Support Worker

Home Group; Maryport; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description - Support Worker (241439)

Location: Maryport, Cumbria

Type: Permanent, Full time (37.5 hpw) - Part Time hours available

Salary: £23,464 per year (£12.00 per hour) plus great benefits including Health Cash Plan!

Home, a place where you belong

Ready to make a real difference every day? Join us as a Support Worker in our brand new CQC registered service. You will be at the heart of supporting our customers, making a big difference to five adults, all of whom have learning disabilities and/or autism and require 24/7 support.

You’ll make a big difference each day as you help our customers achieve their hopes and aspirations.

Typical Day:

• Providing regulated care, which will include administration of medication, provision of personal care including support with bathing and dressing.
• Assisting customers with practical, daily living tasks to develop their independence, helping them to achieve the goals, aspirations and outcomes documented in their support plans.
• Helping customers with daily living activities such as making meals, shopping, budgeting and providing support in the community.
• Supporting attendance at appointments, participation in hobbies and interests, or attending college or work.
• Carrying out risk assessments, support planning, goal setting and regular reviews.
• Engaging in casual conversations and building rapport with customers.

You will go home each day knowing that you have helped change our customers' lives for the better, working for one of the Top Ten Great Places to Work in the UK!

Why Choose Us:

With flexible working, a supportive team, and the freedom to shape your diary, this is more than a job—it’s a chance to make a real impact. And yes, we’ll even cover your business mileage!

You Bring:

• A Level 2 Health and Social Care Certificate or a willingness to work towards it.
• A passion to support our customers to live their best life, with an eye for detail.
• Experience of caring for others, either in a professional capacity or through personal experience.
• Ability to work on your own initiative, remaining calm under pressure, and having a resilient approach.
• A flexible, personal approach, listening to customers to understand their needs.
• Willingness to adapt your schedule to meet the needs of the service.
• Ability to use technology to update support plans and collaborate with colleagues.
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check (we pay for this).

A Place Where You Belong:

Great things happen when we can be ourselves at work. We want all our colleagues to be who they truly are here. Our internal diversity networks support us all to be our best.

What’s in it for you?

• Enjoy 2 days volunteering, 34 days leave (including bank holidays and a "me day"!), increasing to 39, with the option to buy five more.
• Save up to £1140 yearly with our health cash plan, covering dental, optical, and therapies.
• Access to 800+ discounts or cashback on shopping, holidays, and more.
• We’re a top 10 UK Wellbeing employer, with tools and support available when you need them!
• Grow your career with us—we’ll help you take the next step.
• Generous pension and 3x salary life insurance. Check more benefits online!