Support Worker (Blackburn)

ivolve care & Support; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major adult social care provider is seeking support staff in Blackburn to assist adults with various needs. The role involves planning creative activities, providing personal care, and ensuring safety and support tailored to each individual's needs. Candidates should possess a general education and ideally have qualifications in social care. The company offers a rewarding package with 5.6 weeks annual leave and opportunities for development.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave

Flexible working hours

Pension

£300 refer a friend scheme

Birthday off with pay after a year of service

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Good general education.
• Commitment to the aims and objectives of the home and of Ivolve.
• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the ISA List (where applicable).
• A commitment to undertake training and development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging activities promoting creativity and well-being.
• Support adults with varying needs including learning disabilities and mental health.
• Provide personal care, including health and medication support.
• Follow procedures to ensure consistent and reliable care.

Skills

Good general education

Honesty

Reliability

Trustworthiness

Passion to make a difference

IT skills

Education

RQF Level 2 or above in social care

Job description

Location and Contract

Location: Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 5JP

Shifts: Full-time 40 hours per week (Monday to Sunday on a rota basis)

Pay Rate: £12.21 - £12.47 per hour (dependent on qualifications)

About Us

We’re one of the largest adult social care providers in the UK today – and we plan to keep growing and benefiting more lives. Our support is dynamic, person-centred and fulfilling, so people can enjoy a flourishing life. We deliver care and support with energy, passion and positivity. Through our Residential, Supported Living and Complex Care services, we support people’s interests and inspire new ones. We do this through a mix of bigger planned activities and smaller everyday goals and tasks. We really understand each individual, so we create a person-centred plan to help them Strive every day.

Role and Responsibilities

• As part of our team, you will help plan and deliver engaging, inclusive, and fun-filled activities that promote creativity, social interaction, and well-being. Responsibilities include:
• Karaoke, Singing, and Dancing
• Arts and Crafts
• Baking and Cooking Activities
• Outings and Community Trips
• Festive Service Decorating and Event Setup
• These activities aim to support physical, mental, and emotional well-being while building a sense of community and belonging.

Role Overview

• You’ll support adults with lots of different needs such as learning disabilities, autism, ABI and mental health.
• You’ll support them to flourish in a place they call home. You’ll empower the people we support to be ambitious and live fulfilled lives.
• You’ll give high-quality support tailored to people’s needs.
• You’ll do activities like cooking, art or listening to music. And get out for movie nights and food outings.
• You’ll provide personal care including support with continence needs; health and medication needs; handling personal possessions; finances and documents; shopping. Help them to have good levels of personal and environmental hygiene.
• You’ll follow our procedures, so we give consistent, safe, and reliable care and support.

Key Skills and Experience

• Essential
• Good general education
• Honesty, reliability, trustworthiness, and a passion to make a difference
• Commitment to the aims and objectives of the home and of Ivolve
• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the ISA List (where applicable)
• A commitment to undertake training and development

• Desirable
• RQF Level 2 or above in social care
• Previous experience within social care setting
• Knowledge and commitment regarding Equal Opportunities
• Knowledge of the regulatory frameworks
• Confident IT user

Our Support

We go beyond expectations for our colleagues as well as the people we support. Our reward package includes much more than pay, 5.6 weeks annual leave, flexible working hours and pension. Your birthday off with pay after a year of service and there is a £300 refer a friend scheme too!

In addition, we also offer the following:

Industry-leading recognition

Social, financial and emotional wellbeing

Training and development to reach your potential

Closing

If you’re ready for a job that can truly make a difference and you’re up for a challenge, then this is the role for you!

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