Job Description

Role Description

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference to individuals lives?

We are currently looking for support workers to work in London area.

As a support worker not only will you change people's lives by doing something you enjoy, you will learn about yourself as an individual and gain some of the best life experiences.

What will you be doing?

As a support worker no two days are the same and every day is different. Your role will consist of a variety of tasks as well as delivering person-centered support and promoting individual's independence. Some tasks involved in the role will include:

Accessing the local community - accompanying them to go shopping, pop out for lunch or even a day out at the theme park! Daily living support - Assist with meal preparations, helping around the home such as vacuuming and washing clothes. Companionship - Sharing conversations and spending time together. Personal Care - Cleaning, showering and assisting with medication. Running errands - Assisting with tasks such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions. Supporting someone to achieve their goals in life.
Why choose us?

We provide all of our staff with an excellent training programme which includes online training courses, short courses as well as nationally recognised qualifications, A full day induction, shadow shifts as well as the opportunity to gain qualifications and progress within the company.

We also have a fantastic range of benefits for our staff which include:

Employee Assistance Programme (which includes face-to-face counselling) Monthly Employee Recognition awards. Enhanced pay rates over Christmas (support shifts) Opportunity to gain qualifications fully paid for by us!
Bright Brains Global Ltd offers individuals support for living across locations in Kent as well as in their own homes within the community, who are diagnosed with having a learning disability or long term mental health conditions.
Being a support worker is more than just a job. You will be helping the individuals gain independence, whilst living healthy, happy and fulfilling lives.
If you share our values and have compassion, empathy and willing to take on a challenge, this could be the job for you.

Main Responsibilities

To work with your staff team and others in the development of support, assisting people we support with plans which accurately reflect their own needs, strengths and wishes. To adhere to and remain familiar with all contents of the Company's Policies and procedures, obtaining further information when required. Maintain effective knowledge of all company procedures and policies, help develop the company and its policies to provide outstanding support to every person we support. To ensure that all statutory requirements are adhered to, familiarise yourself with local commissioning and main contracts under which we provide support (SIS). Actively assisting in the prevention of accidents to people we support, staff teams and others. To deal promptly and effectively with all complaints and grievances as per company guidelines. To support and develop the successful operations of quality control and administration systems. To positively support the use of innovative technology, bring forward ideas for improvement and development. Receive supervision/appraisals and identify your own personal training needs. Attending training days. To be involved in the development/training of staff where necessary, supporting any new inductions act as a mentor to new staff promoting the culture and ethos of the company. Promote housing cleanliness and maintenance to a sociably acceptable standard including maintaining up-to-date Health and Safety and risk assessments. Supporting people to maintain accommodation and grounds, recognise self-neglect and report any concerns. Recognising poor or bad practise and reporting at all times anything which concerns you. Promoting and adhering to all aspects of Health & Safety at work, making sure you report all and any issues that may be a risk to you or others. Positively represent the company values, culture and ethos at all times, represent our reputation and professionalism. Maintain professional boundaries at all times. Ask questions.

Qualifications

We are looking for kind, caring individuals that are passionate about making a difference in people's lives. Smartphone required due to paperless way of working. Previous experience in the care sector is essential.
Bright Brains Global Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our service users. Therefore this post is subject to appropriate references and an enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Flexitime
Physical Setting:

Live-in Residential home
Shift:

12 hour shift
Work days:

Every weekend Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Support Worker 12052025