Support Worker

Are you looking for a new career that makes a difference, offers **full paid training**, **fantastic benefits**, and the opportunity for **career progression**? Are you an experienced Care or Support Worker looking for a new position in an award-winning company?

If either of these sound like you, read on to find out more about how to join us and what makes us stand out

Accolade Support and Care is an award-winning care provider, providing personalised support services to people living in their own homes in the **Cheltenham, Prestbury,** and **Bishop's Cleeve** area, and we are looking for people who want to make a positive difference in their community to join us

Our values: Person-centred approach, honesty, and integrity That's our way

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality support services. By joining us, you will become part of an amazing team of like-minded people, working in a supportive environment, where your positive contribution to our client's care and our organisationis valued and recognised.

We have both **full-time** and **part-time** positions available for community-based female Support Workers.

You will receive**full training and ongoing support**, so even if you are new to care, you are in the best hands - we will provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge you need to be become part of our A-Team.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Encourage and support clients to define and develop their chosen lifestyle, ensure they are involved in the planning of the service they want, and provide them with the agreed necessary support to maximise their independence.
- Enable clients to develop a positive self-image and maintain good health.
- Support the planning or organising of activities, structure, and routines as well as supporting the maintenance of new and existing friendships and relationships.
- Support and assist in personal care tasks, including washing, bathing, toileting, dental care and or dressing when required.
- Monitor, support, or administer medication as required.
- Support and assist in household tasks including general cleaning, laundry, shopping, and cooking and assist the client in their household management to include finances and personal budgets.
- Make accurate records of the support and care given and keep and maintain written records as required, including the daily logs, financial transactions, medication administration records, etc.
- Attend supervision and appraisal meetings within the Accolade Support and Care office and when required attend team meetings.

**Benefits** Why join us?
- Mon-Fri: £11.40, Sat-Sun: £12.00
- Bank holiday: £20.00
- Mileage paid
- We pay for your time to attend our induction day and on-going training
- You will work alongside an experienced member of the team for up to two weeks to help you settle into the new environment and to provide mentoring
- 5.6 weeks paid holidays per year (pro rata)
- Monthly bonus scheme
- Fully funded training - Care Certificate, RQF (NVQ) Level 2, 3, & 5 available
- Referral Scheme - earn up to £200 for referring a friend
- Long Service Awards - 2 extra annual leave days after 3 years, 2 extra annual leave days after 5 years, and 2 extra annual leave days after 8 years
- Possibility for career progression
- Pension Scheme
- You will have a designated line manager who will mentor you through your professional development and help you look after your well-being.

**Essential Skills**:

- **A full driving licence** and access to a vehicle is essential.
- Due to our client preferences, we are currently looking to recruit **female Support Workers.**:
**About Company** Accolade Support and Care is a company that prides itself not only on delivering a high-quality care service to our clients, but also on championing a supportive work environment for our employees. Accolade's office team are here to support you to do themeaningful work you do, to the highest standard.

At Accolade, we have an open-door policy where we actively listen to you, value and encourage your contribution towards our clients' care, and ultimately our excellent reputation.

You can find out more about Accolade Support & Care on our website.