Support Worker
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Young People Service in Bracknell.
£24,960.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. In some services, this will include providing physical, domestic, emotional and social care. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
* Deliver support to enable a customer to develop independent living skills as appropriate to the individual needs of the customer.
* Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance.
* Participate in the support planning and risk management, as facilitated by the lead Support Worker.
* Carry out security duties to ensure the safety of the customers and premises.
* Monitor the CCTV throughout the shift.
* Enable customers to make full use of community facilities by providing support as directed.
* Carry out support duties to enable customers to integrate into the community.
* Report any observations relating to customers' welfare.
* Adhere to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care, Support & Housing plus those specific to the project.
* Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times.
* Maintain records as required at the project under the direction of the Support Workers/management.
* Participate in team meetings/reviews and the general development of the service.
* Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post.
About you:
* Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour.
* Prefers working as part of a group or team.
* Is fundamentally calm and resilient.
* Flexible and open to feedback.
* Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised.
* Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments.
* Is confident with high levels of self-esteem.
* Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication.
* Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance.
* Enjoys social interaction and the company of others.
* Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour.
What you'll bring:
Essential:
NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, or experience within charity/social care sector.
Desirable:
Relevant specialism experience.
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East.
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
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