Support Worker

Harley House Supported Living; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in supported living seeks compassionate Support Workers in Ipswich to provide personalized care for a female client. The role involves hands-on support for daily living activities and facilitating community engagement. Candidates must hold a UK manual driver’s licence and possess knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support to successfully assist in the client's development and wellbeing.

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme

Long service awards

Flexibility in shifts

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is required.
• Full manual driver's licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support for daily living activities.
• Ensure support plans are followed and updated.
• Engage in community activities with the individual supported.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Flexibility

Knowledge of PBS

Tools

UK manual driver’s licence

Job description

No Sponsorships will be offered

Support Workers for Ipswich – Old Norwich Road Annex

£13.00 Per Hour

Earning potential £32,000.00 Per year

Overtime Available

Our Mission Statement

OUR MISSION is to make a positive difference to people and their families by delivering personalised health and social care that helps them achieve what they want out of life.

Our Values

SAFE: We put the person at the centre of all our work and listen and act on what they tell us. We will respect and promote the human, legal, and civil rights of all the people we support, our organisation, and wider society.

SOUND: We will provide high-quality care and support that is safe, evidence-based, and outcome-focused. We will work appreciatively, which is hopeful and encouraging, using positive and strength-based approaches.

SUPPORTIVE: We will empower the people we support in a manner that is progressive and enables them to exercise choice and control. We will work with our partners to create pathways that enable people to grow and achieve their goals.

Support Worker Role

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to work within a team, delivering high-quality, person-centred care to one female who requires 1:1 staffing at all times due to aspects of daily living, complex health and behavioural needs. This role involves hands-on support in all daily living aspects and a proactive approach. Positive Behaviour Support is in place to help this lady develop friendships while maintaining her family and existing relationships. A UK full manual driver’s licence is essential as the role involves driving a mobility car. Support Workers will support this lady in developing friendships, engaging in community activities, and being creative and innovative with new ideas. Knowledge of PBS is required.

Job Purpose

Follow individual support plans and risk assessments, escalating changes to individual needs to the Team Leader/Manager. Support the person in living the life they want, making decisions, and exercising as many choices as possible, including taking appropriate risks. Support daily activities such as cooking, shopping, personal care, medication administration, and supporting access to community facilities and activities. Act as a key worker, ensure support plans are up-to-date, participate in handovers, and maintain safety and safeguarding standards. Support team collaboration, attend training, and ensure confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Additional duties include driving, participating in night shifts, and supporting the organisation’s policies and procedures. Flexibility to support in various activities including weekends and holidays is required.

Refer a friend scheme and long service awards are available.

This job description may be subject to review and change in consultation with the post holder. This is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you may be required to undertake any tasks relevant to your role and level of skills and competency.