Support Worker

Prime Life; Shepshed; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded DBS

Holiday pay scheme

Refer a Friend scheme (up to £250)

Structured shift patterns 8am-8pm

Job summary

Prime Life is seeking passionate care professionals to join our friendly team as a Support Worker in Shepshed, Leicestershire. We have several vacancies and welcome applicants for interviews promptly.

The role offers regular shifts between 8am and 8pm over a 7-day week, with full or part-time options at Old Station Close. Ideal candidates are patient, understanding, and respectful of residents with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, or mental health conditions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates genuine caring nature and commitment to residents.
• Willingness to learn and follow training provided.
• Ability to work respectfully with diverse resident needs.

Responsibilities

• Providing respectful and dignified support to residents.
• Encouraging residents to achieve the highest possible quality of life that is right for them.
• Providing companionship whilst giving emotional and practical support.
• Assisting residents to participate in daily living decisions.
• Helping residents with day-to-day activities such as personal care and recreation.
• Promoting resident independence in meal preparation.
• Working with other professionals to implement individual care plans.

Skills

Caring nature

Empathy

Team player

Job description

Job Description

Make a difference every day and give back to your community!

Prime Life are on the lookout for passionate and dedicated care professionals to join our friendly team as a Support Worker, on a full or part time basis. At present, we have several vacancies available and are keen to meet with candidates as soon as possible for interviews.
This role will be based at Old Station Close, in the Shepshed area of Leicestershire. The home has been specially designed to cater to the every need of 21 residents, living with a range of learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health conditions that require dignified support from our caring team. It is essential that candidates for this role are therefore patient, understanding and respectful of our resident’s individual abilities.

Job Description

Make a difference every day and give back to your community!

Prime Life are on the lookout for passionate and dedicated care professionals to join our friendly team as a Support Worker, on a full or part time basis. At present, we have several vacancies available and are keen to meet with candidates as soon as possible for interviews.
This role will be based at Old Station Close, in the Shepshed area of Leicestershire. The home has been specially designed to cater to the every need of 21 residents, living with a range of learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health conditions that require dignified support from our caring team. It is essential that candidates for this role are therefore patient, understanding and respectful of our resident’s individual abilities.

Benefits Of Becoming Our Support Worker
This role offers great work life balance, with regular set shift patterns between the hours of 8am and 8pm, across a 7-day working week. In return for your commitment to our residents, we can offer range of excellent benefits including;

• Hourly rates of pay ranging from £12.96 to £13.32 per hour dependent upon qualification level
• Opportunities to learn and progress with the support of our dedicated Quality Matters team
• Fully funded DBS
• Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme that rewards you for your commitment to care
• Fantastic Refer a Friend scheme, offering up to £250 per successful candidate!
  

Responsibilities Of Our Support Worker Include

• Providing respectful and dignified support to residents
• Encouraging residents to achieve the highest possible quality of life that is right for them
• Providing companionship whilst giving emotional and practical support
• Assisting residents to participate in any decisions relating to their daily living arrangements
• Helping residents with day to day activities such as: assisting with personal care, recreational activities, accompanying residents outside of the home etc
• Promoting resident independence in the preparation of food and/or at mealtimes
• Working with other professionals to provide individualised care and development plans
  

What We’re Looking For In Our Support Worker
To be successful within this role, you will have a genuine caring nature and a desire to make a real difference for our residents. Though prior experience as a Support worker or Care Assistant is desirable, this is not essential as full training is provided. Typical’ly, our residents live with mental health conditions, learning disabilities and physical disabilities that require dignified support from our care team. It is essential that candidates for this role are therefore patient, understanding and respectful of our resident’s individual abilities.
If you feel have the skills and experience to become our Support Worker