Support Worker

5 months ago

Lewes, United Kingdom Peters Dean Care Ltd Full time

Are you a compassionate individual with a desire to make a positive difference in people's lives? We are seeking dedicated individuals who are available for various shifts, including days, nights, and even half-night shifts, to provide essential care and support to our residents.

**Responsibilities of a Support Worker**:

- To work as part of a team providing personalised support to children and young adults
- To provide support and guidance in accordance with young people’s Person-Centred Plans
- To learn different methods of communication in order to enable and empower children and young adults to be heard and understood.
- To provide all aspects of personal care, maintaining privacy and respecting dignity for children and young people at all times
- To undertake domestic tasks such as cleaning, ironing, ensuring the young people’s equipment is clean and ready for use etc., as designated and agreed.
- To prepare and administer medication and gastrostomy feeds (once trained and assessed as competent)
- To act as a designated key worker alongside the day key worker for particular children and young adults
- To support (once trained and assessed) the health needs of the young people as necessary in regard to their specific requirements, such as epilepsy, suction, oxygen etc.
- To ensure the children and young adults’ personal possessions and money are respectfully looked after in accordance with policies and procedures.
- To ensure personal aids and equipment are maintained in good order and always ready for use when necessary.
- To attend night staff team meetings where possible, but no less than once per term
- To be part of the emergency rota to cover shifts.

**Applicant criteria**:
To have a basic understanding of the care and support needs of people with physical disabilities and respecting them as individuals.

Previous experience in a similar role with children and/or adults is preferred.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - to be able to communicate with people with a disability.

Good basic understanding of Maths, English and IT.

Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.

Basic knowledge of health and safety practices.

Flexibility to work various shifts, including half-night shifts as part of a rota to include weekends and Bank Holidays.

Must be reliable and punctual.

Commitment to work towards recognised qualifications - NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent).

Full UK manual driving license is desirable.

**Shifts Available**:
Day shifts: 7am-2pm / 2pm
- 9pm

Night Shift: 8.30pm - 7.30am

Half Night Shift: 8.30pm - 2.00am

Half Night Shift: 2.00am - 7.30am

**Benefits**:
Competitive salary based on experience.

Training and development opportunities.

Supportive and inclusive working environment.

Opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others.

Flexible working hours to accommodate personal needs.

To apply, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £11.44-£13.10 per hour

Physical setting:

- Care home
- Extra care housing
- Residential home

Work Location: In person

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