Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Support Worker to join their team in Lowestoft. This role involves empowering adults with learning disabilities to lead fulfilling lives through personalized support. You will play a vital role in helping individuals live independently while providing essential care and advocacy. The company values its employees and offers a welcoming environment, along with opportunities for professional development through bespoke training. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in people's lives and enjoy benefits like a pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, and a £250 welcome bonus.

Benefits

£250 welcome bonus

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Sick pay

On-site parking

Casual dress

Pension scheme up to 8% contribution

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Ability to provide personal care with dignity.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to live independently and complete daily activities.
• Advocate for the people we support and their families.

Skills

Effective communication

Advocacy

Personal care

Medication administration

Education

Health & Social Care qualification

Job description

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Support Worker, Lowestoft Supported Living

£12.60 per hour (Real Living Wage!) with enhancements for Sundays and Bank Holidays and sleep-ins at £65.

Right now there's opportunity for a £250 welcome bonus (conditions apply)

Permanent, Part-Time and Casual posts available.

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0-25 hours per week (these can include rolling rotas of: morning, evening, daytime, weekend, sleep ins and waking nights)

We are looking for an enthusiastic Support Worker who will role model our values and ensure the people we support lead the life they choose. We support adults with learning disabilities to lead fulfilling lives.

About The Role

Why work for us?

We are passionate about making a difference to people’s lives. Working in social care, we know that no two days are the same, but every day counts.

Opportunity to become a shareholder member of our employee-owned social enterprise - you will help shape Leading Lives' vision and values.

Award-winning bespoke training, including an opportunity to gain a Health & Social Care qualification.

Cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, sick pay, on-site parking, casual dress and much more.

Pension scheme up to 8% contribution!

Key Responsibilities

As Support Worker, your key responsibilities will include:

1. Support people to live independently and complete day-to-day activities.
2. Actively advocating for people we support and their families.
3. Provide intimate personal care with dignity, according to individual needs.
4. Effective communication and building rapport.
5. Safe administering of medication.

Your Induction

Leading Lives runs a 3-week induction programme: You will be met on your first day by your buddy and be supported through this.

Start date will be confirmed by the recruitment team further to a satisfactory enhanced DBS and safer recruitment checks.

Skills Needed

About The Company

Company Culture:

Values-Driven: Leading Lives not only talks about their values but actively embodies them in their daily operations.

Employee Testimonials: The company encourages feedback from employees like Anna, an experienced support worker, to showcase the positive impact of their values on staff.

Authenticity: Leading Lives emphasizes authenticity in their values, highlighting that they are not just empty words but a lived reality within the organization.

Company Culture

We’re a Disability Confident Committed employer.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments whenever possible. Please do let us know if you need any support/ adjustments with your application and the process.