Support worker/ Full-time

Skycare; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time contract

42 hours per week

Competitive pay rates

Free uniform

Education opportunities

Job summary

Skycare is seeking a committed Support Worker in the West Yorkshire area to assist residents in a supported living setting. The role is permanent, full-time, with a 42-hour week and shifts including long days. Salary ranges from £12.71 to £13 per hour depending on experience.

Visa sponsorship is not available for these positions. We value individuals who have experience with vulnerable people, can deliver structured support and manage risk, and are flexible in hours.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with vulnerable people.
• Experience delivering structured support and risk management.
• Willingness to learn and flexible hours.
• UK resident with the right to work.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living needs.
• Assist with physical, emotional, spiritual care.
• Maintain daily records and care plans.
• Encourage participation in activities.
• Observe well-being and report changes.

Skills

Vulnerable people experience

Structured support

Risk management

Team player

Flexible hours

Right to work in UK

English communication

Education

NVQ Level 2

NVQ Level 3

Job description

1. Support Worker for Young Adults
2. Support worker forSupported living worker
3. Support worker with Mental Healthcare experience

Location

• West Yorkshire area, a few locations available

Contract Type

• Permanent , Full-time only

Salary

• £12.71 - £13 ph dependent on experience and positions available

Working Hours

• 42 hours per week

Shifts patterns: we have a two-week shift pattern available consisting of one week 3 shifts, next one 4 shifts

Working Pattern

• Week A – Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday, 12-hour shifts
• Week B – Wednesday,Thursday,Friday, 12-hour shifts

Opportunity to complete either NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Social Care (through work based learning) and further progression opportunities

Shifts:

• Days 07.45am-8pm
• Waking Nights 19.45pm-8am

Please note we have recently reached our quota for and are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship for this positions!

Experience in a similar role professional or personal is mandatory.

A support worker is a professional who is responsible for the wellbeing of people living with different physical abilities and mental health needs. Their role is to support clients to live their lives more independently and support them to reach their potential by providing both physical and emotional support. As each person has unique needs, the roles and responsibilities of a support worker can vary significantly.

Benefits of working with us:

• Full-time contract, 42 hours per week
• Competitive pay rates
• Working for an outstanding CQC rated
• A rewarding yet challenging role for the right candidate
• Meals at a discounted rate
• Free uniform
• 235 hours annual leave a year
• Educational opportunities: training provided and NVQ paid for.
• Progression to senior roles
• Training and development opportunities – leadership development
• Full and paid induction and ongoing learning
• Birthdays paid and off
• Staff member of the month rewards and gifts
• Fully paid induction and all training required
• Free DBS check
• Refer a friend scheme

About you:

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience of working with vulnerable people
• Experience of delivering structured support and risk management
• To be a team player with a caring and empathetic nature with a resilient, can-do attitude, able to work as part of a team
• An understanding of supporting vulnerable people – this could include having your own lived experience of homelessness or drug or alcohol addiction.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet customer and business needs, which may not include normal office hours and may include lone working
• Willingness to learn.
• You must be currently resident in the UK
• You must have the right to work in the UK, no sponsorship provided
• Excellent communication skills.
• You must be friendly and well-organised with an excellent work ethic.

What are your duties as a Support Worker

Responsabilities include:

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting and assisting Residents when required with all aspects of daily living
• Assist Residents in all aspects of their care needs, e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual
• Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Residents retain their comfort and dignity
• Observe care planning needs for Residents and completed daily records as instructed
• Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Care Centre
• Report on well-being of Residents
• Clean and maintain equipment used by Residents and Relatives e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc

Can you make a positive change?

Can you assist individuals to learn new skills and provide new experiences?

Are you the person who can support our individuals day to day to live independently in their own home whilst promoting a safe, healthy and secure living environment?

If you are kind and compassionate, patient and friendly then you will make the perfect support worker - we are keen to speak to you.