Support Worker

4 weeks ago

Bedford, United Kingdom Glenholme Healthcare Ltd Full time

Support Worker - Learning Disabilities Service

£11.50 up to £11.80, paid training, full-time or part-time

**SPONSORSHIP NOT AVAILABLE**

Location: Glenholme, Bedford, MK40 within a 10-mile radius only 

Our Opportunity for you:

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals with learning disabilities? Do you thrive in a supportive and compassionate environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you

We are currently seeking a dedicated and empathetic Support Worker to join our dynamic team within the healthcare sector. As a Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional care and support to individuals with learning disabilities, enabling them to lead fulfilling and independent lives.

Where you will work: Shakespeare house:

Shakespeare House is a specialist supported living service which has been developed to enable people with learning disabilities, including those with autism, physical disabilities and complex needs to live happy, healthy, safe lives and to achieve their full potential. This service aims to deliver individually designed care and support to enable people to lead independent, meaningful lives as active members of the community.  Safe environments  for adults who may find larger, mixed-use developments too challenging, but who need the support of 24-hour staffing. Generous space, both inside and around the property, along with the use of the neighboring care home facilities, allows each service user greater independence and the opportunity to develop life skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Delivering person-centred care and support to individuals with learning disabilities, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs are met.
  • Assisting individuals with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and medication administration.
  • Promoting independence and empowering individuals to develop essential life skills.
  • Building strong relationships with service users, their families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic approach to care.
  • Supporting individuals in accessing educational, vocational, and recreational activities within the community.
  • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of care plans and progress reports.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience working with individuals with learning disabilities is highly desirable.
  • A compassionate and patient nature, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as independently.
  • Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
  • A genuine passion for improving the lives of individuals with learning disabilities.

Benefits and perks as a Support Worker:

  • A Salary increase to £11.65 once you have completed our paid-for-care certificate (An industry-recognised qualification)
  • A Salary increase to £11.80 on completion of a paid-for Level 2-3 NVQ  qualification  (An industry-recognised qualification)
  • Compensation of up to £200 for completing your e-learning before you start
  • Hastee Pay – withdraw up to 40% of your earned salary before payday as and when you want
  • 28 holidays (including bank holidays)
  • An additional day off for your birthday plus up to 5 additional days off for your length of service
  • Quarterly Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution and service performance-related bonuses
  • Automatic entry into our Employee Assistance Programme offering: Personal and everyday advice on child support, financial advice, mental health and health & wellbeing
  • You'll also receive our pension & life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
  • Cycle2Work scheme 
  • Free Blue Light Card

With the right training and support, you can help us to promote independence, choice, and inclusion. Every day you will make an invaluable contribution to the lives of people living with learning disabilities and will become more than just their support worker, you will become their companion too.

Sound good? Don't miss this fantastic opportunity and apply today to become a Support Worker and join the Glenholme Healthcare family.

At Glenholme, our core values allow our staff and service users to thrive. We believe in treating individuals, their families and our staff with respect and dignity while placing a high value on equality, equity and diversity. 

Job Code: GHBED1

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