Job Description

Support Worker

Astounding Care Services provides high quality supported housing and support for individuals with challenging behaviour and learning disabilities. Due to our rapid growth, we are looking for individuals with ambition, creativity and commitment to join us in the role of Support Assistant.

Shifts Currently Available In The Reading Area

Monday to Friday - 08.00 - 20.00

Monday to Friday - 20.00 - 08.00

Saturday/Sunday - 08.00 - 20.00

Saturday/Sunday - 20.00 - 08.00

Bank hours available

Key Responsibilities:

maximisation of SU interests by liaising with internal and external stakeholders; and implementation of each SUs care plan

safeguarding the rights and dignity of each SU

fostering of a positive environment in which SUs are actively engaged

conducting daily assessment of SUs mental, emotional and physical state; updating associated records and informing management

supporting SUs to build their confidence, self-esteem and their ability to manage their mental health or learning disabilities symptoms

personal delivery of physical and mental care to SUs

promoting SUs health and assist in their accurate medication

promoting SUs hygiene and personal presentation

Supporting SUs with personal care, oral care, bathing and toileting

If you are passionate about supporting people, have good communication skills, are well organized and looking to further your career we can offer you:

28 days paid leave (including public holidays)

Paid In house training

Career opportunities and progression

Contributory company pension scheme

Other benefits include - business mileage, care certificates, paid shadowing and medication training.

Paid DBS

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21-13.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Flexitime On-site parking Referral programme
Physical Setting:

Care home
Shift:

12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Night shift
Work days:

Every weekend Monday to Friday
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Supported Living: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person