Support Worker- Helping people live the life they want

Certitude; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

DBS paid

Travel to work loan

Cycle to work

Gym Membership

Tech Purchase

Job summary

Certitude in the United Kingdom is looking for compassionate Support Workers to help people with complex needs live independent lives in their communities. You will provide person-centred support, work with the team to implement care plans and ensure consistency in service delivery.

Full training and ongoing coaching are provided. A driving licence is desirable to support community-based roles and travel across locations in the Chelmsford area and beyond.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people who may challenge, esp. on the autistic spectrum.
• Ability to stay calm in challenging situations.
• Experience enabling people with learning disabilities/autism to take positive risks.
• Full driving licence and ability to drive a 7-seater van.
• Knowledge of the Transforming Care Agenda.

Responsibilities

• Make a difference in the lives of those you support.
• Use recovery-oriented and person-centred planning tools.
• Keep plans and records accurate and up to date.
• Support daily tasks to maximise independence.
• Work with local managers and teams to deliver great service.
• Undertake personal care and manual handling as needed.

Skills

Behaviour management

Calm under pressure

Autism awareness

Learning disability support

Driving licence

Job description

Location: Chelmsford (CM1, CM2), Colchester (CO1), Braintree (CM7), Epping Forrest (CM16, CM5), Newham (E6), Thurrock (RM15), Waltham Forrest (E17) and Redbridge (IG1)

• A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop
• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays & enrolment onto a pension scheme
• 24-hour Employee Assistance
• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Salary sacrifice schemes available: Travel to work loan, Cycle to work Scheme, Gym Membership & Tech Purchase

About the role

The role of the Support Worker is to provide specialist expertise and support to facilitate teams in achieving person-centred outcomes for the people we support, some of whom have profound and complex needs, to maximise the individual’s independence and enable them to be active in their communities.

Duties will include:

• Making a difference in the lives of those you support
• Help to use a range of recovery-oriented and person-centred planning tools
• Ensure all plans and records relating to the people we support are accurate and up to date
• Support with everyday tasks to maximise the individual’s independence
• Work in a consistent and positive way with local managers and other team members to ensure people get a great service
• Undertake various levels of personal care and manual handling

About you

To be a Support Worker at Certitude, it is essential you have experience for this role in:

• Supporting people who may challenge (verbally, physically), particularly people on the autistic spectrum
• Keeping calm and confident in challenging situations
• Experience of enabling people with a learning disability/autism to take positive risks in their lives
• Possess a manual driving licence and be able to drive a 7-seater van
• Knowledge of the Transforming Care Agenda

You will be given training, development and coaching to help you feel confident in providing great support and to help you advance in your career.

About the Organisation

We have a passion for life and make it our mission to support people in living the life they desire, whatever that may be. We care about the people we support and the work we do, and we would love for you to join us at Certitude.

Read more about us on our website and visit our Work for us page. You can also learn about us through our Values and Behaviours.

All our posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure as well as a full employment history and employment references. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and support provided, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close vacancies before the date stated when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. You are advised to submit your completed application form as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered.