Support Worker - Full Time

Think Community Care; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive care service provider in Newark on Trent is seeking Support Workers to join their team. You will provide assistance to individuals with learning disabilities and related needs, ensuring their safety and well-being while promoting independence. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and flexibility in working hours. With comprehensive training and development options available, this is a fulfilling opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in the community. A bonus scheme and various benefits are included as well.

Benefits

£500 bonus through Refer a Friend scheme

Blue Light Discount Scheme

Eligibility for COSTCO membership

Qualifications

• Passion for helping service users achieve independence.
• No prior care experience is required; value-centric recruitment.
• Ability to influence positively during challenging days.

Responsibilities

• Support service users in leading fulfilling, independent lives.
• Ensure the safety and welfare of service users.
• Participate in developing individual support and care plans.

Skills

Caring and compassionate

Teamwork

Ability to remain positive

Education

Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

We deliver exceptional support services for people aged 18 and over who have learning disabilities, autism, mental ill health and associated complex needs. We are recruiting Support Workers to join the team across our Supported Living Services, supporting individuals in their own homes as well as out in the community, helping them to live as independently as possible.

Roles are paid at an hourly rate of £12.21 – equating to an annual salary of £26,652.72 based on a 42 hour working week. The annual salary shown is a per‑annum equivalent for illustration purposes only. NLW applies and will be pro‑rated based on hours worked – this is a full‑time contracted position. We are flexible regarding working hours/shifts, allowing you to work around commitments you may already have. Successful candidates will be required to have an Enhanced DBS check prior to commencing employment.

When you first join, you will be paid for completing a comprehensive Induction Programme involving face‑to‑face training, e‑learning and shadowing experienced members of your team.

For those new to care, we will support you to complete your Care Certificate and gain a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care or a relevant qualification, partnering with our provider company Paragon Training.

Main Responsibility

• Support service users to lead a full and active life in line with their wishes and choices, considering their assessed needs and individual support and care plans, participating in the development of plans where applicable.
• Support individuals to stay safe, taking appropriate action to safeguard their welfare and protect them from abuse wherever possible.
• Provide emotional support when needed, maintaining a person‑centred approach.
• Support service users to participate in chosen social activities and services in their community, manage their finances and medication responsibly, help with practical tasks around the home, and respectfully support with personal care, hygiene and healthcare.
• You will be an informal point of contact for those in the service users’ circle of support (e.g. families and social workers).
• Accurately report and record any issues related to the care and support of our Service Users to monitor their health and wellbeing.
• Comply with Health and Safety regulations and have regard for the Health, Safety and Welfare of others.

The Ideal Candidate

• Caring and compassionate, having a genuine passion for wanting to help our service users lead a full and active life to enable them to achieve as much independence as possible.
• We understand that not everyone has experience of working in the care sector, and that's why we recruit individuals based on their values.
• Ability to remain positive when there are challenging days – you have the chance to positively influence how someone feels and that is no small thing.
• You’ll enjoy working as part of a team as well as using your own initiative, and have a willingness to support your colleagues when needed.

Benefits

• Eligible for £500 bonus through our Refer a Friend scheme (unlimited referrals).
• Blue Light Discount Scheme.
• Eligibility for COSTCO membership.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.