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Holbeach, Lincolnshire
Support Worker
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £8.30 per hour |
Overview
Fancy a job where you can be a superhero without having to wear a cape? Ever thought of becoming a support worker? We are looking for support workers to join the dedicated and hard working teams at our residential and supported living services. We provide support to wonderful individuals with learning disabilities and conditions such as Autism, Aspergers, Down's Syndrome, Epilepsy etc. You don’t need to have experience in health and social care, but you do need to be passionate about what you do and show compassion and kindness towards the people we support. Being a support worker is not just about personal care. In fact, it’s only a small part of it. Bay Lodge is a residential service in Holbeach for adults aged 18-40 with learning disabilities, autism spectrum conditions and complex health needs. Staff help people to develop person-centred plans that are tailored towards individual needs and focused on outcomes, supporting the individual to be as independent as possible. People are supported to take part in activities that enrich their lives and build on skills. Staff will work closely with the person, families and health care professionals to provide the best care possible. Does this sound like something you could do? Your duties will include: Supporting individuals to plan and engage in activities in line with their individualised activity planner, which could include holidays, social events, religious and sporting activities, education and employment. Maintain the general health, wellbeing and emotional needs of the people we support. Encouraging individuals to access a range of opportunities and experiences. Supporting individuals to keep in contact with family and friends, and to participate in social and community activities. And, of course, you need to ensure that the dignity and choice of the people we support is preserved at all times. We are not an agency - you will be working for Achieve together as part of our amazing team, and will benefit from our in-house learning and development opportunites right throughout your career. You'll work at one service, not driving from client to client, so you'll form a close bond with the people you support and your colleagues (and be paid for your entire day's work). If this sounds like you - apply now Why work for Achieve together? In addition to your salary of £8.30 per hour, our benefits package includes: a pension scheme paid annual leave reward/recognition schemes a generous staff discount and benefits scheme excellent opportunities for career progression many services have a 10p per hour salary increment after 1 and 2 years in role Once you choose to apply you will be asked to create an account with us. This will only take a moment and will allow us to contact you regarding the vacancy and enable you to track the progress of your application. We are not an agency and won't share your details with any other companies.