Support Worker (Halstead)

NHS; Halstead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Halstead is seeking dedicated support workers to assist adults with needs such as learning disabilities and mental health. This role involves providing tailored, high-quality care, managing everyday tasks, and empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives. Preferred candidates should have experience in social care and relevant qualifications. An attractive benefits package is offered, including flexible working hours and annual leave.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave

Flexible working hours

Training and development opportunities

£300 refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the ISA List where applicable.
• Previous experience within a social care setting.
• Knowledge and commitment regarding Equal Opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities, autism, ABI, and mental health needs.
• Manage medication, shopping, health needs, and hygiene.
• Provide high-quality, person-centred care and support.

Skills

Honesty, reliability, trustworthiness

Passion to make a difference

Commitment to training and development

Knowledge of regulatory frameworks

Confident IT user

Education

RQF Level 2 or above in social care

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Our values reflect us all and theyre 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, youll embody our values in action and inspire and motivate your teams them to do the same.

Overview

Role Overview

Youll support adults with lots of different needs such as learning disabilities, autism, ABI and mental health. Youll support them to flourish in a place they call home. Youll empower the people we support to be ambitious and live fulfilled lives. Youll give high-quality support tailored to peoples needs.

Youll do activities like cooking, art or listening to music. And get out for movie nights and food outings. There is of course practical support too and helping people to reach their goals in smaller ways. Youll manage medication, shopping, health needs and hygiene as well as keep things tidy and safe. And of course, youll follow our procedures, so we give consistent, safe, and reliable care and support.

About us

About Us

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 peoples 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. We’re proud to be recognised as one of the best organisations to work in by The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024.

Job details

Location: Halstead, CO9 1LQ

Shifts: Full-time 42 hours per week or 24 hours per week (Monday to Sunday on a rota basis with alternating weekends)

Pay Rate: £12.21 - £12.47 per hour (dependent on qualifications)

Key Skills and Experience

• 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
• 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

Our Support

We go beyond expectations for our colleagues as well as the people we support. Our reward package includes much more than pay, 5.6 weeks annual leave, flexible working hours and pension. Your birthday off with pay after a year of service and there is a £300 refer a friend scheme too!

In addition, we also offer the following:

• Social, financial and emotional wellbeing
• Training and development to reach your potential
• If you’re ready for a job that can truly make a difference and you’re up for a challenge, then this is the role for you!

Our Broader Organisation Statements

Role Overview

Youll support adults with lots of different needs such as learning disabilities, autism, ABI and mental health

Youll support them to flourish in a place they call home. Youll empower the people we support to be ambitious and live fulfilled lives

Youll give high-quality support tailored to peoples needs

Youll do activities like cooking, art or listening to music. And get out for movie nights and food outings

There is of course practical support too and helping people to reach their goals in smaller ways. Youll manage medication, shopping, health needs and hygiene as well as keep things tidy and safe

And of course,, youll follow our procedures, so we give consistent, safe, and reliable care and support

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.