Support Worker

Rota Support Ltd; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 16,531; Part time

Job summary

Rota Support Ltd is recruiting Support Workers in and around Lowestoft for ad-hoc, flexible shifts under a 0 hours contract. The role covers residential homes, respite and supported living services for adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs, including short-notice emergencies or longer bookings.

Ideal candidates have at least 4 months experience in a residential setting, good spoken and written English, and a compassionate, patient approach to supporting others.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 months experience in a residential setting.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Compassionate, patient and enjoys helping others.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation.
• Household chores.
• Administering medication.
• Help with managing finances.
• Accessing community facilities, going shopping and meeting friends.
• Providing general emotional support.

Skills

Compassionate

English fluency

Patient

Flexibility

Job description

About the Company

Rota Support LTD specialises in the supply of permanent and temporary Care, Nursing & Support staff into the private healthcare sector, including care homes for the elderly, nursing homes, learning disability and mental health homes and supported living services, as well as private hospitals.

About the Role

We are looking to recruit Support Workers based in and around Lowestoft that are looking for ad-hoc, flexible shifts. These shifts can accumulate into either full time hours or part time hours, but will be offered on a 0 hours contract. The role will include working at different residential homes, respite and supported living services, for both adults with learning disabilities or mental health, covering gaps in our clients rotas due to annual leave, maternity leave, sickness and vacancies. We are seeking individuals experienced in supporting adults with anxiety, autism, depression, learning disabilities and schizophrenia. These shifts may arise at short notice due to last minute emergencies, whilst also being booked weeks in advance, depending on the clients needs.

• Helping with meal preparation
• Household chores
• Administering medication
• Help with managing finances
• Accessing community facilities, going shopping and meeting friends
• Providing general emotional support

About the Person

A suitable candidate for this position will be somebody that has a minimum of 4 months experience in a residential setting, which supports people with a various forms of mental health and/ or a learning disability. Somebody that has a good understanding of spoken and written English. Somebody that is compassionate, patient and enjoys helping others.

This position is subject to a enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of right to work in the UK