Female Support Worker

Female Support Worker

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] About Us: We are a people centred service for adults with learning and physical disabilities. Our supported living schemes encourage independence and assist individuals in living positive and meaningful lives as part of the community. We work to enrich lives through maximising their personal potential whilst removing barriers and widening horizons for the people we support. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are rated as Outstanding by CQC and are also accredited by the National Autistic Society. We have support schemes on the Wirral, Cheshire West (in the Overpool area) and provide outreach services in the wider community. Are you looking for a rewarding career making a real difference in people’s lives? Then look no further, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team as a Support Worker.

Who are we looking for

• Kind and compassionate individuals, who show a genuine interest and commitment to caring for people with learning/physical disabilities/mental health issues.
• Dynamic and passionate individuals willing to help the people we support to lead fulfilled lives to a high standard of care within one of our vibrant schemes.
• Experience as a support worker, carer, or healthcare assistant preferred but not essential as full training and guidance is supplied.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Full driving licence desirable but not essential.
• This post is restricted to female applicants only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 (Occupational Requirement).
• [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is not able to offer sponsorship/work visas to applicants.

What you will be doing

• Working as part of a warm friendly team, based within one of our schemes assisting the people we support in a homely environment.
• Supplying 24/7 care on a rolling rota - covering early, late, wake nights and weekend shifts.
• Playing a pivotal role in an individual’s care team, supporting them to maximise independence, and giving them the opportunity to live their life to the fullest.
• Helping individuals participate in social and recreational community-based activities.
• Supporting individuals in their daily activities, accompanying them to appointments and outings.
• Ensuring all records are up-to-date and accurate. Monitoring and reporting changes in behaviour or health status.
• Helping to maintain a safe and clean environment for individuals.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £13.45 per hour. Hours: 35 per week. Benefits include: Competitive pay - Time and a half for Bank Holidays, Workplace Pension, Comprehensive in house training and opportunity to complete level 2 and 3 NVQ in Adult Health Social Care with external trainer, £200 New Starter Bonus for all new staff who pass probation, £75 Staff Referral Scheme, Westfield Health (Health Cash Plan, Optical, Dental, Physiotherapy, health and wellbeing services), Westfield Rewards (discounts and rewards), Access to Blue Light Card.