Support Worker- Permanent Nights Roles And Mixed Shift Roles Available.

Job description

Join our friendly team at Sunny Vale supported Accommodation. We currently have opportunities for Support Workers to become part of our homely environment and team. There are day and night shifts available, and we work on a 3-week rolling rota so you will always know your shift in advance.

At Sunny Vale we consider ourselves to be an understanding and accommodating employer and are proud to say we have achieved Investors in people gold. We do our best to take care of our staff here.

We offer supported living services for adults with learning disabilities, mental health problems, complex needs, challenging behaviour and disabilities. Through our person-centred approach we assess the needs, wishes and goals of each individual.

The role of a Support Worker is to enable the people we support to live happy, healthy and fulfilled lives in a way which maximises independence and choice. As a Support Worker you will work with personalised support plans to ensure that all care and support provided is delivered in line with the wishes of the individual and in line with both organisational and regulatory standards, policies and procedures.

Rate of pay ; Graded from 1-3 , starting at £11.60 an hour

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave ( pro rata , inclusive of statutory bank holidays*)
• Cost of DBS
• Induction and on-going training and development.
• Commitment to supporting people who have learning disabilities to live lifestyles of their choosing

Responsibilities:

• The support you provide will be person centred and focused on ensuring each individual maintains develops their skills and independence in line with their chosen outcomes.
• Provide support, including (but not limited to) help with personal care, budgeting, shopping, cleaning, cooking, laundry and assistance with medication.
• You will also support in engaging in social activities and assisting the person to maintain relationships with family and friends and being active in their community including employment or study.
• Maximise and promote each individuals independence, choice, dignity and privacy.
• To provide support in all daily living activities to suit the needs and wishes of the individuals, keeping them healthy and safe

Please note all our Support Workers must be subject to an enhanced D.B.S. All applications will be dealt with on an individual basis in accordance with our policy and organisational requirements.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Requirements

• Must be fully flexible and adaptable, this includes participating in our waking nights shift as and when required.
• Able to work as part of a team delivering high quality support services in accordance with an agreed plan. Also lone working during waking night
• Demonstrate positive values in line with equal opportunities legislation
• Able to promote and maintain independence, choice and respect throughout all aspects of the service
• Ideally NVQ in Social Care, or another relevant field- desirable
• Initiative
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of your work

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £9.75 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:

To keep our staff and residents safe we follow all the necessary guidelines including provision of all PPE equipment such as gloves masks aprons and hand sanitizers etc

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Liverpool L5 6RP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (experience preferred but not necessary)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £11.60 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Liverpool: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Sunny Vale- Support worker