Support Worker

Rota Support Ltd; Sudbury; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 17,908; Full time

Job summary

Rota Support LTD is recruiting flexible Support Workers to cover ad-hoc shifts at residential homes, respite and supported living services in and around Sudbury. Roles involve supporting adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs, with shifts booked as needed to fill rota gaps.

Ideal candidates have at least 4 months in a residential setting, good English, and a compassionate, patient approach. The role includes DBS checks and confirming right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 months experience in a residential setting supporting adults with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
• Good understanding of spoken and written English.
• Compassionate, patient and enjoys helping others.

Responsibilities

• Helping with meal preparation
• Household chores
• Administering medication
• Help with managing finances
• Accessing community facilities, going shopping and meeting friends
• Providing general emotional support.

Skills

Residential care experience

English proficiency

Compassionate & patient

Job description

About the Company

Rota Support LTD specialises in the supply of permanent and temporary Care, Nursing & Support staff into the private healthcare sector, including care homes for the elderly, nursing homes, learning disability and mental health homes and supported living services, as well as private hospitals.

About the Role

We are looking to recruit Support Workers based in and around Sudbury that are looking for ad-hoc, flexible shifts. These shifts can accumulate into either full time hours or part time hours, but will be offered on a 0 hours contract. The role will include working at different residential homes, respite and supported living services, for both adults with learning disabilities or mental health, covering gaps in our clients rotas due to annual leave, maternity leave, sickness and vacancies. We are seeking individuals experienced in supporting adults with anxiety, autism, depression, learning disabilities and schizophrenia. These shifts may arise at short notice due to last minute emergencies, whilst also being booked weeks in advance, depending on the clients needs.

Everyday tasks

• Helping with meal preparation
• Household chores
• Administering medication
• Help with managing finances
• Accessing community facilities, going shopping and meeting friends
• Providing general emotional support.

About the Person

A suitable candidate for this position will be somebody that has a minimum of 4 months experience in a residential setting, which supports people with a various forms of mental health and/ or a learning disability. Somebody that has a good understanding of spoken and written English. Somebody that is compassionate, patient and enjoys helping others.

This position is subject to a enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of right to work in the UK