Support Worker

Glassmoon group; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Support Worker in Plymouth, where you'll have the chance to help individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs live their best lives. This fulfilling role requires empathy, patience, and strong communication skills. You'll contribute to a supportive community, ensuring the highest standard of person-centered care while enjoying various benefits.

Benefits

Wagestream - Flexible Pay

Blue Light Card - Funded

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Pension Scheme

Award-Winning Learning and Development

Qualifications

• Experience with individuals who have Learning Disabilities and Mental Health needs is essential.
• Possessing a valid driver's license is advantageous.
• Right to work in the UK and satisfactory criminal record checks required.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in participating in enjoyable activities and foster their independence.
• Maintain Support Plans and necessary information to ensure effective support.
• Notify changes in the needs of individuals to Team Leader/Senior Support Worker.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Organization

Job description

Join the Glassmoon Services team and be part of someone's incredible story!

Salary Range Is £12.65 To £13.47 Depending On Qualifications.

We are a real living wage employer and believe in paying everyone fairly.

As part of our commitment to our Fair Pay, Pay Fair strategy, we pay our colleagues for accrued annual leave on overtime. This is not an industry standard, and we are pleased to be able to offer this to our Glassmoon Colleagues.

Wagestream - We're a Flexible Pay Employer that offers Wagestream. The money management app lets you choose when to get paid, put money aside each month, vouchers, discounts, check your benefits entitlement and much more.

Award winning Learning and Development

Blue Light Card - funded by us!

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Pension Scheme

We want you to Join, Stay and Progress

Certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fourth year.

#Be Part Of Someone's Story

We are recruiting for Support Workers for a new Supported Living Service based in Manadon, Plymouth. Initially, this role will involve supporting the team with transition work, whilst the property is being remodeled.

Are you experienced in working with individuals who have a Learning Disability and Mental Health needs? We are searching for a team of highly skilled and passionate individuals to assist someone in embarking on a new chapter in their life. This individual will be moving to Plymouth and is eager to actively engage in the community and explore fresh opportunities. This role is both demanding and incredibly fulfilling, as you will play a crucial part in helping this person strive for their best life. Your responsibilities will encompass supporting them in participating in all the activities they find enjoyable, while fostering their independence to the fullest extent.

Possessing a valid driver's license will be advantageous.

We can guarantee that no day is ever the same, but you'll work alongside a group of dedicated individuals who care deeply about their work, the people they support, and their colleagues. We foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone is valued, respected, and encouraged to reach their full potential.

But that's not all - we're committed to developing our team's expertise and skills. We believe that every voice matters and provide a safe space for everyone to share their thoughts and feelings.

As a Support Worker, you'll play a meaningful role in:

To support and enable the People We Support to live their best life, whilst delivering person-centered care, unique to each individual, aligned with our person-led support delivery model.

• You will have the chance to use your knowledge, skills, and adherence to legislation, best practices, and our policies and procedures to deliver the highest quality care
• Each person we support is unique, and you will play a vital role in enabling them to engage with their interests, maintain their skills, and receive personalised, person-centered care
• The people we support are at the heart of everything we do. By actively engaging with them, you will contribute to the development and maintenance of their relationships and connections within their local community
• Your organisation and attention to detail will be crucial as you complete and maintain Support Plans and other necessary information that supports our people and ensures the delivery of effective support
• You will have a voice in notifying the Team Leader/Senior Support Worker of any changes you observe in the needs of the individuals we support, contributing to their continued well-being
• Safeguarding the welfare of those in our care is paramount, and you will actively promote and maintain their safety
• Help the people we support to maintain and develop relationships with family, friends and other people important in their life
  
  
  

Requirements

(All checks are fully funded by Glassmoon Services Ltd)

Driver Preferred

Right to Work in the UK

Satisfactory Criminal Records Checks

References

ID & Address check

Benefits

Salary range is £12.65 to £13.47 depending on qualifications.

We are a real living wage employer and believe in paying everyone fairly.

As part of our commitment to our Fair Pay, Pay Fair strategy, we pay our colleagues for accrued annual leave on overtime. This is not an industry standard, and we are pleased to be able to offer this to our Glassmoon Colleagues.

Wagestream - We're a Flexible Pay Employer that offers Wagestream. The money management app lets you choose when to get paid, put money aside each month, vouchers, discounts, check your benefits entitlement and much more.

Blue Light Card - funded by us!

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme