Support Worker

Orwell Housing Association Ltd; Loddon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive housing organization in Loddon is seeking Support Workers to help tenants live independently while respecting their dignity and choices. Responsibilities include providing personal care, maintaining records per CQC standards, and working collaboratively within a team. Ideal candidates should have experience in social care and demonstrate empathy and respect for individual choices.

Benefits

22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free DBS checks

Access to health cashback plan

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals to live independently.
• Understanding of CQC policies and care standards.
• Ability to maintain appropriate records.

Responsibilities

• Support tenants to live independently in their homes.
• Provide personal care and support as needed.
• Respect tenants' rights and individual choices.

Skills

Empathy

Respect for individual choice

Teamwork

Communication

Education

QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Care Certificate

Job description

Overview

In this role you will support our tenants in accordance with CQC (Care Quality Commission) guidance and the general philosophy of care, policies, and procedures of Orwell. You will provide care and support to our tenants in ways that recognise individuality and the right of all our tenants to dignity, choice and respect. We are looking for Support Workers who will encourage our tenants to have their voices heard and live their lives as independently within their local communities as they can.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team supporting our tenants to live as independently as possible in their own homes.
• Respect our tenants\' rights to be an individual and enjoy choice and control in their decisions over their own lives.
• Depending on an individual\'s needs you may be required, amongst other things, to provide personal care, support with medication, maintain household tasks and manage a tenancy.
• Maintain appropriate records as per CQC and Orwell\'s policies and guidance.
• Show understanding, imagination, kindness, creativity and willingness to support our tenants to take proportionate risks to achieve positive person-centred outcomes.
• Work with and treat all our tenants, staff, families, professionals in a respectful and professional manner.

Benefits and Additional Information

• 22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• Reward and recognition awards
• Free DBS checks, Hepatitis and Flu vaccination
• Cashback Health plan
• Access to Blue Light Card - membership fees apply
• Ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy
• Wellbeing programme
• Care Certificate, is desirable
• QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent, is desirable

Requirements and Desirable Qualifications

• Full driving licence, is desirable
• Please note Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. You will be required to provide the relevant right to work documentation if successfully appointed to the role.
• This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. All new arrivals to the UK must also provide a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC). The definition of new arrival is an applicant who has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years and this includes citizens of the UK who have worked or lived overseas for a continuous period of six months or more.
• Disability Confident
• About Disability Confident: A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.