Support Worker

HCPA; Sawbridgeworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Support Worker to provide flexible support to individuals with learning disabilities, mental illness, or physical disabilities in their own homes. The role involves assisting with daily living, personal care, and promoting independence. While experience in healthcare is a plus, it is not mandatory as full training is provided. Benefits include competitive pay, a holiday scheme, and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Free counselling

Opportunities to progress

Holiday reward scheme

Benefits & Discounts

£300 staff referral bonus

Comprehensive training opportunities

Competitive hourly rates of pay

28 days holiday pro rata

Funded DBS check

Pension scheme membership option

Staff activities and events

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare work is beneficial but not necessary; full training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals flexibly within their own home and in the community.
• Assist service users with daily living and personal care.
• Encourage service users to engage in community activities.

Skills

Passionate

Hard-working

Empathetic

Job description

About the Company

Accedo Care provide individual supported living packages to adults with learning disabilities, mental illness, or physical disabilities in their own homes within the local community.

Why should I apply for this Support Worker job?

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Free counselling
• Opportunities to progress within the company
• Holiday reward scheme
• Benefits & Discounts
• £300 staff referral bonus
• Comprehensive training opportunities
• Competitive hourly rates of pay
• 28 days holiday pro rata
• Funded DBS check
• The option to be a member of our pension scheme
• Empowerment, responsibilities, recognition of your individual skills and the opportunity to develop these
• Staff only activities and events

Hours of Work

40 Hours Per Week – Various Shift Times on a Rota Basis (Days/Nights)

Support Worker Job Purpose

• To flexibly support each individual within their own home and in the wider community.
• To respond to the service user’s individual needs and aspirations and to assist the service user to maximise their independence and respond to all opportunities presented to them during their day to day life.
• To support and assist with all aspects of daily living including personal care and environment management.
• To support the service user with leisure, recreational, educational and employment based activities.
• To support the service user to become a valued and active member of their local community.

Support Worker Main Responsibilities

• The direct delivery of care to our service users, in congruence with the six values; these are choice, fulfilment, privacy, dignity, rights, and independence.
• To work with other staff in a manner that promotes team-building, within the scope of company policy & procedures.

Am I the right person for this Support Worker job?

Although it would be beneficial to have some experience of healthcare work, it isn't absolutely necessary as we provide full training. As long as you're passionate, hard-working and empathetic, you'll fit right in.