Support Worker Nights

Recruiterlink Limited ,
Kent, Hampshire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £8.71 per hour

Overview

The role of a Support Worker at Yewdale Farm is a rewarding one. Use your skills to enable and empower individuals with learning disabilities to live as independently as possible within their communities. Our ethos is: PERSON-CENTRED FRIENDLY INNOVATIVE POSITIVE EMPOWERING Benefits of this role: - Competitive rates of pay for the sector: £8.72 per hour - We offer a full time permanent contract - We provide a full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards - We provide FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care - Stakeholder pension, Share Saving Scheme, Employee helpline to ensure that each employee has full support and access to counsellors - Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme - Career progression path available within the company. Fantastic opportunities for progression to management level. - Supportive and friendly management team - Regular Supervision - Staff Appraisals As a Support Worker for Yewdale you will have the following responsibilities: - Supporting residents to support themselves/encouraging independence. - Supporting with cognitive, physical or sensory impairments. - Work in accordance with care plans/support plans - Work in a person-centred way, respecting residents' dignity - Good communication and record keeping skills, ensuring confidentiality. - Understand keeping people safe from harm and knowing when to report. - Understand professional boundaries - Work well in partnership with others Requirements: Minimum of Level 2 in Health and Social Care Applicants must be a minimum age of 18 Able to work shifts and be flexible including bank holidays, evenings and weekends Desirable but not essential Previous experience of support work and/or working with people with learning disabilities /mental health needs. Full Driving Licence By applying for this role you accept the Recruiterlink terms and conditions that can be found on our website and agree to receive email notification of other suitable jobs