Support Worker in Amersham

As a Support Worker with CrossReach, you will provide consistent, person centred support to people within a residential or day care setting. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will help individuals feel safe, supported and empowered as they work towards stability, independence and positive life changes. This is a varied and meaningful role where your relationship building, professionalism and care make a real difference.

What your role will involve:

• Providing day to day support and care in line with individual needs and risk assessments
• Supporting people to settle into the service and understand routines, rights and responsibilities
• Acting as a key worker and contributing to care and support plans
• Supporting therapeutic group work and individual development activities
• Assisting people to access health services, education, training and employment opportunities
• Encouraging daily living skills, independence and responsibility
• Supporting recovery journeys, including substance use monitoring where required
• Administering medication under supervision in line with policies
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to reviews, reports and meetings
• Supporting positive transitions when people move on from the service
• Working a rota including nights, which attract an enhancement

About you:

• You hold a recognised social care qualification at SVQ Level 2 or equivalent and are willing to work towards SVQ Level 3 if not already qualified.
• You are caring, resilient and able to build professional, respectful relationships with people who may have complex needs.
• You are comfortable working as part of a team, using basic IT systems, and taking responsibility for your role.
• Experience in social care or addiction services is desirable but not essential.
• You must be able to work within and uphold the Christian ethos of CrossReach, be willing to register with the SSSC and join the PVG Scheme.

If you are looking for a role where your support helps people rebuild confidence, stability and hope, we would love to hear from you. Submit your application today and join CrossReach as a Support Worker making a genuine difference every day.

We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that supports others.

• Access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card.
• A generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit.
• Enhanced family friendly policies.
• Access to our health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments.
• Access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges.

We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual's unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.

This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will also be required to be registered with SSSC and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration.