Female Support Worker
Get Hired, The Holmes, City of Derby
Female Support Worker
£13
Get Hired, The Holmes, City of Derby
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 24 Apr | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 3fc86fa916fb43089566c8a1b981e147
Location ref: The Holmes, City of Derby
Full Job Description
Our client is inviting compassionate, committed individuals to join their team of Support Workers in their Supported Living settings. This is a rewarding and meaningful role, supporting adults with autism, learning disabilities, mental health needs, complex needs, and behaviours that challenge - helping them lead safe, independent, and fulfilling lives. You'll play a vital part in helping the people they support to live with independence and purpose. This includes assisting with everyday routines, building confidence, and creating opportunities for personal growth and enjoyment.,
- Promote and support independence, choice, dignity and respect at all times.
- Supporting individuals with their daily living activities, including medication, meals, shopping, budgeting, household tasks, and may also include personal care.
- Encourage social inclusion and confidence in the community.
- Monitor and promote individuals physical and mental wellbeing.
- Follow and implement person-centred support plans.
- Support individuals with their personal goals.
- Use your experience and training to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours.
- Work collaboratively with your team to maintain consistent, high-quality support.
- Maintain accurate up-to-date daily records, reports and incident forms. About Our Client Our client is committed to ensuring that individuals who use their services receive great enabling support from a team of highly trained and engaged staff in environments that are homely and comfortable. They are like family, their team is small and friendly, with over 110 years of combined experience in social care and a passion for providing care that works for every individual. They know that care isn't 'one size fits all' and that's why they work to create and maintain fantastic relationships with their services users, founded on trust and respect. Independence, Wellbeing and Potential is at the core of everything they do - they keep their values close to heart. Safeguarding Statement Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people they support. They expect all staff to share this commitment and to always act in the best interest of the individuals they support. Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment guidelines.
- Minimum 1 years' experience in a support or care role.
- Confident working with individuals with complex needs or behaviours that challenge.
- Strong communication skills and emotional resilience.
- A passion and drive to make a difference.
- A team player with a proactive, person-centred approach. Requirements:
- Must be 18 or over.
- Must have the right to work in the UK.
- Must be able to speak and understand English to a good standard for effective communication, record-keeping and safeguarding the wellbeing of those you will be supporting.
- This post is open to female applicants only, as the role involves providing support to an individual for whom this is an assessed and documented genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.