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Pay rate: £13.50 to £14.50 Shift Pattern: Shifts available: 12hr shifts Mon to Sun 8am to 8pm. Opportunity to pick up extra shifts for annual leave/sickness. Location: Beckenham Requirements: Due to the clients requirements this role will be for female support workers only. We've got an exciting opportunity for the right person to work with a female client with a widespread brain damage along with an incomplete spinal injury. Your role is supporting with day to day living and daily tasks such as cooking. If you are resilient, reliable and looking for a role that truly makes a difference to someone else's life then we want to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Support with all aspects of daily living Cooking Create a clear plan for the week ahead Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Have a pure zest for life & a caring can-do attitude. Motivational and encouraging Passionate and determined Who we are Team Brain Injury Support is one of the very few homecare providers working across the country who specialise in supporting children and adults with a brain injury and other neurological conditions. We are proud to say that our dedicated team members support people in their own homes to live their best quality of life and assist them in better accessing their community. We are also committed to the continuing development of all our staff, so we can empower them to lead fulfilling careers in care. Benefits Access to Westfield Rewards an exclusive rewards website, with access to special offers on all your favourite goods and services from over 1,000 leading online and high street retailers, restaurants, travel companies and destinations Access to the Blue Light Card discount scheme Opportunity to obtain NVQ's in Health and Social Care Fully paid on the job training, with shadowing in place Fully paid DBS Contracts available Progression opportunities within the organisation Pension enrolment Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan 24/7 management support A great Refer a Friend scheme receive up to £500 when you refer a friend or family member. #HP About Team Brain Injury We are a leading healthcare provider in the UK, and a CQC Registered business, founded in 2006, with more than 800 employees who are part of the Bespoke Family. The business is at an exciting stage in its journey and growing quickly. We work together in a wide variety of locations to support adults and children with complex care needs, and a range of both physical and mental disabilities. We are individual-centred and our clients' needs are at the heart of everything we do. Our teams are passionate about working in close partnership with our clients, to provide outstanding, tailored care that promotes empowerment, and do everything possible to help our clients to access new experiences. Our areas of expertise include: Learning Disabilities & Autism, Spinal Injuries, Physical Disabilities, Brain Injuries, Mental Health Conditions and Children's Services. We offer great opportunities for our support workers to join a dedicated client care team, in a supportive and friendly environment, with lots of scope for development and progression.
Enabling Support Worker Job Type: Full Time Location: Bromley Salary: £12.00 per hour Would you enjoy working in Social Care? Do you have the values, passion and empathy they are looking for? Next Steps is a fast growing Day provision providing support for young people with Physical and multiple learning disabilities. They are seeking both Full and Part time Enabling Support Workers who are creative, enthusiastic high energy and have a passion for working with our young adults. This role involves supporting and enabling our young people to actively engage in activities, social inclusion and lifestyle learning whilst having fun. The role also includes personal care including moving and handling. Knowledge and experience in PMLD; complex needs, Gastro and medication administration would be a benefit to this position but not essential as training will be given as part of your personal development. What is essential is that you have a willingness and commitment to learn. The Role To provide the highest standards of day to day support to the people we support. To create an environment that enables the people we support to prioritise wellbeing and community connections in ways that allow for the best possible quality of life. To enable each individual to make informed choices aimed at flourishing and fulfilled lives based on personal choice. Key Responsibilities Provide support and encouragement to people they support, by taking direction from both the person supported and the person centred support plan. Enable and encourage the people they support to consider and prioritise their well-being based on their personal choice. Enable the people we support to access the community and build and maintain friendships. Enable and encourage the people they support achieve their personal goals and pursue social or recreational activities. To maintain accurate records while at work in line with the services requirements. To enable the people they support to manage risks effectively including positive risks. Enable and support people using their services as required with personal care promoting dignity and respect at all times. To enable the people they support to maintain and build relationships with family, friends and the local community. To support and enable the person supported to look after their home. To enable or assist the people they support with their medication. Skills and Qualifications Basic numeracy and money management abilities. Good communication skills. Clear English writing skills to understand and update care & medication records. Basic computer skills. Ability to understand varying needs and requirements of people with disabilities. Understand the importance of confidentiality and health & safety of the people they support. Understand the importance of cleanliness and hygiene. Knowledge of the challenges people with a disability face. Understanding the principles of person-centred, enabling practice. Willingness to work with people with who have a disability. Experience or ability to patiently communicate with the people they support and build positive working relationship. Ability to multi task. Recognise barriers to effective communication and be aware of ways to reduce them Understand and able to explain confidentiality in the workplace Understand the need to ensure individuals are treated fairly and with respect Understand what is meant by diversity and discrimination and be aware of how you can ensure that your own practices are inclusive and respects the beliefs, culture, values and preferences of individuals Medication administration or willingness to undertake training Benefits Effective induction and Training in your new role. The opportunity to develop and grow into a subject matter expert through a defined career pathway. You can join the academy and be supported to achieve a nationally recognised qualification that align with your role and our strategic aims. A generous Annual Leave and Pension. Access to their Employee Assistance Programme. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please click apply to be redirected to their website where you can complete your application. The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check. The organisation is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore they welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.
