Support Worker - Slough, Berkshire

Look Ahead; Slough; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a compassionate Support Worker in Slough to assist individuals with mental health needs. Responsibilities include creating support plans, managing caseloads, and providing practical assistance. Candidates should have relevant social care qualifications and strong communication skills. A supportive culture and extensive training opportunities are provided. This full-time position offers a salary of £26,208 per annum, plus additional benefits.

Benefits

Annual leave increasing to 30 days

Free DBS

Discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway

Fully paid induction programme

Generous pension contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Online wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Experience in the social care or charity sector.
• Practical understanding of mental health impacts.
• Demonstrable ability to support vulnerable individuals.

Responsibilities

• Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload.
• Create support/action plans based on assessments.
• Assist customers with domestic tasks and medication management.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to build positive professional relationships

Understanding of mental health conditions

Teamwork experience

MS Office proficiency

Education

NVQ Level 2 / 3 or equivalent

Job description

Support Worker - Slough, Berkshire

We're looking for a kind, confident and compassionate Support Worker to join our Mental health Services in Slough.

£26,208.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way.

That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all.

These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team.

After all, our people are doing something amazing : helping to transform lives every day.

Benefits

• Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
• Free DBS
• Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
• Fully paid induction programme and further training
• ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
• Online wellbeing resources
• A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&C apply)
• Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

To enable vulnerable people with mental health needs to maximise independent living skills and opportunities for social inclusion as wells as manage their tenancies.

Working pattern

Day support worker

Early shift 07:00 - 15:00

Late shift 13:30 - 21:30

What you'll do

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

• Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader / Manager
• Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions
• Create support / action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available
• Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
• Support individuals to manage their prescribed medication

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

About you

Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement

Approachable and open behaviour

Prefers working as part of a group or team but is able to work independently

Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement

Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised

Flexible

Takes the initiative to support colleagues if needed

What you'll bring

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 / 3 or equivalent or experience in the social care / charity sector
• Practical understanding of mental health conditions and how they impact the life of those affected by them
• Excellent communication skills including a good command of spoken and written English in both formal and informal contexts
• Demonstrable ability to build positive professional relationships
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Good command of MS Office, ability to use computer and learn new systems

Desirable

• Experience working in mental health
• Experience working in supported living schemes
• Experience dealing with challenging behaviours

About us

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East.

Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities.

As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year.

Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive.

We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

Values

• We focus on Excellence and innovation.
• We are Caring and Compassionate.
• We are Inclusive and Trusted.
• We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities.

If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021.

We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

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