Support Worker

At Gray Healthcare having the right people and investing in their development is crucial. Our expert trainers alongside our managers, ensure that each colleague receives our high-quality bespoke training and has a detailed development plan to equip themto be knowledgeable, supportive, calm and confident in whatever situation comes their way.

Every Support Worker will receive a competitive salary. In addition to monthly pay, we offer extensive benefits through Westfield Health, which includes 24hr access to a GP and other therapies. We offer a long-service retention payment, and other incentivesincluding birthday leave and well-being days, and the chance to develop with a growing and forward-thinking organisation.

**Job Introduction**
I am a young lady looking for a team of female support workers to support me to live in my own home.

I need you to be enthusiastic, with a positive outlook on life and can use proactive strategies effectively to support me to stay safe, build my independence and learn new skills.

I have some mobility restrictions and thus require support using a hoist and wheelchair to move around.

I will require support in several different areas including meal preparation, personal care, and medication administration. I will need support to help me rekindle my daily living skills and encourage me to develop a productive daily routine and expose meto various activities.

I enjoy making things with craft materials such as cards and candles and love Disney films.

I require someone who is intrinsically caring, patient, and who will communicate with me clearly and calmly.

I need you to be outgoing and easy to talk to, understanding and non-judgemental so you can support me to manage my needs, develop good routines and build positive, trusting relationships.

**Main Responsibilities**
As a Support Worker within Gray Healthcare you will join a specialist team supporting an individual within their own home. We support people with complex needs, who may have a Learning Disability, Autism, Personality Disorder, Acquired Brain Injury (ABI),Substance Misuse issues, and people whom require support with their Mental Health.

You will be an instrumental part of the team and will receive outstanding clinical support, leadership and person-centred training. In this role you will support an individual to develop or regain life skills, assisting participation in community life bybuilding strong and trusting working relationships.

You will need to possess an NVQ/QCF Level 3 or equivalent, or be willing to work towards. You will be motivated and have a can-do attitude, and work within a Positive Behaviour Support Framework.

Must be willing to be part of a back up rota.

We encourage our workforce to be vaccinated against COVID-19

**What are the rewards?**
- Work-life balance
- Birthday Leave
- Long Service award
- Wellbeing at work
- Employee discount scheme
- Access to Gray Healthcare’s unique training program

**About The Company**
**Who are Gray Healthcare?**

Gray Healthcare is a specialist provider of individually tailored community-based support for individuals with complex mental health conditions, learning disabilities and brain injuries.Here at Gray Healthcare we believe that no person should remain inan acute or long stay hospital environment for a day longer than is necessary and that everyone, no matter their personal challenges, has the right to lead a healthy, happy life in their own home.We look at each individual’s care requirements holisticallyto ensure that we create a package of care that is tailored specifically to meet their personal and rehabilitation goals.We believe Gray Healthcare is a special place to work.From the moment you walk through the door you will meet individuals who, likeyou, are passionate about delivering person-centred care in its true sense and who share the following key values:

- **We are inspiring** - we believe in providing individualised support that meets peoples’ needs and enables them to achieve their goals.
- **We collaborate** - we believe that the best outcomes are achieved when we work together with shared aims.
- **We are unique** - we provide market leading, high quality and bespoke support that exceeds standards.
- **We innovate** - we challenge ourselves to be pioneering and find new ways to support people better.
- **We are honest & transparent** - we base our relationships on trust and openness regardless of how uncomfortable this may be.