Support Worker

Leonard Cheshire Disability; Kendal; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire Disability is hiring a Support Worker for Positive Behaviour Support in Kendal. The role involves assisting individuals with learning disabilities and complex care needs, providing essential support to help them live proactive lives. Previous experience is a plus, but comprehensive training is provided. Enjoy various benefits including Wagestream for early pay access, a pension scheme, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Wagestream, allowing you to withdraw up to 40% of your pay before payday

Free Blue Light Card

Contributory pension scheme with life cover

Access to a Cash Health Plan

Development opportunities through apprenticeships and qualifications

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Free DBS check

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a care assistant, support worker, or healthcare worker is desirable but not essential.
• Must have a valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with daily tasks such as personal care, medication, and mealtimes.
• Supporting individuals at external events and appointments.
• Encouraging independence and supporting individual aspirations.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

Support Worker - Positive Behaviour Support

Full-time, part-time, and occasional hours are available.

You must have a valid UK driving licence for this role.

A night enhancement of £1.00 per hour applies from 8pm to 7am Monday – Thursday (excluding sleep-ins). A weekend enhancement of £1.00 per hour applies from 8pm Friday to 7am Monday (excluding sleep-ins).

Are you an experienced care worker or interested in starting a career in care?

We would love to hear from you! Apply now and help us make a positive impact on the lives of people with disabilities.

Our supported living service at Benholme supports men 24/7 in a shared home, who present with sensory needs and expressive communication challenges, following a positive behaviour support plan to live independently and fulfilling lives.

Due to the location, driving is desirable. Please check the location before applying: Benholme, Main Road, Kendal, Burneside, Kendal, LA9 6QX.

Support individuals with learning disabilities and complex care needs to live proactively in their own homes and communities.

Join our team to provide positive and engaging support to individuals with sensory needs and expressive communication. Previous experience as a care assistant, support worker, or healthcare worker is desirable but not essential. We offer excellent training and induction programs.

As a PBS Support Worker with Leonard Cheshire, your duties will include:

1. Assisting with daily tasks such as personal care, medication, and mealtimes.
2. Supporting individuals at external events and appointments.
3. Encouraging independence and supporting individual aspirations.
4. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.

For more details, please see the job description linked below.

To succeed in this role, you should:

1. Have good interpersonal and communication skills.
2. Work flexibly and creatively with customers and their families.
3. Be able to work under pressure and as part of a team.
4. Be flexible to work within rostered hours and participate in an on-call rota if required.

We offer a range of employee benefits, including:

1. Wagestream, allowing you to withdraw up to 40% of your pay before payday.
2. Free Blue Light Card.
3. Contributory pension scheme with life cover.
4. Access to a Cash Health Plan.
5. Development opportunities through apprenticeships and qualifications.
6. Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
7. Free DBS check.
8. Employee Assistance Programme and more!

For questions or further information, please contact [e-mail] or call 0783 4107 791.