Support Worker

Kisimul Group; Huntingdonshire; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous training and development

Life assurance

Blue Light Card access

Fully funded enhanced DBS

Career pathways

Job summary

Kisimul Group is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for our Adult Services in a supported living setting in Cambridgeshire. The role involves assisting young adults with complex needs, supporting daily tasks, and promoting independence within a supportive team.

Flexible hours and a commitment to person-centered care are essential, with opportunities for training and career progression offered by the employer.

Qualifications

• Must be able to support young adults with complex needs.
• Excellent communication and listening skills are essential.
• Ability to work as part of a supportive care team.

Responsibilities

• Support young adults with daily living tasks and activities.
• Participate in recreational events in-home and in the community.
• Maintain cleanliness and assist with cooking and other practical tasks.
• Build positive relationships while respecting dignity and independence.
• Record accurate information on care and needs and monitor changes.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Resilience

Job description

SUPPORT WORKER – ADULT SERVICES – SUPPORTED LIVING

Location: Farcet, Cambridgeshire

Pay rate: £10.09 per hour

Hours: Flexible work patterns to suit you

Benefits:

• Continuous training and development
• Life assurance
• Access to Blue Light Card (www.bluelightcard.co.uk)
• Fully funded enhanced DBS
• Genuine career pathways

Due to our continued organisational growth and development opportunities for our current staff, we are recruiting for Support Workers to join our staff team.

About the position:

As a Support Worker, you will be key in supporting young adults with complex needs. We are looking for a dedicated and ambitious individual who can offer complete commitment to supporting our young adults to fulfil their potential. This is a challenging role with huge rewards.

What we will offer:

• A competitive salary.
• Extensive training packages with time rostered out of your work rota to attend.
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Genuine career development opportunities for those who want them.
• A beautiful home and grounds to work within.
• Fully funded DBS checks

What will you be doing:

• Working with the staff team across all levels to safeguard our young adults at all times.
• Participating in a wide range of innovative and exciting recreational events held within the home and wider community.
• Assisting with practical tasks relating to care. For example, cooking and cleaning.
• Creating positive relationships with the young adults, maintaining dignity and respect at all times.
• Meeting the physical, emotional, behavioural and cultural needs of the young adults.
• Continually maintaining accurate and clear record keeping.
• Ensuring that the needs of the young adults are being met and regularly reviewing and recording any changes to their needs.
• Actively contributing to the development of the team.