Support worker

Are you a support worker with an interest in working with adults who have additional needs?

Are you interested in training as a support worker?

Are you looking for a new challenge?

If you answered yes, we've got the perfect role for you!

We currently have a part-time position for a support worker at Our Zone day centre. We are looking to recruit two members of staff to provide support to centre members enabling them to reach their full potential, whilst reflecting their individual aims, goals, and aspirations. You will need to recognise individuality regarding physical, mental, and social needs and work in conjunction with the team at all levels, under direct supervision of the team lead. The role is 5 hours a day, 5 days a week.


Responsibilities:

1. To provide support to centre members enabling them to reach their full potential, whilst reflecting their individual aims, goals, and aspirations.
2. To assist with manual handling in the role of assisting with personal care.
3. To recognise individuality regarding physical, mental, and social needs.
4. To work in conjunction with the team at all levels, under direct supervision of the team lead.
5. Engaging with activities in a supporting role.
6. To interact with centre members, whilst working towards individual goals as identified in their care plan.
7. Under the direction of the team lead, to document and record information appropriately.

So what else?

1. This is your chance to join a progressive and innovative service in a social enterprise that is patient and staff focused - you’ll even have the opportunity to become an MCH shareholder.
2. We encourage staff to get involved in exploring new ways of working and service development.
3. We’ll provide well established, in-service training, one-to-one supervision, and appraisals with regular support.
4. You’ll be able to develop your skills in a friendly and supportive team.

Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important work-life balance is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

The small print:

1. Informal visits can be arranged on request.
2. We will offer you the choice of two pension schemes; the NHS Pension scheme and the Scottish Widows group pension scheme.
3. MCH encourages all staff to be double COVID vaccinated to protect themselves, their colleagues, their family and their patients.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Mr Anton Brown
Job title: Team Lead and Specialist Occupational Therapist
Email address: anton.brown2@nhs.net
Telephone number: 07891044833

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