Adults Residential Support Worker - up to £31,900 salary package.

The Support worker role offers an outstanding salary of between £11.50 - £12.50 per Hour (Basic salary based on competency based qualifying criteria) and regular overtime opportunities (paid between £14.00 - £15.00) to further increase earnings.

• Funded DBS
• Private Health Plan
• Death in Service, 2x Salary
• Contributory Pensions Scheme
• Blue light retail discount care
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Broad training and development
• Emergency days scheme
• Performance management programme to support progression
• Annual pay review
• Refer a friend scheme
• Annual superstar scheme
• Additional annual leave after 2 and 5 years’ service

The Role

You will be working as a Support Worker in our 6 bedded Adults residential service for short term stays and respite breaks. You will be caring for Adults between the ages of 16 - 25. The service provides care and support for individuals who have severe learning disabilities, acquired brain injuries and complex health needs who require 24-hour specialist care and support.

You will be working Early shifts, late shifts, long days and the rota does include alternate weekends. You will assist the management team in maintaining a safe and enabling environment that provides positive experiences to the adults accessing the service.

Duties

Provide a safe, caring and consistent home life for each young person.

To empower and enable young people to achieve their individual goals and full potential and strive towards building confidence and independence.

·        To be a positive role model at all times.

·        To ensure the respect and dignity of young people is maintained at all times.

·        To ensure the delivery of appropriate care and support is given with sensitivity.

·        To promote equality and diversity.

·        To support and cooperate with the effective and efficient operation of the service.

·        Ensure all health and educational needs of the young people are met.

·        To encourage and develop the life skills necessary to support independence.

·        To plan and undertake relevant leisure activities with young people.

·        Undertake keyworker/co-keyworker responsibilities and duties where necessary.

·        To adhere to all relevant policies, procedures, legislative and reporting requirements.

·        To actively participate in continuing professional development.

Qualifications / Experience

Successful candidates will need to have:

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 Diploma or QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care or in Residential Care or equivalent, and at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role within a residential setting.
• Ideally you will also have experience of working with children and young people with moderate to severe learning disabilities and/or physical disabilities, Autism, ADHD, sensory impairment, and associated behavioural challenges and/or complex care needs, however we will consider candidates from EBD residential settings also.

Skills/Abilities

We would love to welcome you to join our team if you possess the following:

• The ability to communicate on various levels
• Working knowledge of, following, and working to Care Plans
• Experience of Conflict Management and dealing with difficult situations
• The ability to work effectively during high pressured situations
• You will be a supportive team player
• You will be Caring and approachable
• Patient and welcoming
• Creative, Helpful and Reliable

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Additional Annual Leave Days after 2 and 5 years of service.
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme.
• Emergency Days Scheme.
• Funded DBS and Renewals.
• Life Assurance - Death in Service, 2x salary.
• Private Health Cash Back Plan.
• 24/7 Online GP, Scans, Physio, Counselling and more.
• 24 Hr Advice and Information Line and Well-being App.
• Retail Discounts and Cash Back Scheme.
• Gym Discounts.
• Blue Light Discount Card.
• Utilities Comparison Service.
• Contributory Pension.
• Performance Management Programme and Annual Review to support progression.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Refer a Friend Reward Scheme.
• Annual Superstar Awards.
• Counselling Line through the Care Workers Charity