Supported Living Care Worker

halow; Guildford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

halow is recruiting a Supported Living Care Worker to provide person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities in Surrey. You will help plan daily activities, support independence, and encourage participation in social activities.

We offer full training including the Care Certificate and opportunities to study for NVQs. The role is 37.5 hours/week, 5 days over 7, with a starting salary of £26,000 plus £50 per sleep-in shift. DBS cost is covered and a driving licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• Resilience and adaptability.
• Confidence working independently.
• Understanding of learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Help supported adults plan their day-to-day lives.
• Support adults to achieve their goals and develop independent living skills.
• Encourage access to social activities, hobbies, work opportunities and community events.
• Provide personal care and administer medicine when required (full training provided).
• Report concerns about adults to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Resilience

Adaptability

Independent work

Learning disabilities awareness

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

• Work Experience Personal or professional experience is desirable but not essential
• City Guildford
• Province Surrey
• Country United Kingdom
• Postal Code GU1

About Us

halow equips young adults with learning disabilities and autism to live a life of purpose.

Every year we support over 250 young adults in Surrey, helping improve their lives for good. Learning new skills, becoming more independent and leading them to live the life they’ve always wanted.

Job Description

Salary: Starting from£26,000 per year plus an additional£50 per sleep-in shift.

Location: Primarily based in Guildford andCranleigh and supporting young adults to activities within wider Surrey.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week,working 5 of 7 days, on a rolling rota.
Shifts include:

• Early, day and late shifts (sleep ins on average twice a week)
• Some weekend working
  Please see below for an examplerota.

Are you looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference?

We're looking for a Supported Living CareWorkerto provide exceptional person centred support and nurture independence in adults aged 18+ through our highlyregarded Supported Living service.

New to care or looking to develop your skills?

With fully paid training including the industry recognised Care Certificate, andfurther development opportunities available including PositiveBehaviour Support and opportunities to study for accreditedNational Vocational Qualifications,we'll provide all the training and support you need to succeed.

If you are an individual who wants to make a difference to the lives of adults with learning disabilities living in Surrey then we want to hear from you!

You will beresponsible for:

Helping supported adults to plantheir day-to-day lives.

Supporting our supported adults to achieve theirgoals.

Helping individuals develop independent living skills within their own homes.

Encouraging people to access social activities, hobbies, work opportunities, and community events.

Some personal care and administration of medicine when required (Full training provided).

Reporting anyconcerns or potential for concern that you may have relatingto an adult we support to theappropriatepersonnel.

Requirements

• Resilience andadaptability

Confidence working independently

An understanding of learning disabilities

Age 18+ | Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)

• Willing to complete DBS check (initial cost paid by halow)
  
• Live within 20miles of this role, or have confirmed plans to relocate. (We do not advise moving solely for this position as we cannot guarantee a job offer at this stage.)
• Professional or personal experience supporting others
• Driving licence with access to a vehicle which can be used for organisational purposes

Please see the job description at the bottom of the page for more details

Flexible, immediate start dates available.Interviewsare ongoing and we reserve the right to make appointments before theclosing date, so early applications are encouraged.