Support Worker
Almond Care is an award winning, specialist, UK provider of complex care in the home; working with adults and children to support them in leading an independent lifestyle of their choice.
We are recruiting for Support Workers within the Luton area.Six months previous experience caring and supporting individuals with Autism, ADHD, Moderate Learning disability, Mental Health and physical challenging behaviours is preferred.
Full training will be provided along with support from Experienced Support Staff, our Management Team and our On Call Support Team.
Support Staff will be issued with training that they need to ensure that they have the right knowledge and skills.
Shifts consist of the following pattern on a rolling rota
Days: 8am to 20:00pm
Days: 11am to 19:00pm
Night Shift: 20:00pm to 08:00am
Responsibilities of a Support Worker
To care for and support individuals with a person centered approach within their own home, and to enable the individual you support to access the community.
To promote independence when supporting individuals within their own home.
Assistance with personal care may be required for individual that you are supporting.
Administration of medication once training, and a medication competency is complete.
Assistance with food prep.
Assistance with moving and handling for those with limited abilities once training is complete.
Participate in domestic and household tasks such as cooking and cleaning.
Participate in accessing the community to complete activities with our clients.
Getting to know your client. Discovering their interests, needs and providing companionship.
Create a safe and caring environment which meets the individual's needs.
Work in accordance with relevant Company Policies and Procedures.
Requirements of a Support Worker
6 months previous experience with behaviours that challenge
CPI or PMVA trained
Hold a full UK licence due to the nature of support required
Have a passion about the job role you are undertaking.
Able to follow our values and beliefs.
To be always reliable and punctual.
Willingness to learn new skills and progress within the role you are undertaking.
Flexibility with shifts patterns, working hours and location.
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service outcome.
Satisfactory completion of employment and personal references
To be caring and trustworthy
Benefits of working with Almond Care:
Almond Care believes in nurturing our exceptional team and so if you’re successful in joining us, you’ll be benefiting from:
Ongoing support from our Leadership Team.
Full training and support within your role
Care Certificate award
Refer a friend scheme.
Regular team meetings