Support Worker (Goole)

Ivolve Care and Support; Snaith; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading adult care provider in Snaith, England, is seeking support workers to assist adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs. The role involves engaging in activities, providing personal care, and promoting well-being in a vibrant, person-centered environment. Ideal candidates will have a passion for making a difference, good general education, and potentially an RQF Level 2 in social care. This role offers the opportunity to empower individuals to live fulfilling lives.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with varied needs such as learning disabilities and mental health.
• Facilitate activities like cooking, art, and outings.
• Provide personal care and assist with health and medication needs.

Skills

Honesty, reliability, trustworthiness

Passion to make a difference

Confident IT user

Education

RQF Level 2 or above in social care

Good general education

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.