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Support Worker – Supported Living, Preston
Client: [Client Name]
Location: Preston, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: b31e0dd9cfd8
Job Views: 35
Posted: 13.04.2025
Expiry Date: 28.05.2025
Job Description:
Job Title: Support Worker – Supported Living Services
Location: Accrington, Lancashire
Salary: £27,730 – £28,000 per annum (inclusive of 2 sleeps ins paid at £55)
Shift pattern: 09:00-17:00 (early shifts), 17:00 – 23:00 (late shift), 23:00-09:00 (sleep shift)
The role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced support worker to join a fantastic, supported living service for adults with mild forms of Mental Health and Learning Disabilities. You will enrich people’s lives with new experiences like fun days out, football, music, and more. You will be working for an incredible organisation that has been established for over 30 years and who empower and enable people across communities to live fulfilling lives.
Your key responsibilities as Support Worker:
As the Support Worker, you will support the team leader in ensuring the highest quality of care is delivered. You will regularly complete risk assessments and keep records up to date. You will provide physical support which may include helping with household tasks and personal care, and provide emotional support for individuals and their families. In addition, you will support and help with health care needs, including routine checks or administering medication. You will teach life skills, such as shopping, using public transport, and paying bills.
The successful candidate will be a knowledgeable and dynamic individual who can use their previous experience and understanding of supporting adults with additional needs to thrive. You will have the ability to work on your own initiative.
Essential requirements for the role:
* Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities and additional needs and/or experience in mental health or youth work is desirable but not essential.
* A Level 3 diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent is desirable but not essential.
* Flexibility to work evenings and alternate weekends is essential.
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