Support Workers - Afternoon Shifts

Quality Service Recruitment Limited; Worksop; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days paid holiday

Job summary

Quality Service Recruitment Limited is seeking experienced Support Workers for weekend shifts in Worksop. The role involves supporting residents in a care home specialising in Autism and Learning Disabilities, mostly 1-2-1 with backup staff.

DBS within 6 months and up-to-date training are required, with sponsorship not offered. You'll work shifts such as Afternoons and other requests, earning £12.99 per hour and accruing up to 28 days holiday per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 months experience in a care environment.
• DBS dated within the last 6 months or the facility to pay for one at £49.50 upfront.
• All relevant mandatory training up-to-date and ideally certificates to show for this or access to online training platforms.
• Referenceable work history covering the past 2 years.
• A passion to make a difference.
• Desirable experience with Autism and Learning Difficulties or understanding of these areas.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy and maintain dignity of residents.

Responsibilities

• Supporting clients with their personal care, ensuring comfort and dignity.
• Follow individualised care and activity plans to meet residents' physical and emotional needs.
• Complete logs throughout the day and report issues to the person in charge.
• Work effectively with the care team and perform checks throughout the day.

Skills

Empathetic care

Communication skills

Autism awareness

Job description

Are you looking for an extra income to pay for those unexpected bills?

Our client in Worksop is looking for experienced Support Workers to work various shifts over the weekend period. This care home has the facilities for up to 5 residents and they specialise in supporting individuals with moderate to severe Autism and Learning Difficulties. Their aim so to assist their residents in living their best lives whilst promoting independent living skills. It is desirable that you have experience of dealing with clients with Autism and Learning Difficulties or have a good understanding of this. This role is mainly working on a 1-2-1 basis with a resident with the backup of the full times staff. Some for of Safety Intervention and Epilepsy Awareness is desirable but not essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the clients with their personal care if required, ensuring their comfort and hygiene needs are met, always maintaining their dignity.
• Follow individualised care and activity plans to meet their residents unique physical and emotional needs of each client.
• Complete logs throughout the day and report any issues to the person in charge.
• Work effectively and professionally alongside the existing care team in performing checks throughout the day.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience with Autism and Learning Difficulties is desirable but not essential.
• An empathetic, patient, and highly motivated attitude towards care.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy.

For this role, you must have;

• A minimum of 3 months experience in a Care environment.
• A DBS dated within the last 6 months, registered on the update service or the facility to pay for one upfront at the cost of £49.50.
• All relevant mandatory training up-to-date and ideally certificates to show for this or we can assist you to access online training platforms.
• Referenceable work history covering the past 2 years
• A passion to make a difference

*Please note that we do not offer sponsorships*

This is an ongoing role that, potentially can become permanent for the right candidate!

Shift times are:-

• Afternoons – 1445 to 2100
• Other weekday shifts are available on request.

Rates of pay are £12.99 per hour. You will also accrue up to 28 days paid holiday per year.