Support Worker

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Support Workers to join their team in Nottingham. This role focuses on providing compassionate care to adults with learning disabilities and autism, ensuring that service users' needs and preferences are prioritized. You will be part of a dynamic team, contributing to the efficient running of a community-based service. With a commitment to promoting the welfare of service users, you will have the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships and foster personal growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this position offers a rewarding career path in social care.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in UK healthcare as a support worker.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure service users are at the heart of care delivery.
• Support service users to maintain their relationships with the community.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of individuals supported.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

NVQ or RFQ qualification in Social Care

Job description

No Work Visa Sponsorship for this position

Are you looking for the next career opportunity in your social care journey?

Are you a support worker with care delivery experience in care settings such as - learning disabilities, autism and challenging behaviour?

Are you committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users in line with accepted best practice to help enhance their lives?

If your answer is yes, then Delphi Care Solutions has the best suited role for you.

Job Title: Support Worker (Learning Disabilities & Autism - (Adults)

Location: Nottingham (NG8)

Salary: £12.25 - £13.26/per hour (Depending on Qualification & Experience)

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Work Schedule: Office-Based

Hours of Work: Days, Nights & Weekends; 42hours/per week (rolling rota) 8am-8pm or 8pm-8am

Start Date: Immediate, but subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS check

Job Details

Reports To: Team Leader/Nurse/Manager

Direct Reports: None

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd is looking for Support Workers for a residential adult care, to provide care in accordance with best practice and legislative requirements in this community-based service in Nottingham, NG8 supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and autism. This role is aimed at supporting and enabling service users to maintain skills and personal interests whilst delivering person-centred care that is bespoke to each individual.

As a support worker, you will be responsible for:

1. Ensuring Service Users are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing
2. Contributing to the efficient running of the service
3. Supporting Service Users to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community
4. Ensuring Care Plans and other information about how to support Service Users are followed
5. Being responsible for informing the Team Leader/Nurse of any changes in the needs of Service Users
6. Being responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support
7. Adhering to all Infection Control Policy and Procedures and to ensure that I keep up to date with my scheduled Infection Control Training
8. Developing effective working relationships with other employees within the client site
9. Working in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for Service Users
10. To seek opportunities for personal and professional growth
11. Having good knowledge of, and working within, the Fundamental Standards
12. Understanding the regulatory framework that governs the service, including the role of CQC and their requirements
13. Committing to achieving the relevant qualifications commensurate with the role
14. Attending statutory training and any other training as directed by management
15. Understanding and adhering to all policies and procedures relevant to the role

Requirements

1. Minimum 1-2 years' work experience in UK healthcare sector as a support worker with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and autism in an adult service.
2. Excellent communication (written and verbal), and organizational skills.
3. Good leadership skills
4. Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills for problem solving.
5. NVQ or RFQ qualification in Social Care - Preferrable.