Support Worker

Specialist Homecare Group; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perkbox benefits - shopping & grocery

Employee wellbeing assistance package

Ongoing training

Specialist training tailored to needs

Regular supervision and development

Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

Specialist Homecare Group in Shrewsbury is seeking compassionate Support Workers to join a dedicated team caring for a young person in her own home. You will provide safe, person-centred care as part of a 5:1 support package, 24/7, across home and community settings.

You will work with family and a multi-disciplinary team, follow individual plans, attend training, and help the young person achieve independence and meaningful life goals. DBS checks and safeguarding are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children, young people or adults with complex needs.
• Calm, confident approach during challenging situations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to undertake specialist training relevant to the young person’s needs.
• Understanding safeguarding, professional boundaries and promoting welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, person-centred support within the young person’s home and community.
• Support with daily routines, activities and appointments.
• Build positive, trusting and professional relationships with the young person.
• Support independence and development of life skills.
• Follow individual support plans, risk assessments and positive behaviour support strategies.
• Respond safely to behaviours of concern per training and plans.
• Work as part of a large team to provide 5:1 support.
• Maintain clear, accurate and professional records.
• Work with family and the wider multi-disciplinary team.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of the young person at all times.

Skills

Compassionate

Resilient

Reliable

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Support Worker - Location: Shrewsbury
Pay: £ 14.50 p/h
Hours: Full-time, part-time and bank opportunities available

Make a real difference to a young person's life

We are looking for compassionate, resilient and enthusiastic Support Workers to join a dedicated team supporting a young person in her own home.

This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to be part of a specialist support package, providing 5:1 support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You will work as part of a consistent and supportive team, helping to ensure that the young person receives safe, person-centred care and has every opportunity to live a fulfilling and meaningful life.

No two days will be the same. The role will involve supporting her at home and out in the community, building positive relationships and helping her to achieve her goals, develop independence and enjoy the things that are important to her.

About the role

As a Support Worker, you will play an important role in providing consistent, safe and compassionate support. You will work closely with the wider team and professionals involved in the young person's care to ensure her individual needs, preferences and aspirations remain at the centre of everything we do.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing safe, person-centred support within the young person's home and community.
• Supporting with daily routines, activities and appointments.
• Building a positive, trusting and professional relationship with the young person.
• Supporting independence and encouraging the development of life skills.
• Following individual support plans, risk assessments and positive behaviour support strategies.
• Responding calmly and safely to behaviours of concern, in line with training and agreed plans.
• Working as part of a large and consistent team to provide 5:1 support.
• Maintaining clear, accurate and professional records.
• Working closely with family members and the wider multi-disciplinary team.
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the young person at all times.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for people who are kind, patient, resilient and reliable. Experience within care or supporting children and young people is desirable, but the right attitude and willingness to learn are just as important.

You will ideally have:

• Experience supporting children, young people or adults with complex needs.
• A calm and confident approach during challenging situations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to follow guidance, plans and professional boundaries.
• A genuine passion for helping young people achieve the best possible outcomes.
• A willingness to undertake specialist training relevant to the young person's needs.

Because this role involves supporting a young person under the age of 18, you must understand the importance of safeguarding, professional boundaries and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

What we can offer you

We recognise that great support starts with a great team. In return, we offer:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Perkbox benefits - shopping & grocery savings
• Employee wellbeing assistance package (EAP & Virtual GP)
• A supportive and welcoming management team.
• Full induction and ongoing training.
• Specialist training tailored to the needs of the young person you will support.
• Regular supervision and opportunities for professional development.
• The opportunity to be part of a consistent team and make a genuine difference every day.

Join our team

This is more than just a job - it is an opportunity to play an important role in a young person's life and support her to feel safe, valued and empowered in her own home.

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment procedures, including an Enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List information, satisfactory references, verification of employment history and other appropriate pre-employment checks.

Refer a Friend Scheme

A £250 refer-a-friend bonus is available (T&C’s apply):

• £125 once the referred individual has successfully completed their first shift.
• £125 once the referred individual has successfully completed their probation period.

Website: Specialist Homecare Group | Personalised Home & Complex Care

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