support worker - social services

Western Human Resource Corp; Richmond; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Richmond, England, seeks individuals to support clients with special needs. The role involves preparing reports, supervising clients, and implementing life skills workshops. Candidates must have relevant certifications and 1-2 years of experience. The job is physically demanding and requires a valid driver's license. Competitive hourly pay offered with a full-time contract.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Basic understanding of special needs populations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports or case histories.
• Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses.
• Develop and implement specific services within the community.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Judgement

Client focus

Flexibility

Initiative

Team player

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Tools

First Aid Certificate

Medication Administration Certificate

Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate

Food allergy and anaphylaxis training

Behaviour management Certification

CPR Certificate

Job description

Job details

• Salary 25.91 hourly / 30 hours per week
• Terms of employment Term or contract Full time
• Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, On call, Overtime available
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3427084

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Implement life skills workshops
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Conduct follow-up assessments
• Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• Resolve conflict situations
• Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures
• Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
• Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Behaviour management Certification
• Food allergy and anaphylaxis training
• Intensive behavioural intervention Certification
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• Medication Administration Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Adolescents
• Elderly
• Persons who are blind/visually impaired
• Persons who are deaf/hard of hearing
• Persons with learning disabilities
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Persons with physical disabilities

Security and safety

• Confidential security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-12-11