At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people and adults with diverse needs in a caring environment.
- Company: Cedar Hope Care Services Ltd, a regulated care provider in Reading.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive pay, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Opportunities for personal growth and development in a supportive setting.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and empower individuals to live independently.
- Qualifications: Experience in care preferred; must be flexible and compassionate.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Cedar Hope Care Services Ltd, part of ISWP Holding, is an Ofsted and CQC regulated supported living service. We support clients who present a wide range of needs and challenges.
This role involves supporting young people and adults in the community and in our registered services. The needs of the young people and adults can include learning disabilities, autism, mental health issues, challenging behaviour, and other needs.
The role involves shift work patterns which are as follows:
- 8.00 am - 2.00 pm
- 8.00 am - 3.00 pm
- 8.00 am - 8.00 pm
- 2.00 pm - 8.00 pm
- 3.00 pm - 8.00 pm
- 8.00 pm - 8.00 am - waking night
- 2.00 pm - 11.00 pm - sleep in
- 3.00 pm - 11.00 pm - sleep in
Duties will include:
- Assist in carrying out individual programmes of care.
- Assist with the day-to-day individual care needs of the service user, including personal and intimate care, personal hygiene.
- Assist in providing constructive activities taking into account the particular needs of the person.
- Provide support to maximise the service users' independence.
- Ensure the maintenance of high standards of nutrition, health, safety, cleanliness, and personal hygiene.
- Provide support and opportunities for the service user to develop contact with people outside the service.
- Dispense and record medication.
- Work in a way that treats everyone equally and fairly, whilst promoting service users' rights and dignity at all times.
- Assist service users to plan holidays and support them if needed.
- Support service users in conjunction with the local authority safeguarding policy.
- Support service users in positive risk taking.
Person specification:
- Ability to travel effectively to different locations; driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferred but not essential.
- Satisfactory clearance of an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS, formerly CRB).
- Proof of right to work in the UK.
- Ability to demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people's behaviour, physical, social, and welfare needs.
- Good report writing skills.
- Good English language skills.
- Demonstrate professionalism.
- Flexibility - you must be willing to work evenings and weekends.
- Previous experience in a similar role.
These principal responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of duties, only a general guide to the post. In consultation with the post holder, the duties may change from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the service.
Note this post is exempt from The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (c.53) as it involves contact with children and vulnerable adults.
Support Worker in Reading employer: ISWP Assessment Services Ltd
Cedar Hope Care Services Ltd is an exceptional employer dedicated to providing meaningful support to young people and adults in the Reading area. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities within a supportive and inclusive work culture. Our flexible shift patterns and commitment to high standards of care ensure that our staff can thrive while making a positive impact in the community.
Contact Details:
ISWP Assessment Services Ltd Recruitment Team
