Support Worker

Shire Healthcare; Lewes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist provider in Lewes is seeking a Support Worker for a permanent role in a residential setting. The position offers 35 hours per week with a pay range of £12.65 - £13.00 per hour. Ideal for beginners or experienced workers looking for a nurturing work environment, the role includes supporting adults with disabilities and attending to daily living tasks. Benefits include opportunities for progression, a supportive atmosphere, and health and wellbeing programs.

Benefits

Progression to Senior roles

Caring and supportive work environment

Length of service awards

Health and wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Previous experience not essential, but a desire to support adults with learning and physical disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support service users according to their person-centred support plans.
• Commit to safeguarding adults and report any harm or abuse.
• Complete documentation for support plans and notes.
• Help service users stay active and independent.
• Attend training and participate in team meetings.
• Assist with daily living tasks such as shopping and cooking.

Job description

We are supporting a specialist provider based in Lewes, East Sussex with their permanent recruitment. We are currently looking for a Support Worker to work within a residential setting to provide support to adults with learning and physical disabilities.

This is a permanent position working 35 hours per week paying £12.65 - £13.00 per hour. Previous experience is not essential, so if you are looking to start your career as a Support Worker, our client can promise a nurturing, supportive and fun working environment. If you are already an established Support Worker, our client may be able to offer progression into a Senior Role as and when the time is right.

As a Support Worker your main responsibilities will include :

• Support service users in accordance with their needs and wishes as detailed in their person‑centred support plans.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the Safeguarding of Adults and to recognise and report any disclosure, suspicion or evidence of harm, risk of harm, abuse, or neglect.
• Accurately complete documentation that forms part of their support plans and notes.
• Support the service users in staying active, healthy, and as independent as possible.
• Attend training, including induction training, team meetings and individual supervisions.
• Support people in all aspects of their daily living, such as shopping, cooking and domestic.

In return, our client is offering a whole host of benefits, including :

• Progression to Senior roles
• Chance to join a fun, caring and supportive work environment.
• Length of service awards
• Access to health and wellbeing programs

To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Scott Austin.

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