Community Support Worker

About Us:

Do you want to join a High-Quality & Innovative Supported Living Service?

Are you committed to delivering person centred support to individuals with a learning disability and complex needs?

We are currently recruiting for Community Support Workers to work in our Supported Living Service in Crewe. You would be supporting individuals with a primary diagnosis of a Learning Disability and Complex Needs. This is a rewarding opportunity with real career progression.

We are looking for passionate and caring staff members to join our team working day shifts 7.45am - 8pm (12.25hrs).

Role Overview:

Contribute to the ongoing support of individuals, promoting their rights, independence and individuality. Provide person-centred support in their homes and the wider community.

You will have involvement in their day-to-day care, assisting with daily living tasks, social and recreational activities.

Promoting their wellbeing, fostering positive relationships and creating a meaningful and valued lifestyle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care and support in line with individual care plans.
• Assist with daily tasks, including meal preparation, cleaning, and personal hygiene.
• Encourage and support clients to achieve their personal goals and participate in activities.
• Provide emotional and practical support to individuals, offering reassurance and guidance when needed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of care delivered.
• Work closely with a supportive team of professionals, ensuring the highest standards of care.
• Essential Skills:
• Experience of supporting vulnerable people.
• Caring and supportive manner
• Honesty and integrity
• A genuine enthusiasm to support adults to develop and achieve the things that are important to them.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive attitude.
• A compassionate, patient, and flexible approach.
• Must have the Right to Work in the UK Full Time

Desirable Attributes:

· Experience of supporting people with a learning disability, autism and complex needs.

· Experience of supporting people who experience distress.

· NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent qualification

As a Community Support Worker, your daily tasks will include:

ü Providing support and personal care to individuals so they can live as independently as possible.

ü Providing emotional support and encourage individuals to help themselves live fulfilling lives.

ü Carrying out domestic duties such as cooking, cleaning, laundry and helping the individuals with personal finances.

ü Working flexibly according to the individuals needs and wishes.

ü Supporting individuals with administering medication, storage of medication and to follow record keeping procedures.

ü Participating in training opportunities, formal and informal to gain a wide understanding of the individuals needs and disabilities so as to facilitate their independence and choice.

ü Providing the opportunity for individuals to take part in leisure, social and education activities.

ü Managing behaviours of concern and the ability to diffuse situations using a Positive Behaviour Support approach.

Start date: ASAP

Working Relationships

The support worker will be required to develop and maintain good working relationships with staff, management colleagues, visitors, carers, visiting professionals, commissioners and registration bodies.

Reward Package

• A competitive salary, depending on qualifications, for working a seven-shift fortnight
• £1 extra per hour overtime rate on top of basic
• Extra 0.50p per hour if you hold a Full UK Manual Drivers Licence and regularly drive the person we supports' vehicle
• Extra 0.50p per hour if you have an NVQ in Health & Social Care.
• 22 days annual leave; plus your Birthday.
• 8 public holidays
• Statutory sick pay
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Continuing Professional Development
• Enrolment for NVQ as desired following successful probationary period
• Plus, additional benefits

If you are interested in applying, please do not hesitate to submit your CV or contact Julie Brookshaw on Mobile: for further information.

PLEASE NOTE - WE ARE NOT ABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP AT THIS TIME.

All Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £13.60 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Do you require sponsorship?
• If applicable, when does your Right to Work expire?

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• UK Manual Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person