As a leading healthcare agency, we are looking for an experienced Adult Support Worker to join the Cream Team.
You will be working in a supported living scheme for residents with learning disabilities in Cannock, and in return, you will receive:
* Weekly pay into your bank account
* 28 days holiday pro rata (+12% of hourly pay)
* Free update training
* Full support from the team back at BAS
* Online access to rota and payslips
* Confirmation of all shifts (plus reminders!) via SMS
* The opportunity to expand your skills and knowledge
* Induction at the start of your first shift at a new home, including fire procedures!
There are a variety of shifts (days or nights); you decide which shifts and days you wish to work.
As a Support Worker, your duties will include:
* Working one-to-one with your service user who will be able-bodied with learning disabilities
* Providing guidance for domestic duties such as meal preparation and cleaning
* Providing assistance/encouragement with personal care
* Promoting the independence of the service user
* Community access when required
* Ensuring the service users enjoy a fulfilling life with social activities
To be suitable for this role, you will need to have:
* At least 6 months experience working with adults in the care sector
* Previous experience with learning and physical disabilities and some challenging behaviour
* An enhanced DBS covering adults, ideally with the update service
* Received a complete course of an authorised COVID-19 vaccine unless you are medically exempt
* A passion to deliver great care to motivate and ensure the adults thrive in the environment
* Good spoken English
* A minimum of 3 years work history so references can be supplied
* Two references, one of which must be in social care
We are keen to hear from you if you have recent experience as a Support Worker, Personal Assistant providing personal care, Care Assistant, Care Worker, or a Carer based in Cannock or any of the surrounding areas.
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