Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Support Worker and make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and autism. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment, helping clients achieve their goals and maintain their independence. You'll enjoy a range of benefits, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay, a friendly team atmosphere, and a commitment to your professional development. If you are compassionate, dedicated, and ready to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Enhanced occupational maternity pay

Enhanced occupational paternity pay

Death in Service Payment

Benefits and well-being platform

28 days annual leave

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate individual with experience in support work.
• Must hold a UK Driving Licence and be a member of the PVG scheme.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily living tasks and personal care.
• Assist clients in achieving their goals and maintaining independence.

Skills

Experience with learning disabilities

Experience with autism

Experience with mental health

Driving (UK Driving Licence)

Education

PVG scheme membership

SSSC registration

Job description

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Shifts available: Joining a team covering day shifts and waking nights. Full-time or part-time shifts available.

Access to vehicle required: Yes, due to the nature of the role. Must hold a UK Driving Licence (Manual) as you will be driving service users' cars.

Experience required: Experience working with learning disabilities and autism is essential. Experience working with epilepsy is desirable.

What we offer?

Mochridhe is part of City & County Healthcare Group, the largest home care provider in the UK. Join us as a Support Worker and be part of a friendly, local team that supports and looks after you. You’ll also have access to resources, career pathways, benefits, investments, opportunities, and security that come with being part of City & County Healthcare Group. It’s the best of both worlds.

What you’ll get?

• Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay.
• Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement.
• Death in Service Payment.
• Benefits and well-being platform.
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata).
• Refer a friend scheme.

Job Description

What you’ll do?

Our Support Workers are extraordinary people who help our clients remain living in their own homes and make them smile every day. You’ll support clients with living independently and achieving their goals, including outings, personal care (bathing, showering, toileting, etc.), help with medication, and practical tasks like shopping, mealtimes, and housework.

Qualifications

What you’ll need?

You should be caring, compassionate, and a good listener. Previous experience as a Support Worker with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health is essential. You must be a current member of the PVG scheme and registered with SSSC, or be prepared to register.