Support Worker

Rota Support Ltd; Ipswich; Presencial; GBP 12.000 - 17.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Rota Support Ltd in Ipswich seeks flexible Support Workers to join our ad-hoc shift roster across residential homes, respite and supported living services. Roles operate on a 0 hours contract and cover gaps due to leave, sickness or vacancies, with shifts varying in timing and location within Ipswich.

You will support adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs, providing practical help and emotional support, with a focus on compassionate care and safety.

Formación

• Minimum of 4 months experience in a residential setting.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Compassionate, patient and helpful attitude.
• DBS check and right to work in the UK required.

Responsabilidades

• Help with meal preparation and household chores.
• Administering medication and assisting with finances.
• Assist in accessing community facilities, shopping and socialising.
• Provide general emotional support to residents.

Conocimientos

Compassionate

Patient

English proficiency

Residential care experience

Descripción del empleo

About the Company

Rota Support LTD specialises in the supply of permanent and temporary Care, Nursing & Support staff into the private healthcare sector, including care homes for the elderly, nursing homes, learning disability and mental health homes and supported living services, as well as private hospitals.

About the Role

We are looking to recruit Support Workers based in and around Ipswich that are looking for ad-hoc, flexible shifts. These shifts can accumulate into either full time hours or part time hours, but will be offered on a 0 hours contract. The role will include working at different residential homes, respite and supported living services, for both adults with learning disabilities or mental health, covering gaps in our clients rotas due to annual leave, maternity leave, sickness and vacancies. We are seeking individuals experienced in supporting adults with anxiety, autism, depression, learning disabilities and schizophrenia. These shifts may arise at short notice due to last minute emergencies, whilst also being booked weeks in advance, depending on the clients needs.

Everyday tasks will consist of the following, but not be limited to;

• Helping with meal preparation
• Household chores
• Administering medication
• Help with managing finances
• Accessing community facilities, going shopping and meeting friends
• Providing general emotional support.

About the Person

A suitable candidate for this position will be somebody that has a minimum of 4 months experience in a residential setting, which supports people with a various forms of mental health and/ or a learning disability. Somebody that has a good understanding of spoken and written English. Somebody that is compassionate, patient and enjoys helping others.

This position is subject to a enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of right to work in the UK