Support worker – Supported Living – Salary Package from £24,305

Progress Care Solutions; Dudley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Dudley is seeking Support Workers to empower young adults with disabilities to lead active lives. You will provide support in their homes and communities, engage in social activities, and ensure their needs are met. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and a passion for caring. This role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Funded DBS and renewals

Private health cashback plan

Annual leave purchase scheme

Broad training and development

Refer a friend reward scheme

Death in service, 2x salary

Qualifications

• Experience as a support worker working with young people with disabilities.
• At least 2 years’ experience within a Support worker role.
• Passion to care and dedication to improving lives.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in their home and community.
• Engage in social activities and help pursue interests.
• Work based around Dudley and Cradely Heath.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to communicate on various levels

Working knowledge of Care Plans

Experience in Conflict Management

Ability to work effectively under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Support worker – Supported Living – Salary Package from £24,305

As a Support worker with Progress you will be working with our young adults to enable them to lead full and active lives within our Supported living services. You will be supporting young people in their home and in the community, taking them on social activities and helping them to pursue their interests.

No 2 days will be the same! If you are sociable this could be a fabulous role for you!

We are seeking inspirational, caring and motivated people who believe they can make a difference in the lives of the young people that we support.

You will be based around the Dudley and/or Cradely Heath area and we have full time or part time opportunities to work days or nights.

Qualifications

Ideally you will hold, or be working towards NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.

Experience

• Experience as a support worker working with young people with moderate to severe learning disabilities and/or physical disabilities, Autism, ADHD, sensory impairment, and associated behavioural challenges and/or complex care needs.
• A passion to care and a dedication to make this young person's life the best it can be.
• At least 2 years’ experience within a Support worker role.

Skills/Abilities

• Strong communication skills.
• The ability to communicate on various levels.
• Working knowledge of, following, and working to Care Plans.
• Experience of Conflict Management and dealing with difficult situations.
• The ability to work effectively during high pressured situations.

Qualities

• Caring and approachable.
• Patient and welcoming.
• Creative, helpful and reliable.

Company Values

• CARE about our services, staff and the people we support – continually improving the quality of care and service delivery.
• TRUST that staff will work in partnership in all areas – ensuring we are meeting business objectives, goals and targets.
• RESPECT each other regardless of position and provide peer support to our colleagues by working together.
• PROGRESS in our development – personally, as a business, for our professional partners and for the people we support.

Benefits

• Funded DBS and renewals.
• Private health cashback plan.
• Online GP, scans, physio, counselling and more.
• Death in service, 2x salary.
• Contributory pension.
• Blue light retail discount card.
• Annual leave purchase scheme.
• Broad training and development.
• Emergency days scheme.
• Performance management programme and annual review to support progression.
• Refer a friend reward scheme.
• Annual superstar awards.
• Additional annual leave days after 2 and 5 years of service.
• Utilities comparison service.
• Counselling line through the Care Workers Charity.

Who is Progress?

Progress is an established provider of specialist services for children and young adults from 0-25 with disabilities and specialist needs.