Support Worker - Home and Community

Alabaré are looking for Support Workers to join our Home and Community service to cover Salisbury and Amesbury. This position calls for a flexible approach and will involve the delivery of all aspects of care to promote independence at all times, support is aimed at assisting clients to maintain their accommodation and have happy and fulfilling lives., Alabaré are committed to ensuring the wellbeing and safety of all our service users, this includes developing, implementing and maintaining effective recruitment policies and procedures to promote the safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Before commencing employment, the HR Department undertakes pre-employment checks on all applicants who have been offered a job with the Charity. These checks include an Enhanced DBS, which will be renewed every 3 years, the right to live and work in the UK, as well as two satisfactory references.

• Understanding and knowledge of adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism and Mental Health


• Hold a QCF ( NVQ) 2 in Care or relevant experience and be prepared to work towards a level 3.


• To complete The Care Certificate whilst in probation.


• Good Knowledge of preparing Risk Assessments and Care plans.


• To be able to cover on a flexible rota to include some evenings, weekends, Bank Holidays and sleep-ins.


• Keen, motivated and proactive.


• Ability to support the Team Leader, Senior Support Worker and your team to ensure case notes are clear, relevant and informative, and that any concerns are raised immediately.


• Ability to use own initiative with minimum supervision.


• Encourage the clients to work towards achieving their goals.


• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.


• Ability to work as part of a team.


• Excellent time keeping required.


• Car driver preferred but not essential.
  
  Alabaré are a charity supporting vulnerable, homeless and marginalised people. We help them transform their lives, providing accommodation and helping them gain the skills, confidence and opportunities to live fulfilled lives.
  
  Full time annual salary £23,634.00 rising to £23,965.50 after a probation period.


• Hourly rate £12.12 rising to £12.29 after probation.


• Variety of shifts available including Days, nights, weekends and Sleep-ins which are paid £70 per night.


• Double time on nominated Bank Holidays.


• Excellent accredited training.


• Pension.


• Paid travel time during the working day.


• Generous annual leave allowance.


• Flexible working (where possible).


• Refer a friend scheme.


• Sickness allowance (after 6 months service)., Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent


Pay: £12.12-£12.29 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress


• Company pension


• Employee discount


• On-site parking


• Referral programme


• Sick pay


Shift:

• Day shift


• Night shift