Support Worker

Glenholme Healthcare Ltd; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A supported living service provider is seeking a full-time Support Worker based in Lincoln. The role involves providing compassionate care and support to individuals with complex needs to help them live independently. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and empathy, with training provided for those without prior experience. Competitive salary with opportunities for salary increases based on training recognition.

Benefits

Salary increase after completing care certificate

Salary increase after completing NVQ qualification

Compensation for pre-start E-learning

Hastee Pay option

28 holidays (including bank holidays)

Additional day off for birthday

Quarterly performance awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension and life assurance cover

Cycle2Work scheme

Free Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Full training and enhanced specialist training is available.
• No prior experience as a Support Worker is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to clients.
• Assist with personal care and support.
• Teach independent living skills.
• Manage medication as required.
• Engage clients in community-based activities.
• Support clients to develop new hobbies and interests.
• Assist with household tasks, budgeting, and shopping.

Skills

Communication

Compassionate care

Empathy

Patience

Job description

Support Worker - Full-time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £12.25 rising to £12.45

Location: Birchwood Lodge, Lincoln

*Sponsorship is not available*

Do you have a big smile that can make a person's face light up?

Do you have patience and a sense of humour? Working as a Support Worker isn’t always the easiest job, but we promise that it will be one of the most rewarding.

Are you a great communicator? Building relationships, where each person’s views are valued and taken into account.

Are you kind, compassionate, and empathetic? Although prior experience as a Support Worker is ideal, it is not mandatory as full training and enhanced specialist training is available.

Benefits and perks as a Support Worker:

• A Salary increase to £12.35 once you have completed our paid-for care certificate (An industry-recognised qualification)
• A Salary increase to £12.45 on completion of a Level 2-3 NVQ qualification (An industry-recognised qualification)
• Compensation for completing your E-learning before you start
• Hastee Pay – withdraw up to 40% of your earned salary before payday as and when you want
• 28 holidays (including bank holidays)
• An additional day off for your birthday plus up to 5 additional days off for your length of service
• Quarterly Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff’s commitment and contribution and service performance-related bonuses
• Automatic entry into our Employee Assistance Programme offering: Personal and everyday advice on child support, financial advice, mental health and health & wellbeing
• You’ll also receive our pension & life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Free Blue Light Card

A Care Support Worker is a professional who helps individuals with complex needs to live independently and access the local community. They are trained, skilled, experienced and highly qualified professionals who work as part of a team to carry out a range of tasks and duties to support individuals with the physical and mental aspects of their health condition. Complex Care Support Workers enable those who are vulnerable to live an independent life whilst providing individualised, compassionate care.

Duties of a Support Worker:

• Companionship
• Personal Care & Support
• The teaching of independent living skills
• Management of medication
• Community-based activities such as swimming, social activities, or other leisure activities
• Support to develop new hobbies and interests
• Help with household tasks, budgeting, shopping etc

Where you will be working

Birchwood Lodge is a specialist supported living service, designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, and complex behaviours that may challenge. Our service is focused on enabling residents to live independent and meaningful lives as active members of the community.

Job Code: GHBIRCHA

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This job requires an Enhanced DBS to be carried out.

At Glenholme, our core values allow our staff and service users to thrive. We believe in treating individuals, their families and our staff with respect and dignity while placing a high value on equality, equity and diversity.