Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Stockport; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Support Workers to join their team in Stockport. This role involves assisting adults with acquired brain injuries, ensuring they receive the support needed for daily living. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to help clients achieve their goals and maintain their independence. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities. With comprehensive training provided, this is a great chance for both experienced care workers and those looking to start a fulfilling career in care. Apply now and become part of a team that values compassion and dedication.

Benefits

Wagestream

Free Blue Light Card

Contributory company pension scheme

Access to a Cash Health Plan

Development opportunities through apprenticeship schemes

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Free DBS check

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Flexibility to work within rostered hours is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily life tasks including personal care and medication.
• Support customers in achieving their aspirations and independence.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Personal Care

Education

Care Assistant or Support Worker experience

Job description

Shifts patterns are: Days and night shifts available- 8am - 8pm / 8pm - 8am (12 hour shifts) or 8am-2pm / 2pm-8pm (6 hour shifts).

A night enhancement of £1.50 per hour will apply from 8pm to 7am Monday – Sunday (this does not apply to sleep-ins). A weekend day enhancement of £2.00 per hour will be paid from 7am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday.

We are based on Radford Close, Offerton, Stockport, SK2 5DL. Please check the location before applying.

Oakwood is an acquired brain injury unit based in Offerton, Stockport. You will be supporting adults living with the effects of an acquired brain injury or associated neurological conditions. You will be working alongside our physiotherapy team, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapists and Neuropsychologist, ensuring goals and interventions set by our therapy team are met.

Are you an experienced care worker or would love to start a career in care?

If so, we would love to hear from you! Apply now, helping us to continue our great work making a positive impact every day on the lives of people with a disability.

Care Assistant, Support Worker or similar experience is desirable but not essential. We offer an excellent training and induction programme for everyone!

As a Support Worker with Leonard Cheshire you will become part of a fantastic team. Every day is different, but here are just some of the duties you will do:

• Assistance with daily life tasks including personal care, medication and mealtimes.
• Escort and assist in and around the service, at external events and appointments.
• Supporting our Person Centred approach, encouraging maximum independence for our customers and helping to achieve individual aspirations.
• Maintain up to date and accurate records.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Work flexibly and creatively with customers and their families.
• Ideally have personal care experience (not essential).
• Be able to work under pressure and as a team.
• Flexibility to work within rostered hours / prepared to participate in an on-call rota where required.

We offer a wide range of employee rewards to include:

• Wagestream, option to withdraw up to 40% of your pay before payday.
• Free Blue Light Card.
• Contributory company pension scheme with competitive life cover benefit.
• Access to a Cash Health Plan at very favourable rates.
• Great development opportunities through our apprenticeship schemes and chance to gain recognised qualifications.
• Unlimited payments through our Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Free DBS check.
• Employee Assistance Programme and so much more!

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

* No agencies please *

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