AddressJob Title: Support Worker
Location: Swindon
Reports to: Senior Lead
Salary: £11.25 per hour - £12.50 per hour.
Benefits:
- DBS Check – the cost of your DBS annual renewal will be fully funded
- A supportive working environment with a focus on employee well-being and job satisfaction.
- Employee assistance program through Bupa
- Qualifications – Committed to the continuous development of all staff
- Enhanced rate of pay for overtime
- Annual company events
Hours of work: Full time or Part Time. You must be flexible to work earlies, lates, long days or sleep in’s.
Annual Leave: 28 days.
About us:
Kingdom Youth Services is a leading 16 plus provider dedicated to providing high-quality care and support to individuals in need. We are committed to delivering outstanding services and making a positive impact on the lives of the people we support.
Job Description:
· To actively contribute towards the maintenance of a positive culture within all KYS’s services, to be solution focused and promoting a positive attitude at all times.
· To have responsibility for the day to day running of the individuals houses, ensuring all legislation, company policy and processes are adhered to at all times.
· The ability to make decisions within your role and seek support/advice from management when necessary.
· To ensure all individuals receive the correct support, advice and encouragement.
· Maintaining the appearance and cleanliness of the individual’s home, encouraging the individual to take responsibility for this.
· Supporting individuals to live independently, including: budgeting their finances, housework, appointments and cooking.
· Motivate and support individuals with activities.
· Be responsible for the safeguarding of the individuals we support.
· Administer medication when required – full training will be given.
- To write and compile reports, update risk assessment (when necessary) and to ensure all tasks are completed on systems correctly.
- To implement support plans and risk assessments.
- Being committed to build healthy, professional relationships with the individuals and their families, social care workers and all KYS staff.
- To attend training and workshops to further your knowledge.
- To manage your own personal development through self-assessment, supervision and training.
Person Specification:
· To hold or be willing to work towards a Level 3 childcare qualification.
· Experience of working with young people/ adults with complex health, social care and education needs.
· Knowledge of legislation relevant to supported living and Adult and Child safeguarding.
· To proactively engage with all individuals to maintain safe boundaries and relationships.
· Self-motivated and committed to the role with a ‘Can do’ attitude.
· Have good communication and listening skills.
· Flexible approach to the company and role.
· Able to work independently and strong skills in time management.
· Can use a range of technology, such as internet, emails, databases, phones / IPAD’s.
You will be given a fully structured detailed induction, ongoing training, development and coaching to help you feel confident in your role and to help you advance in your career.
Please note
At this time we do not currently have
· In country or out of country sponsorships
· We do not have a relocation scheme and we do not provide accommodation
If you would like to be a part of our passionate team and feel that your values match ours, please apply by clicking the button below, or contact Penny on 01793 232817 or drop us an email at recruitment@kingdomyouthservices.info for an informal conversation about the role.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.25 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Shift:
- Day shift
- Night shift
Experience:
- Support Worker: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (required)
Ability to Commute:
- Swindon, Wiltshire (required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Swindon, Wiltshire: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
