Support worker Full time, permanent

Skycare; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare support organization in West Yorkshire is seeking an enthusiastic Support Worker. This role involves providing compassionate support to clients, assisting with daily living activities, and engaging them in meaningful activities. Ideal candidates will have experience with complex needs, strong communication skills, and the flexibility to work weekends. This position offers a full-time contract and various benefits, including educational opportunities and a rewarding work environment.

Benefits

Discounted meals

Free uniform

235 hours annual leave

Free DBS check

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable support worker experience, particularly with complex needs.
• Ability to assess service users' needs for effective support.
• Experience in care homes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and assistance to clients in their homes.
• Assist with daily living activities and medication administration.
• Engage clients in meaningful activities for mental well-being.

Skills

Compassionate support

Organizational skills

Strong communication

Risk management

Flexibility to work weekends

Job description

Overview

Were looking for enthusiastic applicants for a SUPPORT WORKER for our services based West Yorkshire area: Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Castleford, WF10, Normanton and other small homes.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate support and assistance to clients in their homes, ensuring their comfort and safety.
• Assist with daily living activities, including meal preparation, medication administration, and personal care.
• Monitor and document clients' health and well-being, reporting any changes to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
• Engage clients in meaningful activities to promote mental and emotional well-being.
• Maintain clear communication with clients and their families, fostering a supportive environment.

Requirements

• It is essential to have demonstrable support worker experience, working with service users who have been homeless and/or have complex needs including, mental health, substance misuse and domestic abuse etc.
• You must be able to assess service users needs in order to plan and deliver effective and engaging support.
• Youll have strong organizational and communication skills both written and verbally.
• Youll be able to manage risk, ensuring that all procedures are followed, and risk is managed appropriately.
• Youll be able to support service users in volunteering and community work involving group activities.
• You must be flexible to work weekends on a rota basis. You may on occasion be required to travel so access to a vehicle is desirable.
• Ability to drive is desirable. Sometimes we need someone to drive a resident to his appointments.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with patients and colleagues
• Experience in care homes is advantageous

Benefits

• Full-time contract
• 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

Eligibility and Sponsorship

We CAN NOT provide sponsorship for this role, we are only looking for support workers with right to work in the UK.

We value accurate record-keeping, effective communication, and teamwork, all aimed at improving the lives of our residents, both young and old. If you share our commitment to excellence and compassion, we would love to hear from you.

Offer of employment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and 2 satisfactory references

To apply, click below and send us your updated CV and all required information.