Support Worker

Ibchealthcare; Leicester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and social care provider based in Leicester is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist vulnerable adults with complex needs. The role includes providing daily support, administering medication, and facilitating community engagement. Ideal candidates will have experience in the care industry and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £12.40 per hour, career development opportunities, and comprehensive training. Join us to make a real difference every day in people's lives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Fully paid training

Career development opportunities

Funded qualifications

Free online courses

Employee assistance programme

Paid holidays (28 days)

Qualifications

• Must have experience supporting people with mental health conditions.
• Ability to manage challenging behavior and conflict.
• Works well in a team and individually.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with disabilities to achieve positive outcomes.
• Administer medication and assist with daily living tasks.
• Empower people to access community facilities and develop skills.

Skills

Compassionate personality

Good communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Good time management

Attention to detail

Education

Experience within the care industry or equivalent

Tools

IT literacy

Job description

Do you want a career making a real difference to vulnerable adults with complex needs?

Are you looking for an employer who invests in their staff’s development and progression and guarantees to give you all the support to ensure you can do amazing daily?

If so, then look no further.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Support Worker to join our incredible Supported living service. We have opportunities available located in LE3 8HF

• Role: Support Worker Driver
• Pay Rate: £12.40 Per Hour
• Shifts: Days
• Full-time – 18 hours per week

Duties Include

• To support people with disabilities, including individuals with profound and complex needs, using person-centred approaches to enable people to achieve positive outcomes as defined in their support plan.
• Basic daily duties include medication administration, cooking, cleaning, and paperwork.
• To provide emotional and practical support.
• To support the people in our care to access community facilities and be included in community groups.
• To build a robust relationship with the people in our care to promote independence and improve quality of life.
• To empower the people in our care to learn new skills or pursue hobbies and interests.

Person Specifications

• Experience within the care industry, ICs or equivalent essential
• Previous experience supporting people with mental health conditions, complex care needs and challenging behaviours.
• The ability to multi‑task.
• Good time management, organisation, attention to detail and flexibility.
• IT literate.
• A positive ‘can do’ attitude.
• Good communication skills.
• You must have a compassionate, caring, positive personality.
• Possess a genuine passion for making a real difference in people’s lives.
• Able to manage challenging behaviour and conflict.
• Works well as part of a team as well as individually.

Benefits when working with IBC

• Competitive salary.
• Fully paid comprehensive training and induction programmes.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Funded qualifications such as diplomas levels 2, 3, 4 & 5.
• Reward and recognition schemes – including Star Performer of the Month.
• Blue Light Card.
• Free access to Udemy online courses.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Enhanced paternity and maternity.
• Wellbeing support.
• Casual dress.
• Paid holidays (28 days incl. bank holidays).

Who is iBC Healthcare, and what do we do?

• iBC is a leading health & social care provider in the Midlands, providing support to 100s of individuals with learning disabilities, complex needs, autism & mental health needs.
• We hold contracts with over 20 local authorities & ICB and continue to build relationships with commissioners to develop bespoke care facilities.
• We exist to support people with disabilities to live meaningful lives by providing quality support and access to mainstream activities and opportunities throughout our various services.
• We promise to ensure that people who use our services are listened to, valued, and supported with all their goals and aspirations.
• As an employer, we invest heavily in the support structure to ensure daily support is always given and that all staff members are equipped and trained to do their best in their roles. We believe our staff do amazing every single day because they do.
• Our staff survey which has recently been conducted concluded that:
  • 97% of our workforce have recommended IBC Health Care as a great workplace.
  • 93% of our workforce will likely remain within IBC for the next 35 years.

So, if you are looking for a role where you will get genuine job satisfaction and can do amazing every day whilst making a real difference in the lives of the people in our care, please apply below.