Support Worker

Job description

Support WorkerService Name: John ChapmanLocation: FakenhamSalary: £9.50 Per hourHours: Full time - 38 hours Per weekBenefits:Extensive access and support to recognised qualifications5.6 weeks (28.0 days pro rata for hours worked) annual leave per annum. No additional leave is given for bank holidays.Employee benefit discount schemeAccess to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)Could you make a difference to the lives of others?Do you want to join a vibrant, outstanding team who go the extra mile?Do you want to receive quality training and support including recognised qualifications?Want to take your first steps to join a new rewarding career? - Click applyOur Support Worker needs:Empathy, caring and sensitivity to the needs of othersExcellent communication skills both written and verbalExperience of supporting adults in a care setting or in the community is helpful but is not essential, as we offer full training for all of our staff.Computer LiteracyCar driver desirable but not essentialOur Support Worker's duties will be:You will be supporting individuals to live the life they want within their community in which they live, to build positive relationships and to reach their potentialSocial and emotional support, either at home and/or in their local communitySupporting service users with their personal care support including personal hygiene needs if requiredSupport with their shopping, assist with budgetingHousehold tasks including cooking, cleaning, and laundryOur tenants enjoy a wide range of hobbies and interest including fishing, cinema, football, home brewing and horse riding.Our Learning Disability services can provide care and support for people with a range of complex and specialist needs. We provide person centred services using a range of support approaches such as Active Support and Positive Behaviour Support to help people gain skills and increase their independence. Knowledge and training in these skills will be providedIn order to protect both our staff and the people we support, unless there are wholly exceptional reasons (which we will consider on an individual basis), it is a requirement that all new employees have a Covid-19 vaccination prior to commencing with Ambient Support, and that they continue to receive Covid-19 vaccinations as required and in accordance with public health guidance throughout their employment with us.