Support Worker (Goole)

Ivolve Care and Support; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated support worker to assist adults with various needs, including learning disabilities and mental health issues. The role involves facilitating engaging activities, providing personal care, and empowering individuals to live fulfilled lives. Ideal candidates will possess good general education, and a passion for helping others. This position is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working with a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the aims and objectives of the home and Ivolve.
• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the ISA List if applicable.
• Commitment to undertake ongoing training and development.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with various needs like learning disabilities and mental health.
• Empower clients to live fulfilled lives and enjoy social activities.
• Provide high-quality personal care and assistance with hygiene and health needs.
• Facilitate engaging activities to support community and well-being.

Skills

Honesty

Reliability

Trustworthiness

Passion for helping others

Education

Good general education

RQF Level 2 or above in social care

Job description

As part of our team, you will help plan and deliver engaging, inclusive, and fun-filled activities that promote creativity, social interaction, and well-being.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting outings to the Cinema, bowling, karaoke, bingo, shopping and swimming
• Facilitating walks, picnics and seaside trips
• Visiting local Zoos and Donkey sanctuaries
• Train rides and museum visits
• Leading or supporting arts and crafts sessions and other creative activities

These activities aim to support physical, mental, and emotional well-being while building a sense of community and belonging.

We're very proud to be recognised as one of the best organisations to work in by 'The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025'.

Our Values

Our values reflect us all and they're at the heart of everything we do. They set out our culture, the way we behave and the way we do things.

Our colleagues are passionate, kind and resilient and they go the extra mile for the people we support and each other. We have this expectation of all of our colleagues. As a leader, you'll embody our values in action and inspire and motivate your teams them to do the same.

Role Overview

• You’ll support adults with lots of different needs such as learning disabilities, autism, ABI and mental health
• You’ll support them to flourish in a place they call home. You’ll empower the people we support to be ambitious and live fulfilled lives
• You’ll give high-quality support tailored to people's needs
• You’ll do activities like cooking, art or listening to music. And get out for movie nights and food outings
• You’ll provide personal care including support with continence needs; health and medication needs; handling personal possessions; finances and documents; shopping. Help them to have good levels of personal and environmental hygiene
• You’ll follow our procedures, so we give consistent, safe, and reliable care and support

Essential

• Good general education
• Honesty, reliability, trustworthiness, and a passion to make a difference
• Commitment to the aims and objectives of the home and of Ivolve
• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the ISA List (where applicable)
• A commitment to undertake training and development

Desirable

• RQF Level 2 or above in social care
• Previous experience within social care setting
• Knowledge and commitment regarding Equal Opportunities
• Knowledge of the regulatory frameworks
• Confident IT user

We're one of the largest adult social care providers in the UK today - and we plan to keep growing and benefiting more lives.

Our support is dynamic, person-centred and fulfilling, so people can enjoy a flourishing life. We deliver care and support with energy, passion and positivity.

Through our Residential, Supported Living and Complex Care services, we support people's interests and inspire new ones. We do this through a mix of bigger planned activities and smaller everyday goals and tasks. We really understand each individual, so we create a person-centred plan to help them Strive every day.