Support Worker

• Supporting individuals to live independently: Assist individuals in maintaining their independence by encouraging and supporting them in daily activities such as meal preparation, budgeting, and personal care
• Administering medication: Follow medication protocols, ensuring medication is administered accurately and on time
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and accessible home: Assist individuals in keeping their home environment tidy and organised
• Promoting healthy relationships: Encourage and support positive relationships with family, friends, and the wider community
• Supporting with day-to-day activities: Provide practical and emotional support for individuals in areas such as shopping, appointments, social activities, and hobbies
• Accessing the community: Assist individuals in accessing community resources and activities to enhance their social inclusion and well-being
• Supporting outside the home setting: On occasion, you may be required to accompany individuals outside of their home for activities such as hospital visits, holidays, or attending appointments at police stations
• Promoting independence and individuality: Ensure each individual is supported in a way that respects their personal preferences, choices, and promotes their independence
• Report to the Service Manager: Regularly report on the progress of the individuals you support and ensure their care plans are followed

• A caring and compassionate attitude, with a genuine desire to help others
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact well with individuals with diverse needs
• Experience in a support setting
• Knowledge of person-centred care principles
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility and willingness to provide support outside of the home setting when required
• Alternative weekend availability

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) is desirable

• Flexible Working: Full-time, permanent contracts with flexibility to accommodate work-life balance
• Comprehensive Training: Optimo learning academy - Ongoing training and development to help you grow within the role and the company
• Career Progression: Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation
• Supportive Team Environment: A friendly and supportive team committed to delivering the highest standard of care
• Employee Assistance Program: Everyone receives the health assured EAP, ensuring professional support is always available for whatever life throws at you, because your wellbeing matters
• Reward Gateway - Whether it is giving thanks to colleagues, celebrating meaningful anniversaries, or saving money on your day-to-day spending, our reward and recognition platform provides you with access to a wide range of non-salary benefits and genuine shopping discounts
• £500 Refer-a-Friend Scheme: Receive a £500 bonus when you refer someone who successfully joins the team
• We pay for your DBS
• You will be paid for the completion of all preboarding training at the point of work commencement