Support Worker - Learning Disabilities - Young Adults Residential

Progress Care Solutions; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A care provider for young adults is seeking a Residential Support Worker to assist in a 12-bed service. The role involves caring for young adults aged 18-65 with severe learning disabilities and complex health needs. Responsibilities include providing a safe environment, promoting independence, and supporting with daily living activities. Candidates must have an NVQ Level 2 or above in Health and Social Care and experience in similar settings. Competitive pay and numerous benefits offered.

Benefits

Over 5 weeks holiday

Private health cashback plan

Funded DBS and renewals

Contributory pension

Annual leave purchase scheme

Broad training and development

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role within a residential setting.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of Care Plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, caring and consistent home life for each young person.
• Empower and enable young people to achieve their individual goals.
• Be a positive role model at all times.
• Ensure the respect and dignity of young people is maintained.
• Deliver care and support with sensitivity.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience in conflict management

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Creative and reliable

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 Diploma or QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Young Adults Residential Support Worker - DAYS OR Nights

Salary package up to £32,413

Salary: £12.30 - £13.40 per hour (Basic salary based on competency based qualifying criteria) plus the opportunity to increase earnings through regular overtime opportunities paid at £14.80 - £15.90 per hr.

Benefits

• Over 5 weeks holiday
• Funded DBS and renewals
• Private health cashback plan
• Online GP, scans, physio, counselling and more
• Death in service, 2x salary
• Contributory pension
• Blue light retail discount card
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Broad training and development
• Emergency days scheme
• Performance management programme and annual review to support progression
• Refer a friend reward scheme
• Annual superstar awards
• Additional annual leave days after 2 and 5 years of service
• Utilities comparison service
• Counselling line through the Care Workers Charity

The Role

You will be working as a support worker in our 12‑bedbed Young Adults residential service in the heart of Derby Centre. You will be caring for Young Adults between the ages of 18‑65 who have severe learning disabilities, acquired brain injuries and complex health needs requiring 24‑hour specialist care and support. We aim to support with goals of achieving greater independence with supported living, while recognising that some individuals will require our long‑term support up to the age of 65. You will work early shifts, late shifts, long days or waking nights, and the rota does include alternate weekends.

You will assist the management team in maintaining a safe and enabling environment that provides positive experiences to our young people.

Duties

• Provide a safe, caring and consistent home life for each young person.
• Empower and enable young people to achieve their individual goals and full potential, building confidence and independence.
• Be a positive role model at all times.
• Ensure the respect and dignity of young people is maintained at all times.
• Deliver appropriate care and support with sensitivity.
• Promote equality and diversity.
• Support and cooperate with the effective and efficient operation of the service.
• Ensure all health and educational needs of the young people are met.
• Encourage and develop the life skills necessary to support independence.
• Plan and undertake relevant leisure activities with young people.
• Undertake keyworker/co‑keyworker responsibilities and duties where necessary.
• Adhere to all relevant policies, procedures, legislative and reporting requirements.
• Actively participate in continuing professional development.

Qualifications

You must be able to demonstrate that you have:

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 Diploma or QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or in Residential Care or equivalent, and at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role within a residential setting.

Personal Attributes

• Strong communication skills, able to communicate on various levels.
• Working knowledge of, following, and working to Care Plans.
• Experience of conflict management and dealing with difficult situations.
• The ability to work effectively during high‑pressure situations.
• A supportive team player.
• Caring and approachable, patient and welcoming.
• Creative, helpful and reliable, willing to learn valuable life skills.

Please Click apply and one of our team will call you to tell you more!