Support Worker
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Location: Leicester LE4
Contracted Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Fully Flexible, Alternative Weekends)
Days and/or Nights: Days, but occasional night support may be required
About Us:
This Care Home provides exceptional care for individuals with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, complex needs, and challenging behaviours. The 22-bed service is designed to meet the needs of adults aged 18+ in a compassionate and nurturing environment. We are looking for an experienced Support Worker to join our dedicated team and make a real difference in the lives of our service users.
The Role:
As a Support Worker you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with varying needs. You will assist with day-to-day activities, promote independence, and offer emotional support, all while ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for everyone. This is a fully flexible role, offering a work-life balance with the expectation of working alternative weekends. Although your primary hours will be during the day, there may be occasions where night support is required.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide support to individuals with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, and complex needs.
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Assist with daily living tasks, including personal care, meal preparation, and social activities.
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Encourage independence and support service users in achieving their personal goals.
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Work closely with colleagues and external professionals to deliver holistic care.
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Ensure the health and safety of service users and the home environment.
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Assist with monitoring and recording any changes in health and behaviour.
Person Specification:
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Minimum of 1 year’s experience as a Support Worker (Essential).
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Experience working with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, complex needs, and challenging behaviour is highly desirable.
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Compassionate, patient, and understanding, with the ability to build positive relationships.
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Ability to work flexibly and support both day and occasional night shifts.
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Strong communication skills and a team player.
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Full-time applicants only.
Benefits:
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Competitive salary of £12.21 per hour.
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Fully flexible working hours (37.5 hours a week with alternative weekends).
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Opportunities for training and career development.
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A supportive and friendly working environment.
Please Note:
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This is a full-time position.
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable adults and have the experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you!
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