Female Support Worker(s)

Support2Independencea bit about us:

We are a people-centred service for adults with learning and physical disabilities. Our supported living schemes encourage independence andassistourservice usersin living positive and meaningful lives as part of the community. Weendeavourto enrich lives through maximising potential whilst removing barriers and widening horizons forthosewe support.
Support2Independencehas anOutstandingrating fromCQC and are accredited by the National Autistic Society. We have schemes on the Wirral, Cheshire West (Overpoolarea) and provide outreach services in the community.
Are you looking for afulfillingcareerand wanting to makea real difference in peoples lives? Then wewantto hear from you.Fill in an application now tojoin our team as a Support Worker.

Essential andDesirableCriteria:

• We are looking for a female Support worker(Under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1: general occupational requirements) we onlyrequireFemale candidates at the present time. These posts are open to female applicants only as being female isdeemedto be a genuine occupational qualification under the Equality Act 2010).
• Passionate, dynamicwomenwho wantto help the people we support to lead fulfilled livesand must also be able tomaintainthehigh standard of careexpectedwithin one of our schemes.
• Compassionate, kindwomen whohavea genuine interestinand commitment to caring for people with learning/physical disabilitiesandmental health issues.
• Must havestrong communicationand interpersonal skillsandpossessthe ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Previousexperience as a support worker, carer, or healthcare assistant preferred but not essential as full training and support isprovided.
• Full driving licence desirable but not essential.

** Support2Independence is not able to offer sponsorship/work visas to applicants **

Main duties and responsibilities:

• You will workas part of aclose-knitteam, basedinone of our schemesassistingtheservice usersin a homely environment.
• You will supply24/7 care on a rolling rota – covering early, late, weekend shiftsand wake night shifts where applicable.
• You will havea pivotal role in an individuals care team, supporting them tohelpmaximise independence, andgivethem the opportunity to live life to the fullest.
• You will helpservice usersparticipatein social and recreational community-based activities.
• You will supportindividuals in their daily activitiesfor example byaccompanyingthem to appointments andonoutings.
• You will ensureall records are up-to-date andaccurate.You willmonitorand reportchanges in behaviour or healthrelated matters.
• You will helptomaintaina safe and clean environment forthe service users.?

Benefits

• Competitive pay– Time and a half for Bank Holidays
• Workplace Pension
• Comprehensive in house trainingand opportunity to complete level 2 and 3 NVQ in Adult Health Social Care with external trainer
• £200 New Starter Bonusfor all new staff who pass probation
• £75 Staff Referral Schemeavailable to existing staff and paid once new staff member passes probation.
• Westfield Health – Benefits Include:
  • Health Cash Plan allowing you to claim money back towards cost of your essential health care (limits apply)
  • Optical, Dental, Physiotherapy and more
  • Provides access to health and wellbeing services
• Westfield Rewards(through smart spending app).Benefits include:
  • Discounts and rewards from hundreds of leading retailers, restaurants and destinations.
  • Access to exclusive discount sites
• Access to Blue Light CardA discount scheme for healthcare workers.Benefits:
  • Provides all members with thousands of discounts online and on the highstreet

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