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We are seeking a passionate and caring Support Worker for our Supported Living Service in Pontefract, WF8. This post is for 37.5hrs per week. The Service is a unique bungalow with 4 bedrooms. The tenants share the communal lounge and kitchen. We provide 1:1 support for 4 tenants. All tenants have an individual support plans, ensuring they are supported in a person-centred way and are promoted to make own choices. Each person has their own individual care package of support.
Job Responsibility:
Providing 1:1 support for 4 tenants
Implementing individual support plans in a person-centred way
Promoting personalised choice and options regarding independent living, wellbeing and independence
Supporting tenants in individual activities
Working closely with families and significant others within the person's circle of care
Promoting equality, diversity, and following professional boundaries
Ensuring tenants have the 'Best life Possible'
Meeting tenants' care needs
Requirements:
Passionate and caring
Can be fully flexible around day shifts
Ideally hold full UK Driving Licence
Highly reliable and motivated
Flexible to meet service and tenant needs
Able to have positive relationships with families and individuals in circles of support
Committed to specific shift patterns (07.30 to 15.00, 14.00 to 21.30, sleeping night 14.45 to 22.15 finishing at 07.30 the following day, waking night 21.30 to 07.30)
Committed to complete all required training
Kind, compassionate, fun, and think 'out of the box'
Friendly but maintain professional boundaries
Good communication and listening skills
Team player
Fully document all interactions and ensure documents remain compliant
Share company values (We Include
We Deliver
We Aspire
We Respect
We Enable)
Patience
Empathy, compassion and sensitivity to others
Strong work ethic
Reliability
Honesty
Determination
Problem solver
Resilience
What we offer:
28 Days annual leave inclusive of statutory bank holidays (pro-rata for part time)
Pension Scheme
No uniform - wear casual clothes
Flexible Working Hours & Shift patterns
Paid DBS
Guaranteed & Contracted Hours
Shopping Discounts Scheme
Ongoing continued professional development and progression opportunities