Support Worker
Astounding Care Services provides high quality supported housing and support for individuals with challenging behaviour and learning disabilities. Due to our rapid growth, we are looking for individuals with ambition, creativity and commitment to join us in the role of Support Assistant.
Shifts Currently Available In The Reading Area
Monday to Friday - 08.00 - 20.00
Monday to Friday - 20.00 - 08.00
Saturday/Sunday - 08.00 - 20.00
Saturday/Sunday - 20.00 - 08.00
Bank hours available
Key Responsibilities:
· maximisation of SU interests by liaising with internal and external stakeholders; and implementation of each SUs care plan
· safeguarding the rights and dignity of each SU
· fostering of a positive environment in which SUs are actively engaged
· conducting daily assessment of SUs mental, emotional and physical state; updating associated records and informing management
· supporting SUs to build their confidence, self-esteem and their ability to manage their mental health or learning disabilities symptoms
· personal delivery of physical and mental care to SUs
· promoting SUs health and assist in their accurate medication
· promoting SUs hygiene and personal presentation
· Supporting SUs with personal care, oral care, bathing and toileting
If you are passionate about supporting people, have good communication skills, are well organized and looking to further your career we can offer you:
· 28 days paid leave (including public holidays)
· Paid In house training
· Career opportunities and progression
· Contributory company pension scheme
· Other benefits include - business mileage, care certificates, paid shadowing and medication training.
· Paid DBS
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.21-£13.00 per hour
Expected hours: 12 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Physical Setting:

• Care home

Shift:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Work days:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Supported Living: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details