We are a residential care home based in Sutton Coldfield that cater to young adults between the ages of 16-24 who suffer with mental health diagnoses such as Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, OCD, Self-Harm, Addiction etc. as well as physical health conditions, emotional and behavioural difficulties etc.
We are looking for Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers to work closely with our young people to enable them to attain a good standard of living, inclusive of maintaining their personal care and hygiene, nutrition, sleep, activities, hobbies, interests, education and career opportunities.
As a Healthcare Assistant / Support Worker, you will be supporting young people within the home to promote and improve their quality of living. Your duties will involve supporting with daily living, education, activities, any use of clinical equipment, domestic tasks, medication administration, and providing personal centred support in line with the support plan.
Due to the nature of your job, we need someone who is reliable, compassionate, professional, dedicated and highly motivated to join our diverse team. A minimum of at least 6 months care experience or previous experience as a support worker is desirable, notably in the areas of autism, mental health, learning difficulties and challenging behaviour. A level 2 QCF/NVQ in health and social care or equivalent is desired but not essential.
This job requires you to be flexible and work alternate weekends (this can sometimes be one weekend a month).
In return we can offer you:
- Full training and induction
- Block bookings and advanced assignments available
- Monthly pay (limited companies welcome)
- Holiday pay
- Pension scheme
- Professional development – ability to complete QCF/NVQ up to level 5 (Managerial level)
- Team building events
- Celebration of birthdays and festivals within the home
- Holidays with the young people
- Employee of the month scheme
- Regular spot checks and supervision
- Bonus scheme
- Opportunity to progress within the company – internal promotions and opportunities to be a part of our expansion projects.
Requirements
- Previous experience in a caregiving role is preferred, particularly with young people or in residential care settings.
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- A valid driving licence is essential for transporting clients as part of the role.
- Familiarity with IT systems for maintaining records and communicating effectively is advantageous.
- A compassionate nature with a genuine desire to help others improve their quality of life.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the necessary skills to excel as a Support Worker, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.
PLEASE NOTE:
We are unable to provide a sponsorship at this time. Please ensure you have the required "right to work" status before applying. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate anyone who does not have a right to work status.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary, Fixed term contract, Zero hours contract
Pay: £13.00-£17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Have you worked with children/young people in a residential care setting?
- Do you have at least 6 months of residential care experience within the UK?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
