Support Worker
2 weeks ago
Do you have a caring nature? Are you looking to make a difference to people's lives? Do you want to work in an environment where no two days are the same? Are you flexible with your working hours?Can you see yourself providing care to adults who need yoursupport?
If you have answered a big YES to these questions we would love to hear from you.
At Turning Point, we support people with Learning Disabilities across England.
As a Support Worker, you will make a real difference to residents' lives as you improve their daily living skills. Passionate about people, you will enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and trainingyou need to progress with us.
**Where will I be working?**
Welcome to Parkview. We are a 24 hour Residential Care Home providing care for people with Learning Disabilities for over 10 years. We accommodate up to six people with mild, moderate and profound Learning Disabilities. We tailor our services to enable peopleto be as independent as possible.
**Shift Patterns**
This is a 24 hour service, therefore flexibility is essential. You will be working a range of shifts from 7:00/8:00 am to 2:00/3:00 pm and 2:00/3:00 pm to 9:00/10:00 pm, sleep ins or waking nights, some weekends.
Please note that working hours may vary from service to service.
**Average potential earnings are £23,857based on 37 hours.**
- *Potential average earnings are a culmination of colleagues working additional shifts and where applicable sleep ins**_
- ** sleep ins are not required in all services_
- **not all colleagues will work overtime and therefore potential earnings will differ_
**Main Responsibilities**
**What will I be doing?**
This is a hands-on job in which no two days are the same. Your duties will include:
- Promoting the independence of people we support
- Supporting a full range of daily activities including cleaning and cooking, days out or going away on holiday
- Arranging activities in the home and in the local community
- Developing residents' life skills and personal interests
- Helping residents stay safe and healthy
- Assisting with personal care needs
- Manual handling
- Supporting people with medication
- Ensuring record keeping is maintained to the required standard at all times and contributing to service monitoring requirements
**What skills and qualities do I need to have?**
Whilst knowledge of learning disabilities and complex needs would be beneficial, it isn't essential. What is essential is that you are:
- Passionate, caring and enthusiastic
- Flexible, patient and non-judgemental
- A great team player with lots of energy
- Able to demonstrate good communication skills
- Able to complete the physical aspects of the role such as manual handling where needed
-
Support Worker
1 week ago
Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Partners In Support Full timeDepartment Support Roles Employment Type Permanent - Full Time Location Watford Address Watford, Hertfordshire Workplace type Onsite Compensation £12.50 / hour Reporting To Lead Support Worker Key Responsibilities Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Benefits About Partners In Support Partners in Support work with people with learning...
-
Mental Health Support Worker
1 week ago
Watford, United Kingdom Allerton Care and Support Ltd Full time**Support Worker - Allerton Care & Support** We’re looking for Support Workers / Care assistants to join our team! Support Worker Salary: £10 per hour. We offer our Support workers £10 per hour with a sleep-in rate of £80 per night, increasing your earning potential (For sleeping) As a Support Worker, you could earn your salary plus 1 sleep per week...
-
Support Worker
2 days ago
Watford, United Kingdom Parador Care Support Ltd Full timeParador Care Support are looking to recruit a support worker to assist an intelligent and creative female living in her own home.. Training on the clients’ specific needs will be given. However, experience and understanding, and communicating are the most important parts of the job role. Punctuality, reliable, vigilant, trustworthy, flexible, and able to...
-
Mental Health Senior Support Worker
6 hours ago
Watford, United Kingdom Allerton Care and Support Ltd Full time**Senior Support Worker - Allerton Care & Support** We’re looking for Senior Support workers to join our team! Senior Support Worker salary: £10.45 per hour We’re looking for a Senior Support Worker who is people orientated and passionate about delivering the highest standard of care to the people we support. You will have an understanding of...
-
Mental Health Support Worker
1 week ago
Watford, United Kingdom Allerton Care and Support Ltd Full time**We** **are hiring for mental health Support Workers!** **Allerton Care & Support** Allerton is an integrated social care, housing, and development company, working so that everyone can live the life they choose in a home they love. We pride ourselves on quality, person-centred care, and outcomes and have helped many hundreds of people get the best out of...
-
Support Worker
2 weeks ago
Watford, United Kingdom ivolve Care and Support Full time**Vacancy Location**: Watford **Shifts**: 42 hours per week - Monday to Sunday on a rota basis **Pay Rate**: £10.92 - £11.30 per hour (dependant on qualifications) **Sponsorship**: This service does not provide support for Sponsorship at this time **About You** Care experience is not essential but being passionate, kind, and resilient is. These are...
-
Support Worker
1 week ago
Watford, United Kingdom ivolve Care and Support Full time**Vacancy Location**: Woodhurst Avenue, Watford, WD25 9RW **Shifts**: Full Time - 42 hours per week, We offer full time and part time hours - Monday to Sunday on a rota basis **Pay Rate**: £10.42 - £10.80 per hour (dependant on qualifications) **Sponsorship**: This service does not provide support for Sponsorship at this time **About You** Care...
-
Support Worker
1 week ago
Watford, United Kingdom ivolve Care and Support Full time**Vacancy Location**: Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 9RW **Shifts**: Full Time - 42 hours per week, Monday to Sunday on a rota basis **Pay Rate**: £10.92 - £11.30 per hour (dependant on qualifications) **Sponsorship**: This service does not provide support for Sponsorship at this time **About You** Care experience is not essential but being passionate,...
-
Support Worker
4 days ago
Watford, United Kingdom Charles Hunter Full timeAre you a Support Worker or someone looking for their next career move then this may be the role for you. I am looking for the next euthiastic Support Worker with the experience of working with children and young people to join a specialist provider for young adults on their way to adulthood on a full time permanent basis based in **Watford**.** Does this...
-
Support Worker
1 week ago
Watford, United Kingdom HCPA Ltd Full time**About the Company** Guideposts is a UK based charity working with people in local communities, to help them access the support, opportunities and skills they need to overcome social challenges, improve their wellbeing and change their lives. We deliver individually tailored programmes/activities and support people to meet their agreed personal goals and...