Personal Advocate

1 week ago


Whitehaven, Cumbria, United Kingdom Home Group Limited Full time
About the Job:
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Support Worker to join our team at our Copeland Move On service in Whitehaven. As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting our customers to develop their independence, achieve their goals, and build their skills. You will work closely with our customers to identify their needs and create personalized support plans to help them reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:
* Assist customers with practical, daily living tasks to develop their independence
* Help customers achieve their goals, aspirations, and outcomes documented in their support plans
* Run customer activities in the service, encouraging customers to interact with other customers and build the skills they need to achieve independence
* Support customers to access external groups and agencies to build up their own support networks for when they are ready to move into independent accommodation
* Liaise with external agencies and bring those agencies around the table to provide the support your customers need to hit their goals

What We Offer:
* Competitive salary: £23,464 per annum (equivalent to £12 per hour)
* 34 days' annual leave (increasing to 39 after one year) including bank holidays and a personal day off
* Health cash plan saving you up to £1140 per annum on dental, optical, prescriptions, alternative therapies, and more
* Over 800 high street discounts on groceries, holidays, and days out
* Opportunities for career growth and development within Home Group Limited

Requirements:
* Passionate about supporting people to achieve their full potential
* Tenacious and able to adapt to challenging situations
* Empathetic and understanding of the needs of vulnerable individuals
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Application Process:
If you are passionate about supporting people and making a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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