Support Worker Barking

Outlook Care; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours & salary

28 days annual leave (inc bank hols)

Dental/health contributions

Induction/training & development

Refer a Friend

Wellbeing program

Sick leave / maternity & paternity

Disability friendly

Early Pay

Pension (NEST or SHPS)

Job summary

Outlook Care is seeking dedicated, compassionate Support Workers to assist residents with learning and physical disabilities with daily living, personal care and participation in social activities at our Barking service.

You will help residents express choices, rights and preferences while maintaining safety and promoting dignity in a warm, person-centred environment. Full training and flexible hours are provided to support your career in care.

Qualifications

• Experience in care settings is desirable.
• Excellent listening and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work flexibly and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living tasks and personal care.
• Facilitate participation in education, leisure and social activities.
• Uphold standards of care in line with policy and CQC Fundamental Standards.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

About Outlook Care:

Outlook Care is a specialist provider of learning disability services across London and Essex. We also specialise in dementia, elderly care, end of life and mental health. Outlook Care started in 1990 and has now been running for over 30 years. We pride ourselves on our strong values:

• Listen – always with interest, concern and action
• Inspire – through every interaction so people can achieve their ambitions
• Kind – genuine care and compassion
• Excellence – by striving to be the best we can
• Integrity – acting ethically and being accountable
• Trusting – rely upon us to do what we say we will do

Benefits at Outlook Care:

We understand how important our employees are and to support you in making a difference to people’s lives, we have a fantastic range of benefits:

• Flexible hours & a competitive salary
• 28days of annual leave increasing with length of service (inc bank holidays)
• Preferential dental / health contributory rates
• Comprehensive induction / training & development opportunities (PBS training where relevant)
• Reward Opportunities including Refer a Friend
• Empathy/ wellbeing program
• Sick leave / maternity & paternity
• Disability friendly
• Early Pay - access to your pay before payday
• Workplace pension through NEST or option to join SHPS Pension membership including life assurance

About you:

• Do you want to make a positive difference to people’s lives?
• Interested in working in a warm, caring and compassionate environment alongside that puts the person and their family at the centre of all that you do.
• Relevant experience is desirable but not essential and applications are welcomed from individuals with transferable skills.
• Ability to work flexibly.
• Team player, motivated, enthusiastic and able to build positive relationships.
• Excellent listening and communication skills are essential.
• Good standard of written, verbal and numeracy skills.
• Good basic IT skills.

Job Role:

We are looking for dedicated, passionate Support Workers to join our team. You will support individuals with learning & physical disabilities with all aspects of daily living, from personal care to supporting them in leisure, education and social activities. Our Support Workers enable our customers to express their rights, choices and aspirations whilst ensuring the highest standard of care is maintained in accordance with Outlook Care's policies, procedures and CQC Fundamental Standards.

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The Service:

Located in Barking, this service is about a 10-minute walk from Barking Station. Our home is a Supported Living Service catering for up to five people. We have ramped access to the home and the home is accessible to wheelchair users. We enable and support our residents to engage in various recreational activities by creating a social and homely atmosphere.

Important Information:

• This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.
• We strongly recommend you are vaccinated against Covid-19.
• Right to work documentation will need to be provided.
• Certificate of sponsorship is unavailable at this time (Skilled worker route).

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