Support Worker

Shaw Healthcare; Petworth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Company Sick Pay

Enhanced payrates for bank holidays

Free Uniform

Pension scheme

Colleague discounts

Job summary

Shaw healthcare is seeking a Support Worker for Rotherlea, a modern 70-bed care home in Petworth, West Sussex. You will provide person-centred care and support residents with daily activities, guided by individual care plans.

No prior experience required; we value your values and behaviours. You will receive full training, ongoing support and development opportunities to help you succeed in a rewarding role.

Qualifications

• No experience required - your values and behaviours matter more than your background.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care in line with an individual's care plan.
• Assist with personal care including bathing, dressing and hygiene.
• Maintain accurate documentation of care delivered (fluid/food intake, activities, incidents).
• Promote dignity, choice and inclusion.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team and support colleagues in day-to-day duties.
• Maintain a safe, happy and caring environment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Listening

Job description

We are committed to ensuring that all employees have a say in shaping our workplace by appointing dedicated employee representatives and conducting annual employee surveys.

As a Support Worker you will be responsible for promoting physical and emotional support to our lovely service users. This will include, but not limited to:

• Providing person-centred care in line with an individual's care plan
• Offering personal care, which includes assistance with bathing, dressing and hygiene
• Maintaining accurate documentation of care delivered, including fluid/food intake, activities and incidents
• Promoting dignity, choice and inclusion
• Working collaboratively as part of a team and supporting your colleagues in day-to-day duties
• Maintaining a safe, happy, and caring environment

No experience required - Your values and behaviours matter more than your background. If you're someone who listens well, treats others with respect, and genuinely wants to support people to live their lives, we'll provide everything you need to succeed. With full training, ongoing support, and development opportunities, you'll be supported every step of the way.

Shaw healthcare is looking for a passionate and caring person who is ready to make a positive impact at Rotherlea, a superb, modern 70 bed care home located in the picturesque West Sussex market town of Petworth. Rotherlea's approach to dementia care emphasises the importance of creating a sense of familiarity and comfort for its residents.

Why Work at Shaw Healthcare?

Shaw Healthcare was founded in 1986 and has evolved to become the largest Employee-Owned Healthcare company in the UK. We are now made up of 64 registered services, including 55 care homes, and 118 extra-care flats.

• We operate using employee-ownership principles and are the Employee-Owned Business of the Year 2024.
• We are dedicated to ensuring our employees have a wide range of development options including NVQ qualifications and our Leadership Programme, as well as in-house training on a diverse range of topics
• We take pride in acknowledging the hard work and dedication of our employees. We love holding celebrations such as our annual Star Awards event, long-service awards, Employee of the Month and Service of the Month.

Excellent Career Opportunities

• Care Qualifications
• 76% Employee Owned - our employees have received over £1850 each in tax free bonuses to date!
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme (earn up to £1000 for each referral by you)
• Paid annual leave 28 days per year (based on hours) inclusive of bank holidays
• Company Sick Pay
• Enhanced payrates for bank holidays
• Free Uniform
• Death in service payment subject to criteria
• GP online - providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app
• Discounted Homemade Meals while on Shift
• Pension scheme
• Colleague discounts - Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
• Holiday discounts
• Outstanding recognition schemes such as Shaw Star Awards and Long Service Awards
• Online benefits and cashback rewards
• Our support to your Wellbeing includes free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues