We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to join our team, providing person-centered care and support to individuals with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours in a supported living environment. As a Support Worker, you will play a key role in helping service users live fulfilling, independent lives by promoting their well-being, encouraging positive behaviours, and helping them achieve their personal goals., * Person-Centered Support: Provide high-quality, tailored care to individuals, supporting their physical, emotional, and social needs while respecting their dignity, choices, and preferences.
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Promote Independence: Encourage and assist service users in developing life skills, such as budgeting, cooking, and personal care, to enhance their independence in daily living.
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Manage Challenging Behaviours: Use de-escalation techniques and behaviour management strategies to support individuals in coping with challenging behaviours in a safe, compassionate manner.
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Health & Safety: Ensure the safety and well-being of service users at all times by following individual risk assessments and care plans, and maintaining a safe living environment.
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Build Positive Relationships: Foster strong, trusting relationships with service users, their families, and external professionals (e.g., social workers, healthcare staff) to promote collaboration in care planning and delivery.
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Support Plans: Following individual care and support plans of each client
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Daily Activities: Assist service users with personal care, daily routines, and participation in community activities to encourage a balanced, healthy lifestyle.
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Documentation: Keep accurate, up-to-date records on the service user’s progress, incidents, and any other relevant information in line with company policies and regulatory standards.
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Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and/or challenging behaviours is preferred but not essential-full training provided.
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Strong communication skills and a compassionate, patient nature.
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Ability to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours in a calm, supportive manner.
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A commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
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Knowledge of safeguarding practices and health and safety regulations.
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Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.
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Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
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Company events
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Company pension
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Employee discount
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Employee mentoring programme
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Free parking
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Health & wellbeing programme
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On-site parking, * Competitive salary
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Free comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
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An attractive pension scheme
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Generous holiday entitlement
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Free access to mental health and well-being support services
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Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
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Company smart phone
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Monthly staff recognition and reward schemes
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A supportive and fun team with a wealth of experience
If you’re passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team that makes a real impact every day!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £11.60 per hour
Benefits:
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Company events
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Company pension
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Employee discount
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Employee mentoring programme
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Free parking
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Health & wellbeing programme
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On-site parking
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Referral programme
Physical Setting:
- Residential home
Contact Detail:
Fosse Healthcare Recruiting Team