Support Worker

Support Worker Bedford 40 hour week Day and Night Shifts GBP24,400 per annum

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young adults with complex needs?

Our client specialises in providing long-term residential care, plus respite care and support in the community for young people from 16 years with complex needs including autism and learning difficulties.

In this rewarding role, you'll create a caring and supportive environment that respects individual needs, empowering young adults to strive for independence and achieve their aspirations.

Join the team and experience a relaxed and inclusive working culture, where managers are not only supportive but also knowledgeable, and always ready to guide and assist you. They are committed to providing equal opportunities and actively encourage a diverse workforce.

Ideally, you should have the ability to drive or have reliable access to transportation. While dependence on public transport, especially during nights and weekends, might pose a challenge, the employer understands that individual circumstances vary.

Therefore, they encourage all interested applicants to address this in the application form. They will review this information along with your home address and consider it as a part of their holistic evaluation process.

Are you ready to be a positive force in their journey?

Are you the right person for the job?

• Building meaningful relationships with young adults
• Experience dealing with Mental Health
• Excellent communication skills with colleagues, families, and other professionals
• Ability to write clear and concise reports
• Understanding and meeting the diverse needs of young adults through planning and assessment
• Experience in working with learning difficulties, autism, challenging behaviour, and complex medical needs
• Emotional resilience when facing these challenges
• Caring environment experience
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, including staying updated on mandatory training
• Basic ICT skills
• Knowledge of CQC Regulations, Health and Social Care Act 2008, and CQC Registration Regulations 2009
• Familiarity with various communication methods, Positive Behaviour Support, safeguarding procedures, and Equal Opportunities implementation

What will your role look like?

• Implementation of Care Quality Commission CQC regulations to the highest standards
• Adherence to policies and procedures
• Creating a safe and supportive environment for young adults
• Acting as a positive role model
• Conducting assessments of needs for each young adult
• Maintaining detailed records and reports for care plans
• Contributing to domestic duties and ensuring high standards of cleanliness
• Meeting the rights and needs of young adults in all aspects
• Promoting and maintaining positive anti-discrimination practices
• Active participation in staff meetings, supervision sessions, and training sessions
• Demonstration of good practice in all areas of work

What can you expect in return?

• Excellent training opportunities, leading to formal qualifications
• This is a rapidly growing company, and there will be many opportunities for advancement (to Senior Support Worker, Deputy Manager and even Registered Manager for those who perform, shine and want to develop)
• They have always promoted from within where possible

If your CV is shortlisted, you will be invited to an initial telephone interview, then a formal 2nd interview with the local service manager.

What s next? It s easy! Click APPLY now! We can t wait to hear from you!

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