Support Worker – Chippenham

Iris Care Group; Swindon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to join a dedicated team. This rewarding role involves assisting individuals with Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Mental Health needs, ensuring they receive the support necessary to thrive. You will coordinate activities, promote independence, and maintain accurate records while working in a friendly and supportive environment. With industry-leading training and a commitment to staff wellbeing, this opportunity allows you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you support. If you are energetic and enthusiastic, this could be the perfect role for you!

Benefits

28 days of annual leave

Industry-leading training

Employee Assistance Program

Free on-site parking

Uniform provided

Friendly work environment

Overtime opportunities

Death in service benefit

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and listening skills are essential.
• Knowledge or experience in supporting individuals with mental health issues is required.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with Autism and Learning Disabilities in various activities.
• Maintain accurate records and promote independence in personal care.

Skills

Communication Skills

Listening Skills

Support for Mental Health

Support for Learning Disabilities

Calmness under Pressure

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding career? If you are a caring, energetic, enthusiastic individual, Iris Care Group has an exciting new opportunity for a Support Worker to join our well-established team.

Employing over 1,600 people, Iris Care Group is the largest independent health and social care provider across the Southwest of England and South Wales. We provide innovative, effective, and forward-thinking care for adults with specialist mental healthcare needs.

With over 90% of staff saying they enjoy their job; we are proud to have created environments where our staff feel rewarded and fulfilled. Work for us and you’ll go home knowing that you’ve made a difference.

What will you receive?

• 28 days of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Industry-leading training
• Employee Assistance Program – free 24/7 confidential helpline (domestic, financial, legal, health support, etc.)
• ‘Recognise Me’, our new staff benefits, wellbeing, and recognition platform.
• Free on-site parking and uniform
• Friendly and supportive work environment
• Overtime opportunities
• Death in service

Role Responsibilities

As a Support Worker, you will be supporting individuals with Autism, Learning Disabilities, Behaviours of concern, Physical Disabilities, Mental Health, Epilepsy and Complex Needs.

The people we support within our services are more likely to display challenging behaviour towards you, so the ability to remain calm and level-headed in all situations would be advantageous.

1. Full training will be provided prior to entering the service, along with ongoing support from our staff team and dedicated Wellbeing Officer.
2. Encourage our clients to participate in their chosen activity or follow their interests, which will involve assisting them in the community.
3. Co-ordinate scheduled activities for our clients, using personalised rotas and liaising with others, ensuring facilitated activities and appointments are attended.
4. Support, prompt and assist people with their personal care, promoting independence wherever possible.
5. Encourage the person to utilise or develop any proactive strategies to maintain their emotional wellbeing and mental health.
6. Maintain excellent record keeping skills, ensuring all records are accurate and up to date, including incident forms, daily notes, and finance records.
7. We are looking for innovative and forward-thinking individuals.

Role Requirements

1. Excellent communication and listening skills, as you will be supporting people who use various methods of communication.
2. Knowledge/experience/desire to support individuals with Mental Health, Learning Disabilities or Challenging Behaviour is essential.
3. Good basic comprehension of the English language including basic literacy and numerical skills i.e., GCSE level or equivalent.
4. Ongoing commitment to personal development and training.

Complete your details and attach your CV and an optional Covering Letter. Unfortunately, if you are not contacted within 5 working days of your application, it does mean that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.