Support Worker

Full Job Description

Support Worker

Uxbridge, Middlesex

£23,522.72 per annum

Are you currently facing a career cross-roads and would like to explore new options?

Or, are you already experienced as a Support / Care Worker?

If you have a passion for care and are now seeking a role where you can really make a positive impact on the lives of others we would love to hear from you! We currently have Support Worker opportunities at our home The Old Vicarage.

About the Home

Our home The Old Vicarage is an established home based in a residential area, with 8 bedrooms, a large garden, conservatory, patio, gym and quiet room. A homely environment where each individual is supported to work towards personal independence, gain life skills and live a fulfilling life.

The home has an experienced and dedicated team, available 24 hours a day. We have developed a person-centred approach so the adults we support can contribute to their personal development plan, by organising their own daily living within the local community.

QCQ rated Good the home is within commuting distance of Hayes, Slough, Yiewsley and surrounding areas.

About the role

The role of a Support Worker is challenging and rewarding in equal measure and is ideal for those looking for variety where no two days are the same. Your key responsibilities are to ensure the highest standards of care and safeguarding for those entrusted within our care.

The needs of each of our residents vary as such the care we provide is always bespoke to each individual and situation. We are looking for someone who is patient and caring with excellent communications skills and the ability to adjust your approach to the situation in hand. Each day you will be supporting individuals to develop independent life skills. You will also have the freedom to make each day as fun and fulfilling as possible working with residents to enjoy and explore their hobbies from baking and arts and crafts to outdoor activities such as gardening, camping and walking.

Everyone who joins us receives a through induction and ongoing training. Our training includes for example: Safeguarding, Duty of Care, Privacy and Dignity, First Aid training, Health and Safety, Mental Health Awareness and more.

We are looking for:

• The passion and drive to begin a successful career as a Support Worker within a specialist environment of autism, complex needs and learning disabilities.
• Someone who enjoys variety and can embrace all elements of the role from day-to-day personal care and supporting with complex behaviours to going on adventures and day trips
• You will be someone who has excellent communication skills and can adapt your approach to the situation at hand
• A fantastic team player who enjoys being part of a proactive and caring team environment
• Available and flexible to work on a shift basis

What we offer:

• Funded qualifications: starting with working towards a funded Adult Care Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship
• Annual Leave Entitlement equivalent to 5.6 weeks per year (with options to purchase more)
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

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  A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to fully Enhanced DBS.

Your new career is just a few steps away

Outcomes First Group are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to fully Enhanced DBS. We expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment and strive to achieve the best possible outcomes for everybody in our care. A full application form must be completed with all employment dates accurate and gaps in employment accounted for.