Support Worker - Adults

Delphi Care Solutions; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 17,729 - 19,052; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

NEST Pension - 5% Employer Contribution

Annual Performance Bonus

Job summary

A dedicated social care provider in Nottingham is seeking passionate Support Workers to provide care to adults with learning disabilities and autism. The successful candidate will ensure service users' needs and preferences are met while promoting their wellbeing. Responsibilities include adhering to care plans, maintaining community connections, and effective communication with multidisciplinary teams. A minimum of 1-2 years' experience in the UK healthcare sector is required. Competitive salary of £12.87 - £13.83/hour is offered, with full-time permanent hours and free parking.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years' work experience in UK healthcare sector as a support worker.
• Experience with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and autism in an adult service.
• Commitment to achieving relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Service Users' wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing.
• Contribute to the efficient running of the service.
• Support Service Users to maintain relationships with the local community.
• Inform Team Leader/Nurse of any changes in the needs of Service Users.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of those individuals supported.
• Adhere to Infection Control Policy and Procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills

Education

NVQ or RFQ qualification in Social Care

Job description

***No Work Visa Sponsorship for this position***

Are you actively looking for your next exciting career opportunity within the dynamic field of social care?

Do you possess valuable experience as a support worker in environments that cater to individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and those exhibiting challenging behavior?

Are you wholeheartedly committed to promoting, safeguarding, and enhancing the wellbeing of service users by diligently adhering to established best practices and innovative methodologies to significantly improve their quality of life?

If you found yourself agreeing with these questions, we have great news! Delphi Care Solutions is excited to offer you the chance to join our client's passionate team and truly make a difference in the lives of those they care for.

Job Title: Support Worker (Learning Disabilities & Autism - (Adults)

Location: Nottingham (NG8)

Salary: £12.87 - £13.83/per hour (Depending on Qualification & Experience)

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Hours of Work: Days and Nights - 42hours/per week (rolling rota) 8am-8pm or 8pm-8am (Must be able to work both and have full flexibility)

Start Date: Immediate, but subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS check

Job Details

Reports To: Team Leader/Nurse/Manager

Direct Reports: None

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd is seeking Support Workers for a residential adult care service in Nottingham, NG8. The role involves providing person-centred care to adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities, and autism, supporting their skills and interests in accordance with best practices and legislative requirements.

As a support worker, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring Service Users are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing.
• Contributing to the efficient running of the service
• Supporting Service Users to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community
• Ensuring Care Plans and other information about how to support Service Users are followed
• Being responsible for informing the Team Leader/Nurse of any changes in the needs of Service Users
• Being responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support
• Adhering to all Infection Control Policy and Procedures and to ensure that I keep up to date with my scheduled Infection Control Training
• Developing effective working relationships with other employees within the client site
• Working in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for Service Users
• To seek opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Having good knowledge of, and working within, the Fundamental Standards
• Understanding the regulatory framework that governs the service, including the role of CQC and their requirements
• Committing to achieving the relevant qualifications commensurate with the role
• Attending statutory training and any other training as directed by management
• Understanding and adhering to all policies and procedures relevant to the role

• Minimum 1-2 years' work experience in UK healthcare sector as a support worker with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and autism in an adult service (Essential)
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), and organizational skills.
• Good leadership skills
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills for problem solving.
• NVQ or RFQ qualification in Social Care - Preferrable.

• Free Parking
• NEST Pension - 5% Employer Contribution
• Annual Performance Annual (with Bonus at Management Discretion)

***No Work Visa Sponsorship for this position***