Support Worker

We have Casual Vacancies in our CH&EP Supported Living. Working as part of a team to provide personalised care and support by following individual care plans and risk assessments so that service users are safeguarded.

• Caring for and supporting service users by following care plans and risk assessments so their physical, emotional, and mental health needs are met, and they meet their full potential and independence.

• Keep full, accurate and up-to-date records including risk assessments, care and support plans for service users and daily record of events while on duty.

• Support service users to manage their own emotions and behaviours and where possible to encourage and help them to do things for themselves e.g. dressing, washing, eating, socialising and managing their finances.

• Administer or support with medications.

• Assist service users with advice and support to help them manage their finances a well as providing support around the maintenance of their homes.

• Act as Key Worker using a person-centred approach complete monthly reviews of risk assessments, care and support plans and contribute to six monthly reviews.

• In line with care plans assist with risk assessments for events/access to the community for service users individually or in groups e.g., leisure facilities, libraries. Support service users with activities taking part where necessary e.g. shopping, days out, swimming.

• Build links within the community so service users can access facilities and services e.g. social, leisure, employment and education.

• Safeguard service users at all times taking necessary actions immediately and reporting any concerns or issues to management.

• Work positively with managers, colleagues and others e.g. social workers and health professionals to fully support service users. And encouraging feedback so we improve the care and support we give.

• Shares our values

• Has a commitment to people with dementia, learning and other disabilities

• Has the ability to learn and develop skills and a commitment to gaining level 2 QCF/NVQ in Social Care (or who already has it)

• Willing to undertake personal care and able to undertake manual handing tasks

• Able to support people in the community e.g. shopping, swimming, clubs and activities

• Reliable, flexible and a team player

• Additional leave

• Annual leave

• Car scheme

• Childcare

• Company pension

• Cycle to work scheme

• Employee discount, Salary: £23,151 – £23,893 per year (up to per hour: £12.38, £15.48 night/weekend, £18.57 bank holiday), The benefits of working for the Council go well beyond making a difference to people’s lives, as well as working within a supportive environment with people who share your values you will have access to a huge range of benefits including discounts on:

• High street and supermarket shopping

• Gym membership

• Holidays

• Days out

• Cinemas

• Childcare vouchers

• Cash back scheme on any medical treatment that you may require via Medicash

• Car lease scheme (Brand new fully maintained and insured car for 3 years in return for a fixed monthly payment via salary sacrifice)

• Cycle Scheme (Save up to £320 on the cost of a brand-new bike and equipment)

We also offer:

• Competitive salary

• A generous holiday allowance starting at 26 days pro rata (plus bank holidays) increasing with length of service to 31 days

• An excellent career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 22.3%. (Employer contributions elsewhere are typically 3%)

• Opportunity to do additional shifts

• A full induction programme and fully funded ongoing training and support from your very first day

• Supported to achieve QCF level 2 Social Care qualification

• The opportunity to develop your skills and career

• Rewards and Recognition for going above and beyond such as additional annual leave and shopping vouchers

• Supportive team

• Wide variety of working patterns

• Opportunity to purchase up to 10 days additional annual leave

• Free DBS checks

• Lifestyle Support – our employee assistance programme, which offers free 24/7 confidential assistance, practical information and emotional support.

Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment., Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £12 per hour for all contracted hours.

For an informal discussion please contact recruitment@vivocarechoices.co.uk

Please note that this job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk, For any technical enquiries please email Sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk and quote job reference number in all correspondence.