Job summary
Were all about possibilities. Are you?
Are you creative and love to throw yourself into craft projects? Do you enjoy being active? is swimming or shopping more of your thing?
Become a Support Worker.
What matters to the people we support matters to us. Its their life, their way.
We are looking for an imaginative and enthusiastic person to join our team supporting 5 Males in Harkstead. You will be working within their home, so its important you can connect, share interests and be interested. We are looking for people who enjoy getting out into the wider community but are equally ready to get stuck into activities back at home too.
Main duties of the job
The people we support enjoy car rides, exploring the local car boots, the cinema and the odd game of football. If you share these interests, we want to hear from you!
You should be available to work a variety of shifts across the week and some weekends. We currently have available Full Time, Part Time and Bank Positions.
An essential part of this role is being a driver and having access to your own vehicle due to its rural location.
So, if you enjoy building meaningful relationships and think you could plan, communicate and deliver supportwithandalong sidepeople, then this is the place for you.
Affinity Trust does not presently hold a Sponsorship Licence and while this status is reviewed regularly there is no present proposal to apply for such a Licence
What will you do?
Supporting people is really important but its not all swimming and crafts. We also support people to take medication, assist with personal care, make healthy lifestyle choices and maintain their home in a way they are safe, well and happy.
It sounds exciting to say no two days will be the same, but in support, sometimes they are. Sometimes people like routine and struggle with change But when you support someone to try something new what a feeling!
If you want to empower the people, we support in Harkstead to live the life they choose and you share our values Apply to become a Support Worker today.
About us
What will we do?
We will train you in everything you need to be a great Support Worker. We will apply and pay for your enhanced DBS, and we have a mentorship scheme in place to provide support and guide you on your journey with us.
We provide a package of benefits that make it that bit easier to be your best and we can also support you to achieve a Level 2 diploma in Health and Social Care and pursue a career that takes on more responsibility.
We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it, access to coaching, vouchers, discounts, cashback and more.
You will be entitled to annual leave and have the ability to buy additional leave.
Fully funded health cash plans giving you access to a 24 hour GP, money back on prescriptions, dental treatment, opticians and access to many more health benefits
Apply today
Ready to do things differently? Submit your application.
Were committed to being Disability Confident and we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
Please contact our recruitment team for further information:[email protected].
Check out more opportunities on our careers page:https://www.affinitytrust.org/about-us/careers/job-search/
This advert may close early if the people we support find their new support worker or sufficient applicants are received
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Support Worker
Reports To: Support Manager
Job Purpose
To support people with learning disabilities with all aspects of their daily lives, ensuring that
they have maximum opportunities and choice for developing new skills and leading fulfilling,
varied, are valued and live socially inclusive lifestyles where their rights, dignity and safety
is protected.
Key Responsibilities
1. To identify and develop with each person an outcome based support plan, risk
assessment and person centered plan which are reviewed and updated regularly
2. To assist the people we support with routine personal and domestic tasks, including
personal care, household tasks and cleaning and promote a healthy lifestyle when
shopping, meal planning, cooking and choosing activities
3. To monitor and promote each person's health and well being, ensuring that each
person has a Health Action Plan, that medical help is sought when needed, dental,
eye, hearing and other check-ups or treatment are undertaken and that changes inhealth and wellbeing are reported
4. To assist the people we support to participate in their chosen social, educational,
leisure and sporting activities in the local community, taking into account their
culture, faith, gender and sexuality and where desired, to support individuals to
access volunteering or employment opportunities
5. To assist the person to improve his/her knowledge, skills and abilities through
planned learning activities and experiences
6. To enable the people we support to keep and make new friends and keep in contact
with family, friends and people in the neighbourhood and develop a circle of support
7. To enable the people we support to participate in the running of the service, offering
meaningful choices and supporting them to make decisions which affect them and
other
8. To administer medication when required, in accordance with policies and procedures and after completion of medication assessment
9. To liaise with other people involved with the person we support, including GP, Care
Manager, family, day opportunities and other agencies
10.To assist the people we support with their benefits, budgeting and management of
personal monies within the framework of the individuals financial assessment, where
required
11.To foster good communication with each person we support, learning how best to
communicate and to use their preferred method of communication
12.To enable people to access holidays of their choice and support where appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- UK Driving Licence and business insurance (if specified for the role)
- Willingness to work towards Qualifications & Credit Framework Diploma (QCF) or Level 2 Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SQV) and complete all sector training.
Desirable
- Qualifications and Credit Framework Diploma (QCF) or equivalent
Knowledge
Desirable
- Understanding of Person Centred Support, choice and empowerment. Basic understanding of Healthand Safety.
- Training/knowledge in relevant areas.
Other Specific Requirements
Essential
- Available to work variable shifts (inc.nights or sleep-ins where
- appropriate) and flexible hours (asper rota, inc. weekends, bank holidays)
- Committed to equal opportunities and diversity Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) Check and eligibility to work in the UK
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in providing support for others, including personal care. Previous experience as a Support Worker or similar
- sector experience. Experience of lone working. Experience in administering medication.
Skills, Competency & Values
Essential
- Communication verbal and written - Basic numeracy, literacy and admin skills. Good listening skills, communicates effectively (Inc. Written)
- Values Demonstrates company values. Self-motivated and enthusiastic to learn new skills. Demonstrates an inclusive approach at work and supportive to colleagues.
- Committed - Committed and motivated towards working with adults with a disability, desire to continuously learn.
- Practical Approach - Logical with a practical common-sense approach to situations. Able to support others to carry out domestic tasks.
- Team -Team player, positively contributes towards the team. Skills and interests match the person
Desirable
- Able to help a person develop own social relationships and friendships.
- Able to create and identify opportunities to help a person participate in
- community activities
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Affinity Trust
Address
Affinity Trust
Job Location
Harkstead
Suffolk
IP9 9DD