Support Worker - Supported Living / Mental Health - £25k to £27k allowances excellent benefits - SE London This is an opportunity for an experienced Support Worker to join a not-for-profit organisation that provides supported living and supported housing services for vulnerable individuals who have experienced social exclusion, disadvantages or homelessness but have retained the capacity to make independent choices. They work proactively with their partners to support their residents through their journey to independence and social inclusion. The Support Worker will take a person-centred approach and work within a high or medium support service, housing vulnerable adults with enduring mental health and challenging behaviours. The post holder will empower the residents and support them on their journey to independent living, whilst along the way help to make each day of their lives as fulfilling and meaningful as possible. SALARY ETC: £25k, reviewed to £27k after probation period. Sleep-in allowance when on sleep in shift, of £70 Excellent benefits package that includes; enhanced holidays, healthcare plan and wellness, learning and development, retail discounts, additional leave, events etc. Permanent, full-time role, 37.5 hours/week Various shifts on a rota basis, including day, evening and occasional weekend and sleep-in shifts (allowance paid for sleep-in shifts) South West London REQUIREMENTS: At least 2 years' experience as a Support Worker within mental health services/supported living services. Experience of providing high dependency support. Experience of working with 10 to 15 clients at a time. Must be living in UK, with full rights to work in the UK. Undergraduate degree or vocational qualification in health and social care. Good knowledge of mental health-related illnesses & awareness/experience of supported living. To be aware of the needs of service users of a high support female supported living environment. Great administration and organisation skills. Experience of working with caseloads of clients. Experience in using Customer Relationship Management systems and databases. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to communicate appropriately with people at all levels. Self-motivated and able to use own initiative to find solutions. Warm and friendly demeanour with a positive and open-minded attitude. DUTIES TO INCLUDE: Commit to a 24hr premises rota to ensure safety and security of tenants and ensure that unauthorised persons are not permitted into the premises. To be responsible for a caseload of clients and for completing personalised needs and safety assessments, creating person centred support plans and identifying SMART goals with the active involvement of tenants and where possible their relatives and other professionals involved in their support provision. Review needs assessments, risk assessments and support plans regularly. Whilst liaising with Revenues & Benefit Officer, support tenants with welfare benefits and housing options. Manage daily interactions and tenant queries in a way which provides reassurance and understanding. Assist in the reception of tenants, relatives and visitors to the Accommodation and maintain excellent hospitality. Perform routine health, safety, security and surveillance checks to monitor tenant wellbeing. To handle incidents in a calm and professional manner and to fully record and report all occurrences. Ensure tenants are aware of all appointments and accompanied to such appointments if needed. Attend supervision sessions and training and review, external partner agencies. Supporting tenants with social inclusion, and empowering them to be involved in education and employment. Maintain full and accurate records using the relevant reports. To support in clearing and re-furnishing vacancy rooms in preparation for re-letting. To support clients to clean and tidy their rooms where this is an identified area of support.