Support Worker

Harley House Supported Living; Tendring; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Career progression

Refer a Friend Scheme

Long Service Awards

Training and development

Supportive team

Job summary

Harley House Supported Living in Clacton-on-Sea is seeking Female Support Workers to provide person-centred care, helping an individual maintain independence, dignity, and wellbeing. The role is open to female applicants only due to the specific needs of the person supported.

We offer training, PBS focus, and driving duties. Salary is £14.00 per hour with potential to earn up to £34,000 per year plus overtime; full-time and part-time permanent roles available. Sponsorship not provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in care/support work, or willingness to learn.
• Comfortable providing personal care.
• Knowledge of PBS or willingness to learn.
• Understanding of autism, learning disabilities, mental health and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, including bathing and toileting.
• Support cooking, cleaning, shopping and daily living tasks.
• Administer medications.
• Facilitate community activities and appointments.
• Promote independence and life skills.
• Follow care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Care experience

Job description

Female Support Worker – Clacton-on-Sea

£14.00 per hour | Up to £34,000 per year + overtime
Full-time / Part-time | Permanent
URGENT RECRUITMENT

We are looking for female Support Workers / Care Assistants to join our dedicated team in Clacton-on-Sea.

You will provide person-centred support to an individual in supported living, helping them maintain independence, dignity, choice and wellbeing.

Due to the specific needs of the person we support, this role is open to female applicants only.

Essential Requirement

A full UK manual driving licence is essential, as the role involves driving a mobility vehicle and supporting community access.

Your Role

You will support with:

• Personal care, including washing, bathing and toileting
• Cooking, cleaning, shopping and daily living tasks
• Medication administration
• Community activities, appointments and social inclusion
• Developing independence and life skills
• Following care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures
• Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
• Recording and reporting progress, incidents and behaviours
• Working as part of a supportive care team

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

• Caring, reliable and compassionate
• Experienced in care/support work, or willing to learn
• Comfortable providing personal care
• Knowledgeable about or willing to learn PBS
• Understanding of autism, learning disabilities, mental health and safeguarding
• Flexible to work days, nights, weekends and bank holidays
• A full UK manual driving licence holder

Full training is provided, including mandatory care training and PBS.
Our Values: Safe. Sound. Supportive.

We are committed to creating an environment where the people we support and our colleagues feel Safe, Sound and Supportive.

What We Offer

• £14.00 per hour
• Up to £34,000 annual earning potential
• Overtime available
• Full training and ongoing development
• Career progression opportunities
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Supportive team environment

We are recruiting urgently.

For the full job description or further information:
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Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. A full UK manual driving licence is essential.