Support Worker (Colchester)

Ivolve Group; Colchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care provider in Colchester is seeking individuals to support adults with various needs, including learning disabilities and mental health challenges. This full-time position involves empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives through daily activities and personalized care. Candidates must possess a good education, honesty, and a commitment to quality care, with preferred qualifications in social care. A rewarding package is offered, including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave

Flexible working hours

Pension

Birthday off with pay after a year

£300 refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Commitment to the aims and objectives of the home and of Ivolve.
• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the ISA List (where applicable).
• A commitment to undertake training and development.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with different needs such as learning disabilities, autism, ABI, and mental health.
• Empower people to be ambitious and live fulfilled lives.
• Provide high-quality support tailored to individuals' needs.
• Assist with daily activities like cooking, art, or outings.
• Manage medication, shopping, health needs, and hygiene.

Skills

Honesty

Reliability

Trustworthiness

Passion to make a difference

Good general education

Education

RQF Level 2 or above in social care

Job description

Location

Colchester, Essex, CO3 3AX

Shifts

Full time 35 hours per week (Monday to Sunday on a rota basis)

Pay Rate

£12.50 - £12.76 per hour (dependent on qualifications)

About Us

We’re one of the largest adult social care providers in the UK today – and we plan to keep growing and benefiting more lives.

Our support is dynamic, person-centred and fulfilling, so people can enjoy a flourishing life. We deliver care and support with energy, passion and positivity.

Through our Residential, Supported Living and Complex Care services, we support people’s interests and inspire new ones. We do this through a mix of bigger planned activities and smaller everyday goals and tasks. We really understand each individual, so we create a person-centred plan to help them Strive every day.

We're very proud to be recognised as one of the best organisations to work in by ‘The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024’.

About the service

This role is to work within our 6 bed residential service supporting people with mental health. You’ll play a key role in daily activities, promoting wellbeing and deescalating situations.

Our Values

Our values reflect us all and they’re at the heart of everything we do. They set out our culture, the way we behave and the way we do things.

Our colleagues are passionate, kind and resilient and they go the extra mile for the people we support and each other. We have this expectation of all of our colleagues. As a leader, you’ll embody our values in action and inspire and motivate your teams them to do the same.

Role Overview

• You’ll support adults with lots of different needs such as learning disabilities, autism, ABI and mental health
• You’ll support them to flourish in a place they call home. You’ll empower the people we support to be ambitious and live fulfilled lives
• You’ll give high‑quality support tailored to people’s needs
• You’ll do activities like cooking, art or listening to music. And get out for movie nights and food outings
• There is of course practical support too and helping people to reach their goals in smaller ways. You’ll manage medication, shopping, health needs and hygiene as well as keep things tidy and safe
• And of course, you’ll follow our procedures, so we give consistent, safe and reliable care and support

Key Skills and Experience

Essential

• Good general education
• Honesty, reliability, trustworthiness, and a passion to make a difference
• Commitment to the aims and objectives of the home and of Ivolve
• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the ISA List (where applicable)
• A commitment to undertake training and development

Desirable

• RQF Level 2 or above in social care
• Previous experience within social care setting
• Knowledge and commitment regarding Equal Opportunities
• Knowledge of the regulatory frameworks
• Confident IT user

Our Support

We go beyond expectations for our colleagues as well as the people we support. Our reward package includes much more than pay, 5.6 weeks annual leave, flexible working hours and pension. Your birthday off with pay after a year of service and there is a £300 refer a friend scheme too!

In addition, we also offer the following:

• Industry-leading recognition
• Social, financial and emotional wellbeing
• Training and development to reach your potential

If you’re ready for a job that can truly make a difference and you’re up for a challenge, then this is the role for you!

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