Support Worker (Adults)

We're privileged to work with some amazing people here at Orchard Close, our respite service for adults with learning disabilities and/or physical disabilities and additional needs. As a Support Worker (known locally as a Residential Service Officer) you'll provide personalised support, helping individuals take part in a variety of meaningful activities during their stay. We aim to make our short stay breaks feel like a holiday, offering fulfilling experiences both in the community and within our safe, comfortable environment. You'll receive comprehensive induction and training, so you can become a confident and valued member of our friendly and supportive team.,

• Deliver Exceptional Care: Be at the heart of providing the best physical and emotional care, ensuring our Service Users feel safe, comfortable and valued. You'll proactively observe and assess their health and well-being, acting quickly to support their needs.
• Collaborate and Innovate: Work with families, carers, colleagues and other professionals to create and deliver personalised care plans. Your input will be important in shaping the support we offer, ensuring it aligns with the individual goals and wishes of each Service User.
• Communicate and Document: As shift leader, you'll keep the lines of communication open and maintain detailed records that reflect the progress and needs of our Service Users. Your reports and case records will be vital in delivering consistent, high-quality care and ensuring everyone is on the same page., Great satisfaction from supporting people to get the most out of their stay.
• Commitment to personal development, including support for QCF training.
• Preparation for future senior-level opportunities., We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
  
  An understanding of the needs of the client group and have experience working with them to achieve independence.
• Able to demonstrate the core values of patience, empathy and compassion.
• A team player with strong collaborative skills.
• Excellent communication skills for building positive relationships with a diverse range of people, including clients, their families, carers, professionals and colleagues.
• Sound IT skills and able to accurately record information.
  
  As this is a 24/7 service, you'll be required to work a 6-week flexible shift pattern to respond to the demands of the service. Your working pattern will include working every other weekend and a variety of shifts including early, late, sleep-in shifts and bank holidays for which enhancements will be paid in line with the HCC salary policy.