Support Worker

Placed: 05/12/17
Region: Gloucestershire
Location: Cheltenham
Category: Jobs


Content of the advertisement:

Requiring dedicated support workers to join a well-established care organisation in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire supporting adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs. The role as a Support Worker requires a passionate individual to support service users in their own accommodation. As a Support Worker you will be committed to promoting independence and giving exceptional person-centred care.

This fantastic opportunity would suit any care workers based in Gloucestershire looking for a new challenge and a long-term career within a leading care provider. This organisation are requiring care workers to provide excellent support to those with a variety of difficulties and complex needs.

What's on offer as a Support Worker:

* Competitive salary plus additional sleep-in rate
* Access to further qualifications, training and progression opportunities
* Excellent management team

The Role:

* Delivering person-centred support to service users in accordance with CQC standards
* Encouraging the independence of the service users at all times
* Appropriately responding to individuals' needs in accordance with their care plans and risk assessments
* Always promoting the interests of the service users
* Acting as a positive role model and member of the care team
* Effective communication with the Senior staff as well as the Deputy/Service Manager

Requirements:

* NVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care (or willing to work towards)
* Experience working within any care setting e.g. supported living, residential home, domiciliary care
* A compassionate approach towards people with varying disabilities and complex needs
* Flexible to work shifts on weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins.

This post is suited to existing support workers keen to deliver outstanding care and committed to making a positive difference.

Benefits: sleep-ins (circa £3,000)

Price / Salary: £14000 - £15000/annum sleep-ins (circa £3,000)