Support Worker

Job summary

About You

Care experience is not essential but being passionate, kind, and resilient is. These are our values and theyre at the heart of the way we do things. If youre creative and passionate and like to get stuck in with activities. You love variety. And youre also patient and resilient, showing lots of empathy and kindness, then you should join our team.

Main duties of the job

Role Responsibilities

Youll support adults with lots of different needs such as learning disabilities, autism, ABI and mental health

Youll support them to flourish in a place they call home. Youll empower the people we support to be ambitious and live fulfilled lives

Youll give high-quality support tailored to peoples needs

Youll do activities like cooking, art or listening to music. And get out for movie nights and food outings

There is of course practical support too and helping people to reach their goals in smaller ways. Youll manage medication, shopping, health needs and hygiene as well as keep things tidy and safe

And of course, youll follow our procedures, so we give consistent, safe, and reliable care and support

If youre ready for a job that can truly make a difference and youre up for a challenge, then this is the team for you.

Essential Skills

Good general education

Honesty, reliability, trustworthiness, and a passion to make a difference

Commitment to the aims and objectives of the home and of Ivolve

Satisfactory Police Check and check against the ISA List (where applicable)

A commitment to undertake training and development

Desirable Skills

RQF Level 2 or above in social care

Previous experience within social care setting

Knowledge and commitment regarding Equal Opportunities

Knowledge of the regulatory frameworks

Confident IT user

About us

Who We Are

Were here to support people to flourish in a place they call home. Were one of the largest providers of adult social care with over 4,000 colleagues supporting 1,300 people. Our approach is all about activities and co-production with the people we support. We work with them to design and plan what we do so we can create the best experiences together.

We're very proud to be recognised as one of the best organisations to work in by The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 .

And were on a mission to benefit even more people with our uncompromising quality of care and support. Its the professional expertise and passion of our team that makes us different. We genuinely care and we love supporting people to set and then reach their goals. Because every person deserves the very best experience every day.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Vacancy Location : Preston, PR2 8PJ

Shifts :Full time, 40 hour contract (Monday to Sunday on a rota basis)

Pay Rate :£ - £ per hour (dependent on qualifications)

Sponsorship :This service does not provide support for visa sponsorship

Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

About You

Care experience is not essential but being passionate, kind, and resilient is. These are our values and theyre at the heart of the way we do things. If youre creative and passionate and like to get stuck in with activities. You love variety. And youre also patient and resilient, showing lots of empathy and kindness, then you should join our team.

Who We Are

Were here to support people to flourish in a place they call home. Were one of the largest providers of adult social care with over 4,000 colleagues supporting 1,300 people. Our approach is all about activities and co-production with the people we support. We work with them to design and plan what we do so we can create the best experiences together.

We're very proud to be recognised as one of the best organisations to work in by The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 .

And were on a mission to benefit even more people with our uncompromising quality of care and support. Its the professional expertise and passion of our team that makes us different. We genuinely care and we love supporting people to set and then reach their goals. Because every person deserves the very best experience every day.

Role Responsibilities

Youll support adults with lots of different needs such as learning disabilities, autism, ABI and mental health

Youll support them to flourish in a place they call home. Youll empower the people we support to be ambitious and live fulfilled lives

Youll give high-quality support tailored to peoples needs

Youll do activities like cooking, art or listening to music. And get out for movie nights and food outings

There is of course practical support too and helping people to reach their goals in smaller ways. Youll manage medication, shopping, health needs and hygiene as well as keep things tidy and safe

And of course, youll follow our procedures, so we give consistent, safe, and reliable care and support

If youre ready for a job that can truly make a difference and youre up for a challenge, then this is the team for you.

Essential Skills

Good general education

Honesty, reliability, trustworthiness, and a passion to make a difference

Commitment to the aims and objectives of the home and of Ivolve

Satisfactory Police Check and check against the ISA List (where applicable)

A commitment to undertake training and development

Desirable Skills

RQF Level 2 or above in social care

Previous experience within social care setting

Knowledge and commitment regarding Equal Opportunities

Knowledge of the regulatory frameworks

Confident IT user

How We Will Support You

We go beyond expectations for our colleagues as well as the people we support. Our reward package includes much more than pay, weeks annual leave, flexible working hours and pension.

Industry-Leading Recognition

Colleague lotto - giving everyone the opportunity to win great cash prizes

Prize winning scratchcards aligned with values in action

We recognise our colleagues who go above and beyond our Heroes are nominated by colleagues for quarterly and annual awards

Loyalty Scheme - recognising colleagues at work anniversaries

Your birthday off after a years service

Social Wellbeing

Award-winning App for news and info

Internal social media

Team communities

Financial Wellbeing

Discounts include high street, supermarkets, flash sales, gym memberships and more

Blue Light discount programme, funded by us

Salary Finance scheme for lower cost loans and to save for special occasions or rainy days

Government mileage rates if you need to travel

Emotional Wellbeing

Free confidential Employee Assistance Programme with qualified counsellors

Free wellbeing App

Practical advice covering things like consumer rights, anxiety, childcare and more

Training and Development to Reach Your Potential

Learning journey that grows with you to reach care worker standards

Specialist skills training including Autism, Dementia and Mental Health

Career pathways that include flexible apprenticeships and nationally recognised qualifications

Cover the cost of relevant professional memberships

5 More Reasons to Work with ivolve

1. Our people are pretty fabulous. We take pride and pleasure in helping others to flourish

2. Theres a great energy across the business and a strong sense of teamwork

3. Very few jobs have such an impact on peoples lives we bring joy to people every day

4. We have a proud history, were a big organisation of over 4,000 colleagues supporting around 1,300 people

5. We build and nourish relationships with the people we support

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience working in the care sector

Desirable

Experience working with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours

Qualifications

Essential

Previous experience working within the care sector

Desirable

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Personal Skills

Essential

Good communication Passionate Kind Resilient

Desirable

Good communication Passionate Kind Resilient

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