Support Worker

Better Healthcare Services ,
Chelmsford, Essex
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £17,000 per annum

Overview

At BHC we truly believe that caring is a vocation not just a job. We understand the pressures of the role so ensure that all of our care workers are valued, respected and supported. We are currently working with an organisation that delivers care and support services in dedicated schemes with care and support on-site and in the community. They are opening a small new scheme for adults with learning disabilities in Chelmsford and are looking for experienced and energetic Support Workers to join their new team. As a care and support worker you will provide care and support to customers. Within the role you will be providing support including settling customers into their home as well as creating holistic support plans to support with more complex requirements whist also managing risk. You’ll be working in a fast-paced environment where you can benefit from comprehensive in-house training to continue developing your skills. The company offer excellent benefits and progression including: Responsibilitie s: Providing personal care, domestic tasks and housing related support in a residential setting or lone working in the community. Providing boundaries and direction around positive behaviours. Promoting choice and independence. Supporting service users to live a life as full as possible and to engage with the community. Provide physical and emotional support, ensuring that respect, dignity and confidentiality is maintained at all times. Requirements: Experience of providing care and/or support to vulnerable people. Possess excellent people skills. Have a passion for supporting adults with learning disabilities. Be able to develop and maintain good working relationships Be able to demonstrate positive personal authority. Have great communication skills. Benefits: 28 days annual leave plus public holidays and an additional Belief Day, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave Healthcare cashplan Matched contribution pension scheme (up to 9%) Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Salary sacrifice schemes and season ticket loans Life assurance scheme Paid volunteer days Plus lots of voluntary benefits including cash back and discounts from high street names. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS OPPORTUNITY PLEASE CONTACT US ON OR EMAIL . BHC is an Equal Opportunities Employer