Support Worker

Heathcotes ,
Caterham, Surrey
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Salary: £8.45 per hour

Overview

In response to the unprecedented events we are currently experiencing due to the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19, at this time we will be conducting our interviews via telephone or video calls. FULL TIME SUPPORT WORKERS – Queens Park Lodge, Caterham, Surry Heathcotes Group are currently seeking Support Workers for our 8 bedded residential service in Queens Park Lodge, Caterham is a specialist residential service for individuals with Autism, learning disabilities and challenging behaviours. At present we are an all-male house with verbal and non verbal individuals. The service has 8 en-suite bedrooms and provides twenty four hour support. All staff are NAPPI (Non Abusive Physical and Psychological Interventions) trained. We require highly motivated (preferably drivers)and caring individuals to provide support and encouragement to help the individuals we support to live active fulfilled lives in house and accessing the community The Role of a Support Worker: Encourage individuals to live a life that makes sense to them. Provide emotional support and encouragement where and when it is needed. Always using a person-cantered approach. Monitoring & reporting changes in health, behaviour and needs to relevant professionals. Ensuring the home is organised according to the needs of the service users and that safety measures are in place, you may also be expected to assist with housework, shopping, laundry. Transporting individuals or escorting to medical or other appointments and social activities. Supporting those who need it with budgeting and money management. Requirements: A compassionate and friendly can-do attitude. A willingness to work some evenings, weekends & bank holidays. Drivers preferred but not essential. Shift Pattern: shifts are planned in advance and will include work every other weekend. You will be contracted to 35 hours per work. Shift times are a mixture of the below; 7.30am - 2.15pm 2.15pm - 9.30pm 10am - 5.30pm What we offer in return: Pay rate is between £8.45-£9.15 per hour dependant on qualifications/experience. Paid holidays & Paid enhanced DBS check. Pension scheme. 12-week induction programme working towards achieving the Care Certificate & ongoing training support. Excellent career progression opportunities. Refer a friend scheme of £50 (ts&cs apply). If you are looking for a long and rewarding career, where you can really make a difference to the lives of the people we support, and you feel that you have the right values, attitude, and experience for the role of Support Worker, then we are keen to hear from you Apply below and a member of our team will be in touch Job Types: Full-time Salary: £8.25 to £8.85 /hour

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