You’ll be supporting individuals with mental health illnesses and mild learning difficulties to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives whilst integrating back into the community.
You’ll …
- Be Creative – planning fun outings and establish new routines with the residents.
- Be Engaging – supporting residents to engage in the local community such as going shopping, attending events, grocery shopping and organising/attending medical appointments
- Be Encouraging – promoting independence where possible & encouraging residents to achieve personal goals such as keeping their rooms tidy, completing daily tasks, applying for voluntary jobs and attending college courses
- Be Supportive – providing emotional support to ensure the safety & wellbeing of the residents using our services by liaising with management and external professionals. Administering or supervising medication.
- Share our values – be kind, patient, fun, open minded, empathetic and compassionate– communicating well with residents using their chosen methods to support individuality. Prioritising the residents needs as well as completing your tasks on shifts. Monitoring & reporting any changes in health or circumstances of a resident to management.
- Be Enthusiastic – utilising the ongoing learning and training available so that you are able to progress within the company.
- Be Organised – completing all relevant documentation and organising the daily routine diary. Attending staff meetings every 3 months and individual support meetings every 6 weeks.
You’ll enjoy…
- Competitive pay
- Guaranteed hours – including full, part time, bank
- Company pension - to help prepare for your future
- Referral programme*
- Employee assistance programme – external company
- Excellent career opportunities – develop yourself and your career
- Paid ongoing training
- Paid holiday – to support your personal life
*T&Cs apply
You’ll need…
- Willingness to work towards additional training and additional
- Good understanding of working with individuals with mental health diagnosis, mild learning disabilities and visually impaired
- Commitment to providing quality care and support
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Patience, compassion and a positive attitude at all times
- A responsible, dedicated and flexible approach to work
- Competent IT knowledge and computer skills
- Flexible working - Day shifts, night shifts, sickness cover, weekend's.
Previous experience within social care is an advantage, however we will consider individuals with no previous experience as you’ll receive training on how to deliver high quality support.
All roles are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience for consideration. We look forward to reviewing your application.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Referral programme
Shift:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Work days:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends only
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
