Support Worker (Leeds)

ivolve care & support; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to supporting adults with diverse needs in a fulfilling environment. This role offers the chance to empower individuals to lead ambitious lives while providing high-quality, person-centered care. Engage in meaningful activities like cooking and outings, and be part of a team that values honesty, reliability, and passion. With a robust support package including flexible hours and training opportunities, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in social care. If you're ready for a rewarding challenge, this role is for you!

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave

Flexible working hours

Pension

Birthday off with pay

£300 refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in social care setting is essential.
• Commitment to the aims and objectives of the home.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs.
• Provide personal care and assist with daily activities.

Skills

Honesty

Reliability

Trustworthiness

Passion to make a difference

Commitment to training

Knowledge of regulatory frameworks

Confident IT user

Education

RQF Level 2 or above in social care

Job description

Shifts:Full-time 40 hours per week (Monday to Sunday on a rota basis)

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

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 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.

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’.

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

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!