Support Worker (Salfords)

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

Job summary

A leading social care provider in the UK seeks dedicated individuals for a full-time role supporting adults with various needs in Salfords. Responsibilities include offering tailored support for daily activities, empowering individuals to thrive, and maintaining health and hygiene. Ideal candidates will possess a general education, a commitment to training, and display honesty and reliability. Join us for a meaningful career with competitive benefits including annual leave and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave

Flexible working hours

Training and development opportunities

£300 refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Good general education.
• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the ISA List.
• Commitment to undertake training and development.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with various needs including learning disabilities and autism.
• Empower individuals to live fulfilled lives.
• Provide tailored high-quality support.
• Engage in activities like cooking and outings.
• Manage health needs and maintain hygiene.

Skills

Honesty, reliability, trustworthiness

Commitment to aims and objectives

General education

Confident IT user

Education

RQF Level 2 or above in social care

Job description

Location: Salfords, Surrey, RH1 5DP

Shifts:Full-time 42 hours per week (Monday to Sunday on a rota basis)

Pay Rate: £12.50 - £12.76 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’.

About the service

This role is to work within our 3 bedroom Supported Living Home in Salfords, Surrey which is a short walk from local transport links.Set in a quiet cul-de-sac, the home features a large garden and driveway. Our experienced, long-standing team provides 24-hour support for adults with a range of needs who enjoy a variety of activities, from cooking, arts and crafts, music and outings.

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
• There is of course practical support too and helping people to reach their goals in smaller ways. You’ll manage medication, shopping, health needs and hygiene as well as keep things tidy and safe
• And of course, you’ll follow our procedures, so we give consistent, safe, and reliable care and support

Key Skills and Experience

Essential

• Good general education
• 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

Desirable

• 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:

• Industry-leading recognition
• 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!