Support Worker

Locarno Road; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend Scheme

Long Service Awards

Supportive team environment

Full training and ongoing development

Job summary

Locarno Road in Ipswich is seeking Female Support Workers to provide person-centred care in supported living settings. The role primarily covers night shifts with flexibility for day, weekend and holiday coverage.

You will support with personal care, daily living tasks, medication, community access and developing independence, under PBS and safeguarding guidelines. Full UK manual driving licence is essential, and sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Caring, reliable and compassionate
• Experienced in care/support work, or willing to learn
• Comfortable providing personal care
• Knowledgeable about or willing to learn PBS
• Understanding of autism, learning disabilities, mental health and safeguarding
• Flexible to work days, nights, weekends and bank holidays
• A full UK manual driving licence holder

Responsibilities

• Personal care, including washing, bathing and toileting
• Cooking, cleaning, shopping and daily living tasks
• Medication administration
• Community activities, appointments and social inclusion
• Developing independence and life skills
• Following care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures
• Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
• Recording and reporting progress, incidents and behaviours
• Working as part of a supportive care team

Job description

Description

Female Support Worker – ipswich

£14.00 per hour | Up to £34,000 per year + overtime
Full-time / Part-time | Permanent

URGENT RECRUITMENT

This role is predominately for night shifts, but will require you to be flexible to meet the needs of the service.

We are looking for female Support Workers / Care Assistants to join our dedicated team in Ipswich.

You will provide person-centred support to an individual in supported living, helping them maintain independence, dignity, choice and wellbeing.

Due to the specific needs of the person we support, this role is open to female applicants only.

Essential Requirement

A full UK manual driving licence is essential, as the role involves driving a mobility vehicle and supporting community access.

Your Role

You will support with:

• Personal care, including washing, bathing and toileting
• Cooking, cleaning, shopping and daily living tasks
• Medication administration
• Community activities, appointments and social inclusion
• Developing independence and life skills
• Following care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures
• Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
• Recording and reporting progress, incidents and behaviours
• Working as part of a supportive care team

What We're Looking For

• Caring, reliable and compassionate
• Experienced in care/support work, or willing to learn
• Comfortable providing personal care
• Knowledgeable about or willing to learn PBS
• Understanding of autism, learning disabilities, mental health and safeguarding
• Flexible to work days, nights, weekends and bank holidays
• A full UK manual driving licence holder

Full training is provided, including mandatory care training and PBS. Our Values: Safe. Sound. Supportive.

We are committed to creating an environment where the people we support and our colleagues feel Safe, Sound and Supportive.

What We Offer

• £14.00 per hour
• Up to £34,000 annual earning potential
• Overtime available
• Full training and ongoing development
• Career progression opportunities
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Supportive team environment

We are recruiting urgently. If you\'re passionate about making a real difference in someone\'s life, we\'d love to hear from you.

For the full job description or further information: [e-mail]

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. A full UK manual driving licence is essential.