Support Worker – Barnsley (Adult Learning Disabilities)

Location: Barnsley

Hours: Full time, 37.5hrs

Salary: £12.31 / hr

Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship to work in the UK, and we do ask that you have 6 months of UK based work experience (in any sector) before applying; please note, this does not apply to school/college leavers.

Hollybank Trust is a charity based in West and South Yorkshire and we are proud of our reputation for excellence over our rich history. Our mission statement is to provide education, residential care, plus a range of therapies and enrichment activities for children, young people and adults with profound and multiple disabilities. We focus on ability not disability and celebrate our differences.

Being a Support Worker at Hollybank is a varied, exciting, and rewarding role. All of our services are unique, being tailored to suit the needs of adults and young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities and physical disabilities, and our teams work hard to ensure that the standards of care and support are consistent and of high quality.

No two days are the same at Hollybank, but the role will include:

• Supporting with activities
• Personal care
• Eating and drinking
• Supporting and helping with health care needs, including routine checks, attending appointments and social engagements
• Clinical support in administering medication and gastronomy care
• Encouraging and supporting the development of personal skills through hobbies and interests

Our new digital systems provide staff with more time to engage with the adults and young people, ensuring we capture all the great work we do. Oak House and Acorns, part of Hollybank Trust, is a small community home for 6 Adults with a range of complex physical and learning disabilities, in Worsborough just outside the centre of Barnsley. Our team supports the Adults with all aspects of their lives, including their physical, social and emotional needs, following their individualised care plans and delivering person-centred care.

We support the Adults to live enriched lives through a range of in-house and external activities, including structured activities at Hollybank’s main site in Mirfield. The team also works alongside Hollybank’s in-house therapies team, who assess the various aspects of the Adults’ needs in order to write their individual care plans and develop bespoke training to meet these needs. Our staff receive in-depth induction training to safely and effectively support the Adults, as well as regular refreshers to maintain the high standards the Adults have a right to expect.

What we look for from our staff:

• Confidence: being self-assured, asking for help when you need it and challenging behaviour or practices that you feel are inappropriate or unsafe.
• Curiosity: being inquisitive and welcoming change, asking questions about the way that we do things and why, and putting yourself forward to try new things.
• Happiness: being cheerful and positive, bringing your best self to work and sharing your enthusiasm for life with the people we are here to support.
• Kindness: being caring and compassionate, reaching out to your colleagues if they look like they’re struggling, being an active member of the team and working together to achieve shared goals.

What can we offer you?

• A competitive salary with enhanced rates for Bank Holidays and overtime.
• Training to give you the skills and knowledge you know to be a great support worker.
• An open, honest, and supportive working environment.
• A fantastic refer a friend scheme that rewards you for recommending new staff to us.
• Employee discounts with high street and online retailers, cinemas, and restaurants.