Support Worker

Support Worker – Supported Living Service

Location: Bristol

Salary: £16 per hour

We're currently forming a team to assist three residents in our newly upgraded supported living service, focusing on community support. This is a great opportunity to join a dedicated team of Support Workers. For this position, a background in care and support is necessary. We're looking for individuals who can work independently, bring a friendly demeanour, and handle challenging situations. Our support extends to individuals with various disabilities, including learning disabilities, Huntington’s disease, Down’s syndrome, autism, and challenging behaviours.

Support will be provided 24/7 with staff ratios of one-to-one and two-to-one. Therefore, we're seeking individuals who can contribute to our team on a rotational basis.

In the world of care, it's more than just a job – it's a chance to be the hero in someone else's story. Every day, care workers have the power to make a real difference through simple acts of compassion and dedication. Whether it's lending a comforting presence during vulnerable moments, offering a reassuring touch, or providing essential support, care workers embody the true essence of heroism.

Key Responsibilities

• Person-Centred Support: Provide empathetic and person-centred support tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals in the service.
• Challenging Behaviour Management: Effectively manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours in a calm and professional manner, promoting a safe and supportive environment.
• Mental Health Support: Work closely with individuals facing mental health challenges, offering emotional support, and assisting in accessing appropriate mental health services.
• Learning Difficulties Support: Help individuals with learning difficulties in daily activities, fostering independence and promoting skill development.
• Collaborative Approach: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including healthcare professionals, families, and external agencies, to ensure a holistic and integrated support plan.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of support provided, incidents, and individual progress. Generate reports as required.
• Promoting Independence: Encourage and enable individuals to develop and maintain their independence, making choices about their lives and participating in community activities.
• A full UK driving license and access to a car is essential for the role.

Benefits/Package

· Industry and bespoke training plan – tailored to meet the needs of the individuals you support

· Career development and ongoing training opportunities

· Full support and supervision

· Mileage reimbursement – increased recently to support the recent fuel price increases.

· Flexible work patterns

· Rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to an individual’s life.

· Working for an outstanding CQC rated provider.

· Company mobile app for streamlined communication and support.

· Paid DBS

· Wellbeing support

The refer a friend scheme is worth £200 in total. This is split £100 after the person has worked 100 hours and then another £100 when they have passed probation (6 months usually).

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others?

If you are ready to contribute to a supportive and dynamic team and make a difference in the lives of those we care for, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Please contact our friendly recruitment team on 01484 629935 if you would like to know more about this position.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme

Day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Shift:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• Support Worker: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: BSLSL001