Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Tadley; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at Fir Tree Lodge, where you will make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning and physical disabilities. As a Support Worker, you will provide essential care and support, ensuring each person lives their best life. Your role will involve personal care, medication administration, and planning engaging activities that promote independence and well-being. With a strong emphasis on calmness and resilience, this position is perfect for those who thrive in a caring environment. Enjoy a rewarding career with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth in a supportive workplace.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Flexible working arrangements

Discounts at shops and restaurants

Employee assistance programme

Paid DBS checks

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life assurance

Discounted gym membership

Long service awards

Funded professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with disabilities and health conditions.
• Ability to assist with personal care and daily activities.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and support to individuals with disabilities.
• Planning and supporting activities for residents.

Skills

Caring and Resilience

Calmness in Crisis

Personal Care

Medication Administration

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Care Qualification

Job description

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Role Description

Support Worker - Drivers only

Please note: If you require a Visa to work in the UK, SeeAbility is currently unable to support any sponsorship requests.

You must hold a UK Driving License if you live outside Tadley area.

• Location: Fir Tree Lodge, Tadley, Hampshire, RG26
• Salary: £23,400 per year, pro rata (£12.00 per hour) plus Benefits
• Hours: Up to 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday on a shift rota basis
• Employment type: Full-Time, Flexible, Permanent

Are you a calm, caring, and resilient person who thrives on helping others to achieve?

Can you keep calm in a crisis and have experience with behaviours that challenge?

Do you live in the local area and have the Right to Work in the UK?

If you answered YES to the above, you could be exactly what we are looking for. Come and be part of something extraordinary!

We are looking for Female Support Workers who are calm, patient, and resilient. You will need to have a consistent approach to assisting the people we support to engage in the interests they love.

Furthermore, as Support Worker, you will be responsible for:

• Daily activities such as personal care, laundry, meal preparation, medication administration
• Getting to know the people you will care for and helping them live the life they want
• Taking personal responsibility for the quality of care and assistance delivered
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people you support
• Helping the people you support plan and achieve short and long-term goals
• Planning and supporting activities, including vacations, learning, and social engagements, always being creative and exploring new opportunities
• Assisting with personal affairs, appointments, and managing daily routines
• Ensuring respect, dignity, and equality for the people you support and their families
• Working in accordance with SeeAbility’s values

We are looking for someone who can commit to 37.5 hours per week and is willing to work on a shift rota covering mornings, evenings, and weekends.

* This post is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for a genuine occupational requirement.

Who will you be supporting?

At Fir Tree Lodge, we support 10 people with learning and physical disabilities, sight loss, complex health conditions including epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and autism. They enjoy activities like day trips, music concerts, bowling, accessible adventure playgrounds, discos, and using the Active Life Centre. They also enjoy their own homes, each with a fully accessible ensuite bathroom, and facilities like a hydro-bath. They watch movies, cook, garden, have foot spa and pamper sessions, sensory activities, and stories.

Each person has access to the Penney Centre next door, which includes activity and therapy rooms such as a Sensory Room, Music Room, Art & Craft room, and Cooking area.

If you are looking to make a real difference, Fir Tree Lodge is the place for you!

Responsibilities

• Providing support during behaviours to enable participation in activities
• Understanding and practicing health and safety standards
• Promoting independence and developing skills
• Working with other agencies, families, and carers for person-centered care
• Maintaining records and support plans, acting as a Key Worker when required
• Supporting a clean and safe living environment
• Participating in ongoing training relevant to the role

Our Benefits

Safer Recruitment and Diversity

SeeAbility safeguards and promotes the welfare of the people we support. We conduct vetting checks on successful candidates.

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion, aiming for a workforce representative of society and the people we support.

Your rewards

We value our colleagues and offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Your extraordinary opportunities

• Leadership development academy and talent programme
• Fully paid essential training
• Funded professional qualifications (Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5)
• Annual excellence awards
• Long service awards and recognition
• Quarterly 1:1s for progress and future planning
• Living Wage Employer

Your work-life balance

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), increasing to 36 days with long service
• Time off for life events
• Flexible working arrangements

Your money goes further

• Discounts and cashback at shops and restaurants
• Blue Light Card discounts
• 10% off monthly bus travel
• Competitive pay reviews
• Employer pension scheme
• Refer a friend scheme (£600 support workers to deputy)
• Paid DBS checks and renewals
• Season ticket loans
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted mobile phone options

Your wellbeing counts

• Life assurance of 2x annual salary
• Sick pay scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Eye care vouchers
• Discounted gym membership

Training and Development

We support your training and career development with an extensive induction, face-to-face training, e-learning, and funded professional qualifications.

We are committed to your ongoing growth and offer pathways to progress your career.