Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Bromyard, Herefordshire
Salary: £9.04 – £10.03 per hour plus 30 days paid annual leave and benefits
Hours: Full Time, Permanent
The Lodge provides residential support for young adults aged 18 years and over, who have a severe learning disability, autism, communication difficulties, challenging behaviours, mental health and other complex needs. Within the campus they have a range of activities including a leisure barn, sensory room, plenty of space for bikes and go-carts, walks within the grounds, a woodland area and adult size park equipment. They offer a range of homely activities to include puzzles and games of their choice, themed evenings, cinema nights, as well as offering support in life skills such as cooking simple meals.
You will support the residents of the Lodge both at home and in the community, offering choice, encouraging independence and supporting in a wide range of activities. Your duties will also include, personal care, and administering medication.
You will work a three week rolling rota pattern, enjoying every 3rd weekend complete off work. The shifts are:
07:30 – 14:30
14:00 – 21:30
Job Purpose:
- To maximise the potential capabilities of all residents – physically, intellectually, emotionally, and socially
- To work in accordance with the general philosophy of care at the Lodge
Responsibilities:
- To successfully complete the Care Certificate
- To support the personalised development of each Resident
- To respect the dignity and individuality of each Resident
- To ensure a high standard of personal care for each Resident, including matters of physical well being and personal hygiene
- To be aware of the emotional needs and aspirations of each Resident
- To work on a rostered shift system inclusive of some evening and weekend work
- To work within the residential environment providing developmental support to residents
- You will be jointly responsible for the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in the Lodge’s care, it is a requirement of this role that you adhere to all relevant safeguarding policies and procedures
- To fully engage with residents and take part in activities and leisure pursuits, including physical activities such as sports
- On successful completion of the probationary period, or at the Residential Care Managers discretion, the duty of ‘Keyworker’ can be assigned to an RSW.
About you:
Essential criteria
- A passion for delivering care of the highest standard
- Good sense of humour
- Calm and even tempered
- Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends. (including 1 sleep in per month)
- Full driving licence
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience within a residential setting
- Experience of severe learning difficulties and/or challenging behaviour
- NVQ 2 in Care or equivalent
- Care certificate
- Basic ICT skills
Benefits:
In return for your hard work and commitment, they will offer a support network of experienced care professionals, a rewarding career path and the promise that no working day will be the same!
- Good Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Paid induction and training time
- Paid sick pay (after qualifying period)
- Good internal progression opportunities
- 30 days paid annual leave
To apply for this role please click the APPLY button to send your CV and cover letter in for this job.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Mentoring Support Worker, Youth Development Worker, Youth Support Worker, Youth Mentor, Youth Community Worker, Youth Support, Young Person’s Mentor, Social Worker, Support Worker, Guidance Councillor, Young Persons Advisor, Youth Worker, Special Needs Support, Mental Health Support, Residential Care Worker, Care Assistant, Recovery Social Worker, Recovery Support Worker, Care Worker, Senior Support Assistant, Residential Care Support and Social Care will also be considered for this role.
