Support Worker - Atherton

We Change Lives; Atherton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Atherton is seeking a Support Worker to provide personalized care in a warm environment. The role includes mentoring new colleagues, ensuring high-quality support, and promoting a caring atmosphere. Comprehensive training is provided, making this an excellent opportunity for individuals eager to make a difference. Benefits include a welcome bonus, ongoing training, and free meals during shifts.

Benefits

Welcome Bonus

Training and Development

Discount schemes

Free Meals

Refer a Friend Bonus

Christmas Enhancement

Ongoing Technological Advancements

Qualifications

• Evidence of commitment to professional development.
• Willingness and ability to learn.
• Experience supporting people with disabilities or older people is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support high-quality care delivery.
• Act in line with best practice and legislative requirements.
• Help maintain a caring environment aligned with best practices.

Skills

Caring attitude

Effective communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Recognised health or social care qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word and Outlook)

Job description

Overview

Job Role: Support Worker

Service: Bee Fold Lane 3L

Hours per week: 36 Hours per week - Days

Salary: £12.61 per hour

Location: Atherton

About Bee Fold Lane

A warm and welcoming nine-bed nursing home situated in a peaceful residential area of Atherton, Bee Fold Lane is a service for adults with complex health needs, including acquired brain injuries. This is a 3L service, which is part of We Change Lives.

Our welcoming space includes a bright and spacious environment, featuring a versatile dining / activity area, and a sensory room that can become a cinema. Plus, we offer nutritious home-cooked meals from our fully equipped kitchen. We provide a high level of care, with our approach being entirely built around the people we support.

A Day in the Life of a Support Worker

As a Support Worker, no two days are alike - much like the diverse individuals we support. Our approach revolves around person-centered planning, tailoring our services to suit the distinct requirements of each person we support. We are deeply committed to working towards positive outcomes for every individual, celebrating even the smallest milestones on their journey to personal growth. As a Support Worker, you'll be equipped with comprehensive training to provide a wide range of assistance, including personal care, behavioral support, fostering independence and confidence, and nurturing positive relationships through effective communication.

Employee Benefits

As a charity, we do what we can to show our teams that we value them and the life-changing work they do, so we offer the following :

• Welcome Bonus: You'll receive £500 as a warm welcome to the team. Not eligible if we pay to sponsor you to work in the UK
• Training and Development: We offer access to both in-house and accredited courses. We will cover the cost of your qualification, and on completing Level 2 or above, you'll receive a £150 bonus (with an additional £50 for passing the care certificate).
• Blue Light Card and other discount schemes: We cover the cost of your card, unlocking various discounts for you. Enjoy discounts on childcare, shopping, and a wide range of online training courses.
• Free Meals: Available to all staff working 12-hour shifts, ensuring you stay energized with a hot or cold meal.
• Refer a Friend: You can earn a £200 bonus for referring a friend who successfully joins WCL.
• Christmas Enhancement (Double Time): Enjoy double-time pay for allocated Christmas hours worked.
• Ongoing Technological Advancements: Benefit from our investment in new technology, including care plans and Rota apps, with full training provided.

What We're Looking For

Although previous experience would be great, it's not essential, as all training and qualifications are provided on the job!

We're looking for caring individuals who align with our vision and values. You'll advocate for our residents, making a meaningful impact on their lives. Our commitment to innovation, valuing every team member, and creating a supportive work atmosphere defines us. If you're passionate about changing lives, you'll thrive with us.

Job Description

• Job Title: Support Worker
• Responsible to: Service Manager
• Responsible for: The People We Support

Our Values

• Supporting rights, needs, choices and dreams
• Seeing the possibility to make a difference in all that we do
• Being financially responsible and economically sustainable
• Embracing new technology and innovation
• Appreciating every colleague's contribution

Job Summary

To work under the direction of the Service Manager to meet the needs of the people we support, promoting an environment that provides high-quality, personalised care through individual consultation, continued development, and learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Colleagues
  • Mentor new colleagues during induction to support high-quality care delivery
  • Participate in supervision, observation and appraisal processes
  • Provide effective communication including accurate written reports
• Business
  • Follow WCL financial procedures
  • Act in line with the organisation's environmental and sustainability principles
• The People We Support
  • Help maintain a caring environment aligned with best practice, guidance and legislative requirements
  • Contribute to clear and effective communication with all stakeholders
  • Deliver high-quality care in line with support plans and organisational policy (including personal care, physical and mental support, medication, activities and engagement)
  • Seek and share the views and preferences of the people we support
  • Promote high levels of satisfaction among people we support, families, colleagues and commissioners
  • Support the Service Manager with complaints and concerns following WCL policy
  • Maintain positive relationships with families, the community, and external partners
  • Understand and implement safeguarding procedures
• Safeguarding
  • Complete Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Mental Capacity Act training
  • Recognise and report safeguarding concerns appropriately
• Health and Safety
  • Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety
  • Cooperate with the employer to ensure compliance with legislation
  • Avoid misuse of equipment or systems provided for safety
  • Support the Service Manager in maintaining a safe environment
• Data Protection
  • Respect confidentiality in line with the Data Protection Act 2018 and ISO27001
  • Use and share information only with authorised people and for authorised purposes

This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended to meet service needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Desirable: A recognised health or social care qualification
• Additional relevant training or qualifications

Experience

• Essential: Evidence of wanting to professionally develop
• Willingness and ability to learn
• Desirable: Experience supporting people with disabilities, older people, dementia or mental health needs
• Experience working as part of a team

Technical Skills

• Essential: Ability to handle basic numerical data, including simple financial information
• Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word and Outlook)
• Desirable: Ability to use WCL transport or own transport when required

Personal Qualities

• Understanding of fairness and valuing diversity
• Understanding of safeguarding vulnerable adults and the ability to recognise concerns
• Ability to work positively and flexibly as part of a team
• Positive values relating to disability, older people, dementia and mental health
• Understanding of WCL's key statements and how to demonstrate them
• Ability to provide high-quality support to people with learning disabilities, dementia and mental health needs
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to listen sensitively
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with others
• Desirable: Ability to plan, organise and prioritise tasks
• Understanding of positive, person-centred support planning

Ready to Change Lives? Apply Now!

If you are passionate about making a genuine impact, then we would love to hear from you. Once you've applied, one of our friendly team will be in touch to discuss the next steps!

More about We Change Lives and 3L

We Change Lives (WCL) is a charity based in Northwest England, dedicated to empowering individuals with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, dementia, mental health issues and older people. Our mission is to support people in leading purposeful lives through compassionate care in residential homes, supported living schemes, and community services. We are excited to introduce you to 3L Care, a valuable addition to our family of services. 3L provide high-quality and compassionate residential nursing and social care for adults living with acquired brain injury, complex health needs, learning and physical disabilities - and we're thrilled to have them as part of the WCL family.