About the role
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO WORK IN LEEDS
Please note that we ARE NOT ABLE to offer Tier 2 visa sponsorship
Universal Home Support are currently looking for full and part time support workers to work in the community in a variety of settings.
As a support worker you will be providing day to day support to adults with mental health, physical and learning difficulties whilst respecting the individuals preferences and choices.
You will be key to their wellbeing, working with them to ensure they can manage their mental health along with regaining the skills needed to maintain day to day living and engaging within the community, You will be required to work flexibly across the service and will require the use of a vehicle.
Individuals may require support with daily living skills or tasks such as appointments, money management, help and support around cooking skills, you will help encourage and support individuals to re-learn skills.
What you'll need to succeed
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has an interest in mental health and is looking to continue their career in adult social care ideally from a social work or psychology background
The ability to demonstrate a passion to deliver excellent service to vulnerable adults in a dignified manner and have the confidence to interact with individuals with patience and compassion.
You will need to be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
About us
Universal home support want to provide safe care and support to individuals with varying needs, enabling them to live as independently as possible within their own home.
What you will get in return
* £12.00
* 28 days annual leave
* Work mobile device
* Free training
* Ongoing support, coaching and mentoring from Management Team
Universal home support LTD are both inclusive and reflective of our strong work ethics and commitment.
Universal home support LTD is an equal opportunities employer. The company is commited to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.
Job Type: Freelance
Pay: From £12.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Sick pay
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Flexitime
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Leeds, West Yorkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* In care or mental health: 1 year (preferred)
* Mental health or care back ground: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Home support worker
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