Are you looking for a rewarding career where no two days are the same?
Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable adults?
Lexrae Support is a leading provider of supported living care services dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with diverse needs, including autism, learning disabilities, mental health and challenging behaviour. We are committed to providing compassionate, person-centred care that promotes independence, dignity, and empowerment, allowing those we support to reach their potential and lead a fulfilled life.
We are seeking proactive, passionate and experienced staff who are committed to making a difference to someone's life.
These roles will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis depending on quality of the applicant.
You will be working with adults with learning disabilities, complex needs and behaviours which may be challenging. You will be working actively as part of our dedicated support team, focusing on our service user's direct needs, promoting independence and supporting decisions about their future development and progression. You will be encouraging a fun, fulfilling lifestyle and allowing the service user to explore their community.
At Lexrae Support, you will be provided with specific training to develop your knowledge and skills. We also have amazing career progression opportunities if you aspire to forge a career in care.
It is necessary that we employ female support workers for these roles as the specific service users require female-only staff.
Responsibilities
- Support clients day-to-day to be able to live a full and independent life
- Driving or supporting clients to access public transport to appointments and to activities stated in their support plans
- Organise day trips for service users to enjoy
- Act as an advocate and key worker as and when required
- Dispense medication / support clients with taking of medication
- Support the service user in line with their care plans
- Working positively with other staff within the team
- Support the clients to keep a tidy home and encourage hygiene and cleanliness
- Encourage clients to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle
- Where appropriate, support the involvement of families, friends, social workers etc
- Complete all administration work as required
- Work within and implement our policies and procedures, including confidentiality and safeguarding
Skills
- Strong-minded
- Being proactive
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Ability to lead by example
- Ability to communicate effectively in a verbal and written fashion
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Benefits:
- Starting from £12.71 per hour
- Paid mileage
- Career development opportunities
- Employee benefits
- Pension
- Contracted employment
- Accrue annual leave based on what you have worked
- And much more!
Ideally, you will have some experience or have gained your Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, however, we will also recruit staff with no experience as long as you show passion and the values a support worker requires to work in care. There are also opportunities to gain qualifications throughout your time with us.
Although driving licences are not essential, please note that applicants with full UK driving licences are preferred to meet the needs of our clients.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- How many hours per week are you looking for?
- Do you have the right to work in the UK?
- Do you require a sponsorship to work in the UK?
- How comfortable are you with tasks such as personal care, record-keeping, and supporting individuals with mobility or medication?
- Describe a time when you helped someone overcome a challenge or achieve something important to them. What did you do?
- Have you had any periods in 10 years or longer without employment or formal education?
If yes, please explain the reason for this gap
Experience:
- Supported Living: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
