Support Worker

Unidad Educativa Bilingüe Delfos; Preston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de soutien aux personnes avec autisme à Preston recherche un Support Worker dévoué pour fournir des soins de haute qualité. Vous serez impliqué dans la planification d'activités, la gestion des médicaments et la création d'un environnement sûr et encourageant. Ce rôle apporte des défis quotidiens et des récompenses, contribuant à créer un avenir meilleur pour ceux que nous soutenons.

Benefits

Programme d'assistance aux employés

Accès gratuit à des médecins en ligne

Remises sur les abonnements de gym

Qualifications

• Compassionné et empathique.
• Joueur d'équipe avec un esprit collaboratif.

Responsibilities

• Mettre en œuvre des plans de soutien personnalisés et promouvoir l'autonomie.
• Développer des plans d'activités engageants.
• Gérer les besoins de santé des individus.
• Surveiller les processus de médication.

Skills

Empathie

Compétences en communication

Organisation

Proactivité

Pensée innovante

Engagement en faveur de la diversité

Job description

About The Company

Our mission is to create a nurturing and comfortable environment where the people we support receive the highest quality of care from our skilled and passionate team. Our services stand out because they reflect our core values.

Our Values:

We are Supportive by promoting opportunities for everyone so they can reach their full potential

We are very Ambitious to provide the best possible outcomes for the people who use our services

We are Loyal because we put the people that we support and our staff at the centre of everything we do and we deliver on our promises. We also are committed to ensuring that our services are meeting the needs of all stakeholders

We are Unique because we are ambitious and innovative about the diversity of the services that we provide without compromising quality

We are Transparent by being open, honest and fostering a culture of mutual respect. We promote a culture where we learn by our experiences, and we are committed to doing things better and setting the highest standards in what we do

We are Engaging because we work in partnership with the people that we support, our staff and all our stakeholders

We encourage everyone to experience a Meaningful life by being aspirational and by offering opportunities

Why choose us?

Emotional Support Benefits:

At Salutem Care and Education, we believe that happy employees create a positive impact. That's why we prioritise the well-being of our colleagues and their families. With our Salutem Extras benefits platform, we offer a comprehensive range of perks designed to support you in every aspect of your life. Some of our benefits are:

Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 emotional, financial and legal support for you and your partner from qualified counsellors.

Hub of Hope - where you have access to the UK’s leading mental health data base

Medito App - allowing you to explore how meditation can boost your wellbeing

Bereavement support – licensed counselling service, support groups and resources

Medical Support Benefits:

Free Online GP – 24/7 access to a qualified GP for you and your household prescribing to a pharmacy near you at a time that suits you

Health Cash Plan – for a price of a coffee a week, you can claim back on a range of healthcare expenses

Cancer Cover – Our cover can support you with bills, alternative therapies and much needed time out in the unfortunate event of a diagnosis

My Menopause Centre – Discounted access to an ‘Outstanding’ CQC provider where treatments are tailored to your needs and information is evidence based

Financial Support Benefits – annual savings per household is over £1000!

Wagestream - Where you can receive flexible pay, savings buildings, credit building card, flexible loans at competitive rates, chats with a trusted expert and benefits tracker

Freeze your utility bills – saving you up to £329 per year on your energy bills.

Money helper – get a personalised action plan to help you stay on top of bills

Life Assurance – protecting you from day one of employment

Physical Support Benefits:

Online workouts – easy to follow videos to work out from home or at the gym

Cycle to work scheme – with salary deductions, save on tax and NI costs

Gym discounts – no join up fees and up to 20% off gym memberships country wide

National trust and discounted days off – wide range of activities for you and your family

Still not convinced?

We have been recognised as a Top Employer in the United Kingdom.

We have been named as a Top 50 Inspiring Workpace.

We are a Disability confident committed company.

We employ nearly 3000 colleagues and support nearly 2000 people.

We have a high percentage of Good or Outstanding homes and all our children’s home are rated Good or Outstanding.

About You

About The Role

Hennel Lane is a 5-bed home in a quiet residential street on Walton Park in Preston! We provide support for young adults with a diagnosis of autism and learning disabilities to live their best lives! The individuals we support here at Hennel Lane love spending time in the garden all through the year and when families come to visit. We love all things arts and crafts and have been known to make our own bird feeders and sit and watch the birds! We love baking and making ginger bread houses in the winter months on the run up to Christmas! We celebrate each other’s birthdays with parties and lots of food and of course cake! Every year we go on holidays in and around England and Wales either together as a group or as individuals supported by staff and we have the most amazing time!

About The Role:

As a Support Worker, you will be at the forefront of providing high-quality, enabling care. Every day brings new challenges and rewards, making this a truly fulfilling role. You'll be key in helping us achieve our goal of being the best in the field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Individual Outcome and Wellbeing: Implement person-centered support plans, promote independence, manage risks, encourage relationships, and ensure legal and best practice compliance.
• Activity Planning: Develop flexible, engaging activity plans that promote autonomy and personal growth.
• Health and Lifestyle: Support individuals in maintaining healthy lifestyles and managing their health needs.
• Communication: Facilitate effective communication and maintain detailed, person-centered records.
• Medication Management: Oversee medication processes and support individuals in self-administration.
• Safety and Environment: Maintain a safe, clean-living environment and adhere to health and safety protocols.
  
  

About You:

• Compassionate and empathetic
• Strong communication skills
• Detail-oriented and organised
• Proactive and innovative thinker
• Committed to promoting diversity and inclusion
• Team player with a collaborative spirit
  
  

Apply now and help us create a brighter future for those we care for!