Job Description - Supported Living Worker CQC (25641)
Supported Living Worker - CQC Accommodation Based
Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hpw)
Earn £12.60 per hour (£24,638 per annum) pro rata and great benefits including Health Cash Plan.
This post is open to female applicants only, as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational qualification under Section 29, Schedule 3 7 (27-7) of the Equality Act 2010.
Applicants must hold a valid UK/EU Driving Licence and be over the age of 25 to comply with Motability Insurance criteria, so that they can support the customers into the community in the customers' own vehicle.
Home, a place where you belong
As our Supported Living Worker, you’ll be at the heart of supporting our customers who have complex needs to develop their skills to live more independently in the community. You’ll make a big difference each day as you help our customers achieve their hopes and aspirations.
Typical day as our Supported Living Worker
* Assisting customers with practical, daily living tasks to develop their independence, helping them to achieve the goals, aspirations and outcomes documented in their support plans.
* Helping our customers achieve their goals, from keeping their home clean and tidy to arranging fun-filled days out.
* Supporting our customers who have learning disabilities and live in their own purpose-built bungalow in North Tyneside.
* Helping customers with daily living activities such as making meals, shopping, budgeting, maintaining their tenancy, and moving onto independent accommodation if they are able.
* Providing support to attend appointments, personal care, medications, and take part in hobbies and interests or attend college or work.
* Carrying out risk assessments, support planning, goal setting, and regular reviews.
Fancy going home each day knowing that you have helped change our customers' lives for the better? You’ll do that here, working for one of the top ten Great Places to Work in the UK!
You have
* A Level 2 Health and Social Care Certificate or are prepared to work towards it.
* A passion for supporting our customers to live their best life, working together with an eye for detail.
* Experience of caring for others, whether in a professional setting or personal experience.
* Experience of working on your own initiative, remaining calm under pressure, and having a resilient approach.
* A flexible, personal approach, listening to customers to understand their needs, recognizing every customer is different.
* A valid UK/EU driving licence and being over the age of 25 to be covered by Motability insurance.
Due to limits on our current certificates of sponsorship, we are not able to offer sponsorship to external candidates for this role. This remains under regular review.
Our team
You’ll be working alongside our fabulous team who are super passionate about supporting customers to reach their goals and celebrating their achievements.
Our service manager is Georgia, who is very passionate about supporting the team to work at their best and achieve fantastic outcomes for the customers. We are a small team, and we love to support each other!
Job details
* Flexibility is key; you may need to adapt your start or finishing times on occasion to meet the needs of our customers.
* You’ll work on a rota basis including day shifts and sleep-ins and take your turn working weekends and bank holidays. We will give you the time you need to spend on the things that matter to you!
* Able to use technology to update support plans, complete online learning, and collaborate with colleagues.
* You’ll need an Enhanced DBS check, which we will pay for.
A place where you belong
Great things happen when we can be ourselves at work. We want all our colleagues to be who they truly are here. Our internal diversity networks, peers, and allies (Multicultural, LGBTQIA+, and Disability) support us all to be our best. Together we make Home Group a great place to work!
What’s in it for you?
* 34 days leave (including bank holidays and a “me day” to use for whatever you fancy), increasing to 39, with the option to buy 5 more, and time off for volunteering.
* Health cash plan saving you from £1140 per annum, covering costs towards dental, optical, prescriptions, alternative therapies, and more.
* Over 800 high street discounts on groceries, holidays, and days out.
* Opportunities for career growth within the organization.
* We prioritize colleague wellbeing; that’s why we’re the 10th Best place in the UK for Wellbeing.
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