Support Worker - RALJ

Havencare Homes and Support Limited; Penzance; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local charity providing support services seeks a Support Worker in Penzance to assist an individual with learning disabilities, including Epilepsy and Autism. The role involves supporting daily activities, ensuring emotional well-being, and maintaining communication. Full and part-time options are available, with a requirement of a clean UK driver's license. Competitive pay rates and flexible work arrangements offered.

Benefits

Quality training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Financial rewards through Refer a Friend Scheme

Vouchers for Christmas, work anniversaries, and birthdays

Paid DBS

Qualifications

• Able to work with Mr R's specific needs, including understanding his health conditions.
• Experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities or autism is preferred.
• Skilled in managing distress and communicating effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support Mr R with daily living and health maintenance.
• Assist in decision-making and provide emotional support.
• Engage in activities that Mr R enjoys and communicate with him effectively.

Skills

Clean UK Driver's License

Good listening skills

Emotional resilience

Calm nature

Reliability

Job description

Reference Code: SWRALJ1025

Job Title: Support Worker

Hourly Rate: £12.30 - £13.30 night rate

Sleep Rate: £55.35

Overtime Rate: +£2 on usual hourly rate

Hours: To be discussed – Full & Part time available

Location: Penzance

Due to our sponsorship obligations, we are unable to offer part-time hours to those requiring sponsorship

About Havencare

Havencare is a forward-thinking and growing charity. We have been making a difference for 35+ years, changing the lives of people who have learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries, and other support needs.

At Havencare, first and foremost, we are looking for outstanding people who align with our values of Transparency, Quality and Engagement.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, resourceful and forward-thinking person and are excited for the opportunity for you to join our team, supporting Mr R in the Penzance area.

About the Role

Mr R currently lives in a Bungalow in Penzance. He requires support to live with Epilepsy, Autism, learning difficulties and the effects of a brain injury that include cognitive impairments and difficulties with concentration or processing information.

He is currently supported 24hrs a week but has identified this is too much for him and his working with his Social Worker to review this.

He requires support with maintaining all areas of his home and health, although he is partially independent with his medication and is empowered and involved with decision making about his life.

He can at times have trouble understanding the do’s and don’ts of life, can get information muddled and over think things which causes him to feel anxious and frustrated. He will focus on topics and will discuss these repetitively. Rota’s, confirming plans and others information and wellbeing. At times his social interaction and decision-making requires intervention and redirecting

Mr R is encouraged to talk with staff to explore and understand the day ahead and needs you to work in a way that is responsive, proactive and consider ongoing adjustments.

This can challenge his staff and so he needs skilled and patient understanding to manage distress at these times. Mr R wants to feel he is being told the truth, do not keep things from him and help him through changes which he finds particularly difficult.

Mr R is an avid Pirates fan with a season ticket, attends as many matches as he can and watches a variety of sports on TV. With a wicked sense of humour, he enjoys having a laugh and joke. He likes to cook (James Martin books are a firm favourite), the opportunity to watch live shows locally, local walk, his garden and sets himself projects to make things from wood for his home.

His family are important to him, having daily contact with them, chatting and hearing about their day etc.

About you

You will need to have a clean and full UK Driver’s License (manual) as Mr R has his own car that he will require you to use.

Having similar interests as MR R would be ideal or someone wanting to learn about his interests.

He prefers to work with males but open to females, someone a few years older than him in their 30’s.

They must be responsible, reliable, a good listener, understanding, good timekeeping as he doesn’t like people who are late.

A calm-natured, patient and good-humoured person with an awareness of your emotional resilience

Confident to support distressed behaviour

You will need to be confident working alone, be consistent, comfortable to explore what he is communicating and ensuring good communication with your colleagues and family.

Happy to navigate systems used efficiently and fulfil your responsibilities of the role

About the working pattern

This post is currently under review and will be discussed at interview – full & part time available with possible sleep overs.

As a flexible employer we are open to discussing what work patterns are mutually beneficial to meet the requirements of Mr R.

We will provide you with

• Quality training and development opportunities to maintain and enhance your skills and knowledge


• Free 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing


• Big financial rewards through our Refer a Friend Scheme


• Vouchers at Christmas, your work anniversary, and your birthday


• Paid DBS


• The opportunity to earn overtime.


• …and more!

Closing date

Planned for 13th November, however applications will be considered as and when received and may close earlier if the right candidate is identified.

Offer conditions

• A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and subsequent registration for the DBS Update Service


• 2 acceptable / satisfactory references


• Evidence of eligibility / right to work in the UK