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Do you want to join a High-Quality & Innovative Supported Living Service?
Are you committed to delivering person centred support to individuals with a learning disability and complex needs?
We are currently recruiting for Community Support Workers to work in our Supported Living Service in Crewe. You would be supporting individuals with a primary diagnosis of a Learning Disability and Complex Needs. This is a rewarding opportunity with real career progression.
We are looking for passionate and caring staff members to join our team working on a night shift basis 7.45pm until 8am or 9.30pm until 9.30am on a full-time basis.
Role Overview:
Contribute to the ongoing support of individuals, promoting their rights, independence and individuality. Provide person-centred support in their homes and the wider community.
You will have involvement in their day-to-day care, assisting with daily living tasks, social and recreational activities.
Promoting their wellbeing, fostering positive relationships and creating a meaningful and valued lifestyle.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide personal care and support in line with individual care plans.
- Assist with daily tasks, including meal preparation, cleaning, and personal hygiene.
- Encourage and support clients to achieve their personal goals and participate in activities.
- Provide emotional and practical support to individuals, offering reassurance and guidance when needed.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of care delivered.
- Work closely with a supportive team of professionals, ensuring the highest standards of care.
Essential Skills:
- Experience of supporting vulnerable people.
- Caring and supportive manner
- Honesty and integrity
- A genuine enthusiasm to support adults to develop and achieve the things that are important to them.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A positive attitude.
- A compassionate, patient, and flexible approach.
- Must have the Right to Work in the UK Full Time
Desirable Attributes:
· Experience of supporting people with a learning disability, autism and complex needs.
· Experience of supporting people who experience distress.
· NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent qualification
· As a Community Support Worker, your daily tasks will include:
ü Providing support and personal care to individuals so they can live as independently as possible.
ü Providing emotional support and encourage individuals to help themselves live fulfilling lives.
ü Carrying out domestic duties such as cooking, cleaning, laundry and helping the individuals with personal finances.
ü Working flexibly according to the individuals needs and wishes.
ü Supporting individuals with administering medication, storage of medication and to follow record keeping procedures.
ü Participating in training opportunities, formal and informal to gain a wide understanding of the individuals needs and disabilities so as to facilitate their independence and choice.
ü Providing the opportunity for individuals to take part in leisure, social and education activities.
ü Managing behaviours of concern and the ability to diffuse situations using a Positive Behaviour Support approach.
Start date: ASAP
Working Relationships
The support worker will be required to develop and maintain good working relationships with staff, management colleagues, visitors, carers, visiting professionals, commissioners and registration bodies.
Reward Package
- A competitive salary, depending on qualifications, for working a seven-shift fortnight
- £1 extra per hour overtime rate on top of basic
- Extra 0.50p per hour if you hold a Full UK Manual Drivers Licence and regularly drive the person we supports’ vehicle
- Extra 0.50p per hour if you have an NVQ in Health & Social Care.
- 22 days annual leave; plus your Birthday.
- 8 public holidays
- Statutory sick pay
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Continuing Professional Development
- Enrolment for NVQ as desired following successful probationary period
- Plus, additional benefits
If you are interested in applying, please do not hesitate to submit your CV or contact Julie Brookshaw on Mobile: 07742 073 013 for further information.
PLEASE NOTE - WE ARE NOT ABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP AT THIS TIME.
All Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.10-£14.10 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you require sponsorship?
- If applicable, when does your Right to Work expire?
Language:
Work Location: In person
