Support Worker

Mary Rush Care Ltd; Raydon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real living wage

Flexible hours

28 days leave incl. bank holidays

Funded DBS checks

Guaranteed contracted hours

Job summary

Mary Rush Care Ltd is recruiting a Support Worker at Brett Vale Care Home in Suffolk. You will help residents stay active, supported with daily living and personal care, while promoting dignity and independence.

Flexible contracted hours across a 7-day rota, with options for full-time, part-time and night shifts. Living wage alignment and DBS checks provided, with commitment to training and career development.

Qualifications

• Person-centred care and dignity are core expectations.
• Compassion, motivation and a collaborative attitude are essential.
• Willingness to drive and flexible shift availability is required.

Responsibilities

• Support people to engage in social activities and hobbies.
• Help people identify goals and support achievement.
• Maintain contact with family and friends.
• Use effective communication to promote independence.
• Provide personal care and assist with daily living tasks.
• Attend appointments as needed and support with transport.

Skills

Person-centred care

Compassion and motivation

Team collaboration

Driving licence

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care

Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

NVQ/QCF

Care Certificate

Job description

Sulleys Hill, Lower Raydon, IP7 5QQ, UNITED KINGDOM

Are you looking for an exciting, rewarding, and positive career? Would you like to make a meaningful difference to someone's life? If so, this may be the job for you!

Flexible contracted hours- full time, part time, and night shifts available, across a 7 days a week rota.

About the service-

Set in the beautiful Constable country of south Suffolk, Brett Vale Care Home is a Grade 2 listed barn conversion with a CQC rating of good. Brett Vale is home to 10 of our people with a learning disability.

Set in extensive grounds the home provides peace, quiet, and beautiful scenery. We support our people to make the most of their environment whether it be walking in the surrounding countryside, playing in the games room, doing crafts in the art room, or soaking in the hot tub. Whilst we may be in the countryside, we make sure we get out and about, making the most of being only 5 miles from Hadleigh, with Ipswich and Colchester a short drive away.

Brett Vale has a comfortable homely feel where we aspire to provide outstanding person-centred care. You will join a positive and dedicated staff team who promote respect, care, and dignity for our people.

About the role-

As a support worker you will develop positive working relationships with the people you support. You will uphold the highest standards of care, helping people to stay safe and healthy, encourage their independence and dignity, and ensure they are living the best quality of life possible.

Key responsibilities will include-

Supporting our people to engage in social activities as well as support interests and hobbies at home and in the community.

Help our people identify goals and aspirations and help them achieve these

Support and develop contact with family and friends.

Use effective and sensitive communication to encourage independence and personal choice.

Provide support with personal care and other daily living tasks.

Assist with attending various appointments as necessary.

Provide positive behavioural support to help when our people might become distressed.

Ensure good completion of a range of records related to the support you provide.

Work flexibly to ensure our people get the support they need when they need it.

What we can offer-

Support and investment in you! - We are keen to provide continuous training and development opportunities, including studying towards a national recognised qualification.

Rotas in advance to help ensure a health work-life balance.

Guaranteed contracted hours

Real living wage accredited meaning you will receive annual pay increases linked to the cost of living.

Flexible hours to suit a range of lifestyles.

28 days leave (including bank holidays and pro-rata for part-time hours).

Funded DBS checks

What we are looking for-

We believe who you are and your values are as important as experience. That's why we welcome applications from all backgrounds, you don't have to have experience to apply for this role but you do need to have:

A person-centred approach.

Compassion and motivation.

A collaborative and positive attitude with the people in our service and with your colleagues.

A valid UK driving license (and willingness to drive).

We are disability positive- we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustment or support, such as assistance completing an application form, during the recruitment process. Please just let us know.

Screening Questions

• Title
• Have you ever been known by any other name(s)? (e.g. maiden name, former married name, deed poll name change)
• Please provide your address history for the last 5 years, including the month and year you moved in and out of each address.
• Do you hold a current and valid drivers licence?
• Please provide details of your right to work in the UK (e.g. British citizen, Irish citizen, visa, work permit, settled/pre-settled status, indefinite leave to remain, or other immigration permission). Please include any reference numbers and expiry date(s), where applicable.
• How did you hear about the vacancy?
• Please indicate if you have any preferred shift times-
• Do you have any existing relationship, interest, or circumstance that could give rise to a potential conflict of interest with your employment at the Company? This includes family members, friends, or close associates who currently work for the Company.
• Please provide details of your education, including schools, colleges, universities or training providers attended, the dates attended and qualifications including grade obtained.
• Please provide details of any qualifications, training, or certifications held that are relevant to this role (e.g. Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, NVQ/QCF, Care Certificate).
• Please provide a full history of your employment, including any volunteer roles, since you left full time education. Please include full dates, positions held, and your reason for leaving. Start with your current or most recent position and work backwards.
• Please provide details of any gaps in your employment, education, training, or voluntary work history since leaving full-time education, including the dates and reason for each gap. If no gaps please state none.
• Current or most recent employer – Notice Period
• Current or most recent employer – Salary
• What interests you about this role, and why would you like to work for our organisation?
• Please provide any information about your skills, experience, qualifications or personal qualities that you feel are relevant to this role.
• Current / Most Recent Employer – Reference Contact Details
• May we contact your current or most recent employer before an offer of employment is made?
• Previous Employer Reference Contact Details
• May we contact your previous employer before an offer of employment is made?
• Personal Reference Contact Details
• How do they know you?
• May we contact your personal referee before an offer of employment is made?
• Are you facing any criminal prosecutions?
• Do you have any spent / unspent convictions or cautions under The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974?
• Have you ever been dismissed from any employment?
• Have you ever been or are you currently going through any investigation or disciplinary action?
• Have you had any unauthorised absences in the last two years?
• Do you require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate in the recruitment process?
• Signature
• Date and Time
• If yes, please provide details below including dates of name changes
• Title
• Please provide information on adjustments required.