Job Title:
Support Worker

Hours:
Full time

Category:
Care & Supported Housing

Location:
High Wycombe

Salary:
£11.67 per hour

About the Role
We currently have a full time (37.5 hours) position for a Support Worker at Cressex Road, High Wycombe. This a shared supported living house, home to six people aged between 34 and 91 years of age who each have their own en-suite room.

The service users attend a range of day services and community opportunities 3 to 5 days a week.
Working as part of a dedicated team, your role as a Support Worker is to provide appropriate support to service users with their day-to-day needs, within their own home, which may be in a supported living scheme or in the wider community.

This will involve administering personal care and ordering medication, organizing activities to include social inclusion and supporting the residents on day trips out.
As a Support Worker you will follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a service that meets each individual`s needs, supports their aspirations and maximizes their independence.
About You
If you have previously worked in a care setting or health and social care field and have experience of providing support to vulnerable people, then this role could be perfect for you.

We are looking for passionate people who are driven by the desire to make a difference and create a person-centered environment.
We are looking for passionate people who with a `can-do` attitude who are driven by the desire to make a difference and who have the ability to recognize the wishes and needs of vulnerable adults and communicate effectively using different methods according to people`s needs.
You will need to be able to work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working.

You must be able to work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we support and be flexible in your approach to work.

You will have a commitment to equality and diversity and take a positive approach to supporting people with learning disabilities.
It is essential that you are able to work to a rota.
Benefits
In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a benefits package which includes:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service


• £11.67 per hour


• Regular support from your line manager and colleagues


• Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance


• Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary


• Annual salary and cost of living review


• Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing


• Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support


• Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary


• Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us


• Access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for use at work


• Access to COVID-19 vaccinations


• Friendly and supportive team environment


• Employee assistance helpline


• Mileage paid for car usage