currently looking for a Support Worker to work within a residential setting to provide support to adults presenting with complex health needs and acquired brain injuries.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between 12.50 - 12.80 per hour + 16.35 on weekends.

This is a permanent position working 37.5 hours per week.

Shift times:

7:45am - 8:45pm

Unfortunately we do not offer sponsorship.

DRIVING LICENSE IS A MUST!

As a Support Worker your main responsibilities will include:

• Support service users in accordance with their needs and wishes as detailed in their person-centred support plans.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the Safeguarding of Adults and to recognise and report any disclosure, suspicion or evidence of harm, risk of harm, abuse, or neglect.
• Accurately complete documentation that forms part of their support plans and notes.
• Support the service users in staying active, healthy, and as independent as possible.
• Attend training, including induction training, team meetings and individual supervisions.
• Support people in all aspects of their daily living, such as shopping, cooking and domestic.

In return, our client is offering a whole host of benefits, including:

• Annual leave of 28 days plus bank holidays.
• Paid enrollment onto Level 3 Health and Social care.
• Good clear progression pathway.
• Weekend and overtime enhancements