Support Workers

New Chapters Support and Wellbeing; West of England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Job summary

New Chapters Support and Wellbeing in Bristol and surrounding areas is seeking caring and dedicated support workers to help vulnerable adults live independently in a supported environment.

You will assist with personal care, coordinate activities, implement behaviour management when needed, and keep accurate records to help develop personalised care plans. Previous experience in a supported living setting is essential, and you will join a close-knit team that values dignity and respect.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supported living setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Encourage the people we support to participate in their chosen activity or follow their interests.
• Coordinate scheduled activities for the people we support, using personalised rotas, liaising with others and ensuring facilitated activities and appointments are attended.
• Assist with personal care, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming, while respecting dignity and privacy, and/or support or prompt service users to undertake their personal care (as appropriate).
• Implement behaviour management strategies when necessary.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Update and maintain accurate records and take the lead and developing care plans.

Job description

At New Chapters, we are a family-run service that offers vulnerable adults the opportunity to live independently in a supported environment.

We are seeking caring and dedicated support workers in Bristol, Langford (BS40), Weston Super Mare and Almondsbury.

The role involves supporting a number of vulnerable adults with autism, learning disabilities, epilepsy and behaviours that may challenge. Previous experience in a supported living setting is essential. In return, we offer you the chance to make a positive difference to the lives of others, working within a caring and closeknit team, all while receiving competitive rates of pay and benefits.

• Encourage the people we support to participate in their chosen activity or follow their interests.
• Co-ordinate scheduled activities for the people we support, using personalised rotas, liaising with others and ensuring facilitated activities and appointments are attended.
• Assist with personal care, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming, while respecting dignity and privacy, and/or support or prompt service users to undertake their personal care (as appropriate).
• Implement behaviour management strategies when necessary.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Update and maintain accurate records and take the lead and developing care plans.