Job profile

We are recruiting self-motivated and enthusiastic support workers to provide care and support to adults with learning disabilities within their own homes. You need to be proactive to enable individuals to have choice and access to leisure and social activities. The role includes intimate personal care: showering/bathing, dressing or undressing, assisting with toileting, supporting individuals with their finances along with administering/auditing their medication, meal preparation or support with this. You will have an understanding of the importance of social inclusion, promoting independence and enabling positive life choices.  

What will be expected from me?

• Flexibility
• Compassion
• Ability to use your own initiative
• Follow policies and procedures
• Follow care, support plans and risk assessments
• To attend team meetings and supervisions.
• To ensure all the needs of the individuals are met on a daily basis.
• Report directly to your assistant manager

*This list is not exhaustive and outlines some key responsibilities

Essential requirements:

• Candidates must be willing to complete any qualifications and training necessary should they be successful.
• Candidates will need to provide certificates of previous qualifications should they be successful.

What can I expect?

• Generous annual leave
• Support and access to high-quality training programmes to progress your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
• Access to Wellbeing Coaching if required, Support for Carers, a Sense of Belonging.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card and many more.

For further information please contact Tammy Snowden on 01924 302680