Support Worker

Ambient Support Limited; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambient Support Limited is seeking a passionate Care Support Worker in Ipswich to support individuals with complex needs. You'll provide essential care, assist with daily tasks, and promote independence while receiving full training and benefits. Join a dedicated team in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Flexible working, enabling work-life balance

National Living Wage paid regardless of age

Training and development

‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme

Paid holiday with a minimum of 28 days

Membership of Health Service Discounts scheme

Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with Learning Disabilities including Autism preferred.
• Calm and caring individual with a positive outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide social and emotional support at home and in the community.
• Assist with personal care and budgeting.
• Build relationships with friends and family.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Sensitivity

Computer Literate

Job description

Care Support Worker

Service Name: Trent Road - Ipswich IP3

Salary: £12.21 per Hour

Hours: Full & Part time Available -Shift Pattern - days, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays. Must be able to do at least 1 sleep in a week.

*Driver preferred due to the people we support needs*

Do you want to make a positive difference to people’s lives, enabling them to gain greater independence and improve their well-being? If the answer is yes, read on!

Who are Ambient Support?

Ambient Support, a registered UK charity with over 25 years’ experience in providing care and support services for older people, people with a mental health needs and people with learning disabilities.

Our service inIpswichis looking for a committed and empatheticCare Support Workerto care for 3 men we support with challenging and complex needs.

On day trips out we may use a minibus for small groups, or we may choose to use public transport to help people gain confidence and become familiar with local landmarks whilst travelling in a more independent way. This forms an important part ofvocational trainingto help peopledevelop more independent living skills.

The role of our Care Support Workers:

* Providing social and emotional support, either at home and/or in their local community

* Supporting residents with their personal care including personal hygiene needs if required.

* Support with their shopping and assisting with budgeting.

* Building/maintaining relationship with friends and family of our residents

* Household tasks including cooking, cleaning, and laundry.

* Going out for walks, meals and other activities that supported individuals may want to experience.

Skills and attributes of our Care Support Workers:

* Ideally you will have experience supporting adults with Learning Disabilities including Autism. However, please do still apply even if you have limited experience in these areas as full training will be provided.

* You need to be a very calm, caring individual with a positive outlook.

• Empathy, caring and sensitivity to the needs of others.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Computer Literate
• Car driver desirable but not essential

Becoming part of the Ambient family brings benefits too!

• Flexible working, enabling work-life balance.
• National Living Wage paid regardless of age, including under 25s.
• Training and development
• ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme..
• Paid holiday with minimum of 28 days holiday, including BH (pro-rata for part time staff)
• Membership of Health Service Discounts scheme
• Free access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Do you want to take your first steps towards a new rewarding career? If the answer is yes, then we’d love to hear from you.

We positively welcome diversity of background, ethnicity, skills, talents, and contributions from everyone.

We are committed to Safeguarding. An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.

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