Support Worker

As a Support Worker, you will be key in supporting adult’s with complex needs within their own home and within the community. We are looking for positive, compassionate, and caring support workers who have the right values and attitude to grow and developwith Gray healthcare.

**Job Introduction**
I am a gentleman living in my own home and I am looking for Support Workers who can help me reach my potential in life.

I will need your support to help keep me safe and empower me to learn new skills and live a meaningful life in my own home. Living in my own home is an exciting time for me, and I would like to be supported by people who are patient and non-judgemental.I also would like support workers who respect my routine and have a consistent approach as these are important to me.

I love to go out into the community in my car, so my support workers will need to drive. I enjoy baking with my support staff therefore an interest in baking is a plus

**Main Responsibilities**
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 payments, 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.

What are we looking for?

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.