Support Worker - Learning Disability Services

Kingsley Home Care Services; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-ranked care home group in the UK is seeking a Support Worker to join their dedicated team in operations at their facility. Your role will involve maintaining the personal care needs of residents, supporting their dignity, and ensuring high-quality care. Opportunities for professional growth are provided, contributing to both staff and resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Caring and patient nature is essential.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Ability to work well under pressure is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain personal care needs of residents.
• Ensure high standards of care services.
• Undertake general day-to-day activities.

Skills

Caring nature

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

Family-owned Kingsley Healthcare is a UK top 20 ranked care home group (carehome.co.uk) employing 2,000-plus staff and supporting 1,400 residents. We have a sector-leading 4.7 Glassdoor rating and are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer. Furthermore, we are proud to have been ranked Number 1 in the UK for work wellbeing in recruiter Indeed’s Better Work Awards 2023. A true testament to Kingsley’s caring ethos.

Role

As a Support Worker, you will be working as part of a focused team in maintaining the personal care needs of our residents, respecting their dignity and promoting their independence at all times. You will also ensure that our care services are of a consistently high standard and help in caring for our residents, and undertake other general day-to-day activities in our home.

Kingsley Specialist Services provides support for people with learning disabilities and complex needs who would benefit from living in a more peaceful setting.

Reports to: Nurse/Senior Support Worker

Requirements

• A caring and patient nature
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to work well under pressure.
• Previous experience as a carer is preferred, but not essential.
• Full UK Driving Licence is preferred, but not essential.

What you will get from the role

You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes to help you at every step.