Q Care is looking for an experienced Support Worker to join our community based county-wide Sensory Impairment Support Team in Gloucestershire.
You’ll work with our team to provide housing -related support, acting as an advocate and supporting people to manage and maintain their accommodation.
This is an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of a team focused on supporting people with a sensory impairment to navigate systems and have access to services.
Sound like you? Come and join us!
Responsibilities:
› To support people to maintain and improve their independence.
› To carry out risk assessments, identify tasks and agree areas of support needed.
› Support with access to information and services - e.g. Benefits, budgeting, debt management, training, health, legal services.
› To act as an advocate.
› To liaise with statutory and voluntary agencies and signpost as required.
› Undertake reviews and outcomes monitoring with service users, using their views to suggest ways in which the service may be improved.
Essential Requirements:
› Experience of working with people with a sensory impairment.
› Either knowledge of British Sign Language as a native user, or to Level 2.
Or a commitment to attend BSL courses to develop skills
› Driver’s Licence and use of a vehicle for work purposes, as this role requires regular travel to various locations across Gloucestershire.
› The ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
› Listening skills and the ability to understand and support with sensitivity.
› The ability to work independently and manage your own case load, as well as work as part of a team.
Perks:
- Company Health and Well being program.
- Company mobile phone.
- Paid business mileage.
- Paid holidays. 5.6 weeks annual leave, pro rata of the hours you work, including bank holidays.
- Workplace Pension
- Entry into the monthly payroll prize draw.
- Access to our Employee Savings Club.
Due to the requirements and needs of the people we support, this role may very occasionally require you to work an evening or a weekend.
Salary advertised is Pro Rata.
For more information, please contact Menna Pugh on: [email protected]
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £22,500.00-£23,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
