Job Description

Support Worker - Supported Living

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Location:

Burton Upton Trent

Pay:

12.21 per hour

Hours:

Full-time

Contract Type:

Permanent

Pre-Employment training mandatory

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Job Summary:

Here at Ascending Heights, we are seeking compassionate and reliable Support Workers to join our team in providing high-quality, person-centred support in our Supported Living homes. You will be supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, or physical disabilities to live as independently as possible in their own homes. You will be expected to be able to demonstrate that you can deliver the organisational values and expectations:

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ransparent- We commit to always advocating for the best interest of our people. Promoting open dialog through reporting and effective collaboration.

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mpowering- Providing all people with opportunities to develop skills and promote a culture that is inclusive and creative through positive risk taking.

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ccountable- Ensuring we all do what we say we will whilst upholding integrity. We deliver our commitment to take responsibility for our actions.

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aking a difference- Enabling all people to live a fulfilled life with opportunities tailored around individualised aspirations.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide day-to-day support to people, including help with personal care, medication, and household tasks whilst ensuring independence is promoted. Support individuals to achieve their personal goals, always promoting independence and choice. Accompany people to appointments, social activities, and within the community. Encourage life skills development such as cooking, budgeting, and self-care. Work collaboratively with families, professionals, and other team members. Maintain accurate records and contribute to support planning and risk assessments. Ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming home environment

Requirements:

Experience in support role is desirable but not essential - full training will be provided. A caring, patient, and respectful approach. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins. An understanding of safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of vulnerable individuals. Driving licence may be required depending on location/home. Willingness to be develop and learn skills tailored around our people supported.

What We Offer:

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training. Career development opportunities. Supportive team environment. Employee wellbeing and recognition programs. Company pension, holiday entitlement, etc. Employee of the month scheme Annual recognition awards. Employee Assistance programme. Blue light card access to discounts and major retailers. Opportunities to gain accredited qualifications in Health & Social Care

Mandatory training to be provided:

Please note:

All applicants must complete safeguarding and pre-employment training prior to interview as part of the short listing process

All successful candidates will be subject to a vetting process in line with safer recruitment requirements. This includes right to work checks, Enhanced DBS Check for Children and Adults workforce (H2I will cover the cost of this check) and satisfactory reference checks in line with safer recruitment requirements. Shaw Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Ofsted regulations outline that support workers working with children and young people must be 3 years older than the oldest young person within the home e.g., if a young person in the home was turning 18, you would need to be 21 at a minimum.

We are not able to support visa sponsorship applications.

Need more info?

Our Talent Bank team will answer your questions.


02476 936 969


talent@sccu.uk.com