Support Worker

Key Care & Support; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real living wage

Holiday entitlement

Pension contributions

Employee assistance program

Training opportunities

Long service awards

Recognition program

Birthday gift

Job summary

Key Care & Support are seeking an experienced Support Worker to assist Sammy in the family home in Altrincham. You will provide person-centred support, help with daily activities, and enable him to live a meaningful, active life.

A UK driving licence and at least 12 months driving experience are required. The role requires flexibility to cover days and nights and a minimum of 30 hours per week. We offer a real living wage and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires UK driving licence and 12 months UK driving experience.
• Experience supporting adults with enhanced needs.
• Able to communicate using iPad and hand signs.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and support to Sammy in the family home.
• Assist with daily living activities and routines.
• Support Sammy to participate in community and social activities.
• Work collaboratively with Sammy's family and professionals.

Skills

Driving licence

People skills

Patience

Flexibility

Job description

We do not have sponsorships available** ** Flexibility and the ability to work a minimum of 30 hours a week is essential for this role** Hours of work Days (Apply online only) hrs and Nights (Apply online only) hrs flexibility required.

Drivers with a UK Drivers Licence and 12 months UK Driving experience is required ( with use of the family's car )

Key Care & Support are looking for an experienced and passionate Support Worker to join our team to Support Sammy in the family home based in Altrincham

Minimum of 2 years experience supporting adults with enhanced needs. " Sammy" has Learning Difficulties, multiple medical needs, non verbal, uses I pad to communicate and hand signs, can make needs known. You will be positive, person centred and committed to highest standards of care and support. Must be flexible to cover days and nights Key Care & Support are looking for a skilled and values- driven Support worker to join the team to support " Sammy " a 26 year old man to enable him to live a meaningful, active and fulfilling life, while leading a staff team to deliver high quality, person-centred support. Sammy has a great sense of pride in his appearance and a wide range of interests. He responds well to positive relationships, encouragement and consistency. Sammy enjoys staying active, spending time in the community and taking part in social activities such as live music events, discos and karaoke nights. The role involves: Ensuring support is proactive, respectful and focused on quality of life Ensuring a consistent and reflective approach Understand why behaviours occur and respond in ways that reduce stress and promote well-being Work collaboratively with Sammy's family and professionals You will support Sammy to develop skills, make choices and have a strong voice in decisions about his life, routines and activities Sammy enjoys many activities, these include, swimming, karaoke,using swings and rocking chairs, jet washing the car, simple food preparation and baking, walks, visiting Barton Aerodrome, listening to music, visiting the Trafford centre, visiting museums and galleries and café's, walks on the beach and watching TV.

What Key Care & Support will give you

As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people's lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.

• ·Real living wage- £15.00 per hour
• ·5.6 days holiday inc of bank holidays.
• ·Pension contributions into NEST Scheme on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings.
• ·Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support.
• ·Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our long service award program.
• ·Access to training and professional development opportunities.
• ·Long service awards.
• ·Recognition awards for excellence in service delivery.
• ·Birthday care and gift card.