Support Worker

Jupiter Recruitment; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rotas 4 weeks in advance

Overtime opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Clear career progression opportunities

Access to holiday pot

24/7 support

Job summary

Jupiter Recruitment is partnering with a leading children's healthcare provider to recruit a dedicated Support Worker for a residential setting in Worcester. You will deliver high quality, person-centred care to a young individual with complex needs, supporting daily living, mobility, and emotional wellbeing.

The role requires NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care and prior experience in similar settings.

Qualifications

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care is required.
• Experience in a similar role and setting is desirable.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with individuals and families.
• Strong communication and observation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 3:1 or 4:1 person-centred support within the home.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, medication and daily living needs while maintaining dignity and privacy.
• Provide emotional support and companionship, encouraging independence and individual choice.
• Support with behaviours that may challenge, following agreed care plans and positive behaviour support approaches.
• Monitor wellbeing, maintain accurate care records and follow safeguarding procedures to ensure safe, consistent care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Excellent communication

Patient approach

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed Support Worker to provide high quality, person centered support to a young individual with complex care and support needs within a residential care setting in Worcester, West Midlands area.You will be working for one of UK's leading children's healthcare providers

We are looking for people who genuinely want to make a positive difference to the life of the individual they support.The right person will be patient, understanding and willing to build a trusting relationship, while being there for the individual through both their good and more challenging days

As a Support Worker your key duties include:

• Provide 3:1 or 4:1 person-centred support within the home
• Assist with personal care, mobility, medication and daily living needs while maintaining dignity and privacy
• Provide emotional support and companionship, encouraging independence and individual choice
• Support with behaviours that may challenge, following agreed care plans and positive behaviour support approaches
• Monitor wellbeing, maintain accurate care records and follow safeguarding procedures to ensure safe, consistent care

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Previous experience in complex care, homecare, supported living, residential care, nursing care or a similar environment is desirable
• Experience supporting individuals with complex care or support needs
• A caring, compassionate and patient approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build professional and trusting relationships with individuals and their families

**To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care + experience working in a similar role and setting**

The successful Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of £27,144 - £36,192 per annum.This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 36-48 hours a week on days & nights.In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Rotas 4 weeks in advance
• Regular opportunities for overtime
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive management and clear career progression opportunities
• Access to your holiday pot at any time, releasing the funds when you need them most
• 24/7 support, with somebody always on hand to advise and help

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