Support Worker

ROCASA Consulting ,
Kidmore End, Oxfordshire
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £16,725 per annum

Overview

Salary: £16725-£18545 Rocasa Consulting is recruiting for a Support Worker for a Supported Living service in Reading. We are looking for staff who are dynamic, innovative and compassionate to enable the people living here to have fulfilling lives. Experience of working in health and social care isn't necessary. If you have experience but feel you are not being encouraged to try new things we'd like to hear from you too Full training, mentoring, coaching and induction are provided by an experienced and driven senior team that is committed to a person-centered approach to everyone at the service (staff and people living here). The home is a purpose-built center that provides accommodation and support to adults who have autism and learning disabilities. They also support people in a person-centered way ensuring that they are at the heart of everything that we do. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about quality and delivering the best possible services to people. The Role: As a Support Worker, you will be providing personalised care to young adults, acting as their advocate and ensuring that we meet the high standards we believe in. You will be supporting people to carry out activities that they enjoy as well as trying new things to expand their horizons. This could be shopping, cooking, art, walking, fishing, cinema, gym, swimming, socialising, gardening, sports etc. Main duties will include: -Facilitate the daily routine of the person by supporting them to obtain a high standard of personal hygiene at all times. Implement individual support plans and risk management plans to meet the needs and aspirations of the person Accompany people on activities and/or social outings and actively participate as required. Skills/experience required: -Previous experience of working within a health and social care environment is not essential as full training and induction are provided. If you do have the experience we'd like to talk to you too. -Excellent communication skills (written and oral) -Empathy -Good IT skills -Time management -Ability to prioritise own workload -Patience and resilience Shifts include: Day shifts: 7:30am - 3pm and 2:45pm - 10:15pm (Based on a four-weekly rota with every other weekend off). Benefits include: A competitive rate of £9.19 per hour with a £1 increment over weekends and bank holidays 33 days annual leave including bank holidays Excellent training and support Perkbox, an online discount scheme Discounted gym membership Group life assurance Long service and staff awards

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