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Agincare Group; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend scheme

Fully funded training

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Agincare Group is seeking enthusiastic Support Workers to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health challenges.

As part of a dedicated team, you will encourage independence, support daily living activities, and ensure effective communication. We offer fully funded training, a company pension scheme, and a referral bonus. Join one of the UK’s largest care providers, committed to supporting care leavers and promoting equality.

Qualifications

• 12 months experience in support work required.
• Must have a full valid UK driver's license.
• Right to work for a minimum of 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Encourage independence and active community roles.
• Assist with daily living activities and personal care.
• Communicate effectively using chosen methods of individuals.

Skills

Great people skills

Enthusiasm

Positive approach

Team player

Job description

Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young individuals and deliver positive person centred outcomes for people with complex support needs who rely on our services.

You will need to be enthusiastic, have great people skills, and a positive and proactive approach to your role, supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health and complex needs.

Where you’ll be working:

We are looking for Support Workers to work in our services across;

We are looking for support workers to join our amazing team, and to continue delivering outstanding outcomes.

As an Agincare employee you’ll enjoy:

• Refer a friend scheme earn up to £500*
• Fully funded training and career development
• Company pension scheme

What is required from you?

• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work
• 12 months Experience in Support Work
• A full valid UK drivers Licence

How we achieve our outcomes with the people we support.

Encouraging –

people to play active roles in the communities in which they live, to encourage independence.

Supporting –

Activities of daily Living including social activities, personal care, routines, planning and preparation of meals and budgeting.

Communicating -

effectively communicate using people’s chosen methods

Engaging -

promoting and motivating people we support to enhance their quality of life

Specialising -

supporting people who may need positive behavioural support approaches

Recording -

keeping accurate records &reporting changes in health or circumstances of service users to management

Team player –

Working as part of a team, as well as being able to work using your own initiative.

About Agincare

‘We’re a family run business that’s been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, we’re one of the UK’s largest care providers and are continuing to grow. We have over 100 locations across England including care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.

Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently. We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.

All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.