Female Support Worker - Appcastenterprise : Job Details

Job Introduction

Could you see yourself supporting us to live fulfilled lives? Do you enjoy going on day trips, cinema trips and coffee & cake afternoons? Would you be able to inject some liveliness into the boring tasks we need a little support with such as cleaning and cooking? Can you see yourself encouraging us to build relationships with people in our local community and helping us maintain relationships with those important to us?

We would like someone who can communicate in many different ways, someone who is friendly, respects others and helps us look our best at all times with a smile on their face.

Does this sound like you, if so, we would love to meet you! 

As a Support Worker, you will make a real difference to people's lives! Passionate about people, you will enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress with us.

This is a brand new supported living service in Sandwich and we have high expectations for our staff. You will receive all the necessary training prior to supporting the person and this will take place locally.

Shift Patterns

This is a 24-hour service, therefore flexibility is essential. You will be working a range of shifts including nights and some weekends. There is always the option to discuss flexible shifts such as nights only, weekends only and part time hours.

Role Responsibility

About the role

• I need my support workers to be patient, understanding and confident in their approach.
• My support workers need to be mindful of the language they use when communicating with me, being honest, boundaried and consistent is essential.
• I need people to support me to live a fulfilling life.
• You will be required to work alongside specialists in multi-disciplinary teams. This may include Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and more.

The Ideal Candidate

You should be

• Caring, passionate about supporting people.
• Be resilient, patient and understanding. It will take a while to be able to develop a strong bond with me.
• Be consistent in your support approach.
• Be able to use language effectively to enable me to widen my opportunities.

You should have:

• The right attitude!
• The ability to work well as part of a team and independently.
• You should have a non-judgmental approach.

About us

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether it's a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:

• 29 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 31 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost
• Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees https://benefits.html?utm_source=jobad&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=benefits

Turning Point

Attached documents

• Role Profile
• MyBenefits Digital Leaflet (1) (2) (1).pdf