Support Worker: Empower Daily Living & Community Access

Saracen Care Services Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training and qualifications

Parking permit Gloucestershire

Blue Light discount card

Bike to work scheme

Company pension

Enhanced DBS

Sleep-in pay £80

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Refer a friend

Job summary

Saracen Care Services Ltd is seeking compassionate Support Workers to enable people with learning disabilities or autism to live their best life. This full-time role (minimum 35 hours per week) offers a structured rota, extensive training, and a supportive team to help individuals access the community and achieve personal goals.

Band B pay at £13.35 per hour for 2+ years’ experience, with sleep-in shifts paid at £80 each.

Qualifications

• Empathy and compassionate approach to care.
• Clear and compassionate communication with service users and colleagues.
• Ability to remain calm and resilient in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to the person you are supporting during their daily activities, including accessing the community.
• Assist with domestic duties & household management, which may include assistance with cleaning, cooking, washing and managing finances.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene.
• Be able to motivate and encourage people through positive engagement and interaction.
• Promote choice and independence, encouraging people we support to achieve their personal goals.
• Keep accurate records, following company policies and CQC guidelines.
• Ensure the safeguarding and wellbeing of all individuals, adhering to safer recruitment guidelines and safeguarding guidance.

Skills

Empathy

Compassionate communication

Resilience under pressure

Job description

Saracen Care Services Ltd is seeking compassionate Support Workers to enable people with learning disabilities or autism to live their best life. This full-time role (minimum 35 hours per week) offers a structured rota, extensive training, and a supportive team to help individuals access the community and achieve personal goals.

Band B pay at £13.35 per hour for 2+ years’ experience, with sleep-in shifts paid at £80 each.