Support Worker (Takeley)

Location: Takeley, Essex, CM6 1UY and CM22 6TL

Shifts: Full-time 42 hours per week (Monday to Sunday on a rota basis with alternating weekends)

Pay Rate: £12.21 – £12.47 per hour (dependent on qualifications)

Overview

Role Overview

• You’ll support adults with different needs such as learning disabilities, autism, ABI and mental health
• You’ll support them to flourish in a place they call home. You’ll empower the people we support to be ambitious and live fulfilled lives
• You’ll give high-quality support tailored to people’s needs
• You’ll do activities like cooking, art or listening to music, and get out for movie nights and food outings
• There is practical support too and helping people to reach their goals in smaller ways. You’ll manage medication, shopping, health needs and hygiene as well as keep things tidy and safe
• And you’ll follow our procedures, so we give consistent, safe, and reliable care and support

Key Skills and Experience

Essential

• Good general education
• Honesty, reliability, trustworthiness, and a passion to make a difference
• Commitment to the aims and objectives of the home and of Ivolve
• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the ISA List (where applicable)
• A commitment to undertake training and development

Desirable

• RQF Level 2 or above in social care
• Previous experience within social care setting
• Knowledge and commitment regarding Equal Opportunities
• Knowledge of the regulatory frameworks
• Confident IT user

Our Support / Benefits

We go beyond expectations for our colleagues as well as the people we support. Our reward package includes much more than pay, 5.6 weeks annual leave, flexible working hours and pension. Your birthday off with pay after a year of service and there is a £300 refer a friend scheme too!

• Industry-leading recognition
• Social, financial and emotional wellbeing
• Training and development to reach your potential

If you’re ready for a job that can truly make a difference and you’re up for a challenge, then this is the role for you!