Support Worker

iBC Healthcare; Leicester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and induction programmes

Career development opportunities

Diplomas funded (levels 2-5)

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing support

Paid holidays

Job summary

iBC Healthcare in Leicester is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our day service. This full-time role (30 hours per week) offers day shifts across LE4, LE1, and LE5 with a pay rate of £12.81 per hour.

You will support adults with complex needs, delivering person-centred care, daily tasks, and community participation to enhance quality of life. Training and progression opportunities are provided by the employer.

Qualifications

• Experience within the care industry essential (ICSp or equivalent).
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence needed.
• Good communication skills are essential.
• Compassionate, caring personality and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support people with disabilities using person-centred approaches to achieve outcomes per their support plan.
• Carry out basic daily duties including medication administration, cooking, cleaning and paperwork.
• Provide emotional and practical support to people in care.
• Help people access community facilities and engage in community activities.
• Build strong relationships to promote independence and improve quality of life.
• Empower people to learn new skills or pursue hobbies and interests.

Skills

Care experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

IT literacy

Multi-tasking

Job description

Do you want a career making a real difference to vulnerable Adults with complex needs?

Are you looking for an employer who invests in their staff’s development/ progression and guarantees to give you all the support to ensure you can do amazing daily?

If so, then look no further.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Support Worker to join our incredible Day service. We have opportunities available located in LE4, LE1 and, LE5.

• Role: Support Worker
• Pay Rate: £12.81 Per Hour
• Shifts: Days
• Full-time - 30 hours per week

Duties Include

• To support people with disabilities, including individuals with profound and complex needs, using person-centred approaches to enable people to achieve positive outcomes as defined in their support plan.
• Basic daily duties include medication administration, cooking, cleaning, and paperwork.
• To Provide emotional and practical support.
• To support the people in our care to access community facilities and be included in community groups.
• To build a robust relationship with the people in our care to promote independence and improve quality of life.
• To Empower the people in our care to learn new skills or pursue hobbies and interests.

Person Specifications

• Experience within the care industry, ICSc or equivalent essential
• Previous experience Supporting people with Mental Health Conditions, Complex Care needs and Challenging Behaviours.
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence Needed
• The ability to multi-task.
• Good time management, organization, attention to detail and flexibility.
• IT literate.
• A positive ‘can do’ attitude.
• Good Communication Skills.
• You must have a compassionate, caring, positive personality.
• Possess a genuine passion for making a real difference in people’s lives.
• Able to manage challenging behaviour and conflict.
• Works well as part of a team as well as individually.
• Driving is part of the role

Benefits When Working With IBC

• Competitive Salary.
• Fully paid Comprehensive Training and induction programmes.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Funded Qualifications such as Diplomas levels 2,3,4 & 5.
• Reward and Recognition schemes - including Star Performer of the Month.
• Blue Light Card
• Free access to Udemy Online courses
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced Paternity and Maternity
• Wellbeing Support
• Casual Dress
• Paid Holidays (28 days Inc Bank Holidays)

Who is iBC Healthcare, and what do we do?

• iBC is a leading Health & Social care provider in the Midlands, providing support to 100s of individuals with learning disabilities, complex needs, autism & mental health needs.
• We hold contracts with over 20 Local Authorities & ICB and continue to build relationships with commissioners to develop bespoke care facilities.
• We exist to support people with disabilities to live meaningful lives by providing quality support and access to mainstream activities and opportunities throughout our various services.
• We promise to ensure that people who use our services are listened to, valued, and supported with all their goals and aspirations.
• As an employer, we invest heavily in the support structure to ensure daily support is always given and that all staff members are equipped and trained to do their best in their roles. We believe our staff do amazing every single day because they do.

Our staff survey which has recently been conducted concluded that:

• 97% of our workforce have recommended IBC Health Care as a great workplace.
• 93% of our workforce will likely remain within IBC for the next 35 years.