Support Worker

glassmoon services ltd; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible pay option

Blue Light Card

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid comprehensive training

Company pension scheme

Referral scheme with cash reward

Job summary

Glassmoon Services is seeking a dedicated Supported Worker to provide compassionate, person-centred care to individuals with autism and learning disabilities. You will help with daily living, community activities, and nurture meaningful connections within their local community.

We offer a flexible pay option, real living wage, and opportunities for career progression. You will be part of a team committed to safety, respect, and person-led support delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support roles is beneficial.
• Ability to support individuals with autism or learning disabilities.
• Commitment to person-centered, safe care and adherence to policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered care tailored to each individual.
• Assist with daily living activities and community engagement.
• Support people to build relationships and maintain community connections.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of Support Plans and records.
• Escalate concerns to the Team Leader or Senior Support Worker as needed.

Job description

Join the Glassmoon Services team and be part of someone's incredible story!

Salary range is £13.45 to £13.81 per hour, depending on qualifications.

We are a real living wage employer and believe in paying everyone fairly.

As part of our commitment to our Fair Pay, Pay Fair strategy, we pay our colleagues for accrued annual leave on overtime. This is not an industry standard, and we are pleased to be able to offer this to our Glassmoon Colleagues.

We commit to producing rotas 12 weeks in advance to support colleagues with their personal planning and work-life balance.

Glassmoon Services are proud to work with Skills for Care and The Department of Health and Social Care as an ‘Early Adopter’, of the Care Workforce Pathway. We have aligned our job roles with those of the NHS and other Health and Social Care employers. We have also created career paths, have career conversations and promote apprenticeships for our colleagues.

Stream

- We're a Flexible Pay Employer that offers Stream. The money management app lets you choose when to get paid, put money aside each month, vouchers, discounts, check your benefits entitlement and much more.

Award winning Learning and Development

Blue Light Card - funded by us!

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid comprehensive training

Company pension scheme

Colleague referral scheme with cash reward

We want you to Join, Stay and Progress

Certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year.

#Be Part Of Someone's Story

We are calling all courageous, creative, and curious individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. At Glassmoon Services, we provide 24-hour support to individuals with autism and/or learning disabilities, including a range of needs and different presentations. We believe in offering real choice and independence to those we support.

Are you skilled in supporting a young person with complex needs? Can you help them build and maintain meaningful connections within their community? Can you collaborate effectively with various professionals to ensure that this young individual can achieve their desired outcomes? This role may present challenges, but it also offers great rewards. You will play a vital role in helping young individuals on their journey towards attending college, securing a job, enjoying music festivals, building relationships, and most importantly, acquiring the skills they need to become as independent as possible.

We can guarantee that no day is ever the same, but you'll work alongside a group of dedicated individuals who care deeply about their work, the people they support, and their colleagues. We foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone is valued, respected, and encouraged to reach their full potential.

But that's not all - we're committed to developing our team's expertise and skills. We believe that every voice matters and provide a safe space for everyone to share their thoughts and feelings.

As a Support Worker, you'll play a meaningful role in:

To support and enable the People We Support to live their best life, whilst delivering person-centered care, unique to each individual, aligned with our person-led support delivery model.

• You will have the chance to use your knowledge, skills, and adherence to legislation, best practices, and our policies and procedures to deliver the highest quality care.

• Each person we support is unique, and you will play a vital role in enabling them to engage with their interests, maintain their skills, and receive personalised, person-centered care.
• The people we support are at the heart of everything we do. By actively engaging with them, you will contribute to the development and maintenance of their relationships and connections within their local community
• Your organisation and attention to detail will be crucial as you complete and maintain Support Plans and other necessary information that supports our people and ensures the delivery of effective support.
• You will have a voice in notifying the Team Leader/Senior Support Worker of any changes you observe in the needs of the individuals we support, contributing to their continued well-being.
• Safeguarding the welfare of those in our care is paramount, and you will actively promote and maintain their safety
• Help the people we support to maintain and develop relationships with family, friends and other people important in their life

Drivers preferred

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