Support Worker Jobs

• £25,416 per year (subject to review, with an increase expected from April 2024)
• Full time
• Permanent
• Based in Beckenham, with some travel across the London Borough of Bromley
• Hybrid working considered in line with policy

We are working in partnership with Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust to deliver the Bromley Mental Health Hub.  This will form part of the new transformation of mental health services in the London Borough of Bromley under the NHS Long Term Plan. The service brings together the expertise of local primary, secondary and voluntary sector mental health care providers with the aim of providing flexible, holistic and integrated services for adults with mental health problems.

The integrated team provides brief intervention support to people with long-term mental health problems within a primary care and community mental health setting, helping people develop their independence, self-management skills and achieve their recovery goals.

We are looking for a full time Peer Support Worker to provide recovery-orientated one to one and group-based peer support to people with common and long-term mental health problems. The successful candidate will work with clients to improve their confidence and resilience, reduce social isolation and integrate further into the local community, whilst also providing general support for the day-to-day self-management of their client’s mental health.

You will need to use your own lived experience of mental health issues to support you to build good rapport with your clients and ensure your approach is meaningful. You will need to be organised, resilient, flexible, and empathetic in supporting clients to achieve their goals.

The role will involve:

• Working with a caseload of clients to provide one to one recovery-orientated peer support to adults with mental health problems.
• Empowering and supporting clients to access and navigate healthcare, wellbeing and community services.
• Co-facilitating and where necessary leading on delivering group peer support and workshops.
• Working with the Peer Support Coordinator to plan and develop content and resources for recovery-based workshops and peer support groups.
• Working with the Peer Support Coordinator to induct, train and support Peer Support Volunteers.
• Promoting understanding of the principles and practice of peer support.
• Working collaboratively with hub staff, partners & stakeholders across the borough of Bromley.
• Making a commitment to participating in regular supervision and training to ensure continued professional development.
• Contributing to the monitoring, reporting, and development of the service.

Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Closing date: Sunday 17th December (11:59pm)

Likely interview date: Week beginning 8th January 2024

About BLG Mind

We are a local Mind with a diverse workforce of over 400 staff and volunteers, working to support people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Lewisham and Greenwich. Read about the benefits of working for us on our website.

Inclusion is one of our core values. We welcome all applicants, including those with lived experience of mental health problems. We particularly encourage applications from:

• People from culturally diverse communities
• Disabled people
• People with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities
• Under 25s

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Support Worker, you will provide housing related support to vulnerable adults and those from various and complex backgrounds, to support them with independent living, providing a low-level preventative service, with support to improve their skills, resilience, and pathways to independence. 

You will provide direct communal support to participants by managing a caseload with key working responsibilities. You will work alongside community partners and other key stakeholders to ensure needs, objectives, and requirements of the service are met as a team and individually. You will further be involved in providing effective outreach support to vulnerable adults to assist with tenancy sustainment, independent living, and promoting self-reliance.

Rota: Monday to Friday ranging from 08:00 - 16:00 and 10:00 - 18:00

ABOUT THE SERVICE

Synergy, Brent is a Housing Related Support (HRS) Service for a range of vulnerable people who have been or are at risk of homelessness. The age eligibility criteria for the service is adults between the ages of 18 to 60, who are identified to have low/medium support needs. Some of the needs we support are:

• Single homeless between ages of 18 to 60
• Socially excluded individuals
• Ex-Offenders
• People with substance misuse
• Mental Health (Low)
• Learning disability (Low/Medium)
• Women who have come from domestic abuse environments and situations who may need low level support as part of their resettlement following a move on from a refuge or other safe domestic abuse supported accommodation. 

Benefits, including Non-Contractual Perks

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Training and Development including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Medicash including discount gym memberships, routine optometry care, dental treatments, and physiotherapy treatments
• Employee Assistance Programme including counselling
• Reflect Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards

If you have the passion, creativity, and tenacity to make a real difference to people’s lives, challenge stigma and make our communities safer, we would love to hear from you!

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for an individual who is driven to provide high quality care and support to others, someone who thrives on working in a team, but can also make individual judgements in a proactive manner. You will be confident in working in the given setting and can be compassionate, supportive, and empowering to others with the ability to form effective, positive, and motivational relationships! We work alongside various partners and stakeholders so we are looking for a Support Worker who can adapt and work well alongside other teams.

OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as a primary support worker for a caseload of participants with different needs.
• Provide face to face support, and contribute to the development of support plans, risk assessments, and reviews to a high standard.
• Create and implement SMART support plans in collaboration with participants.
• Participate in and encourage participants involvement in various projects, activities, and initiatives.
• Support the service and team to meet key KPIs and objectives.
• Recognise support needs in an individual and initiate appropriate interventions to prevent further deterioration. 
• Complete safeguarding and other referrals where required.
• Ensure all participants understand their rights and responsibilities and have access to the right tools and resources, to support them back into society and building networks.
• Provide advice, information, guidance and life skills training to participants. 
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external persons and agencies, such as;

Homeless Prevention Officers, Local Landlords, Housing Benefit Team, Allocations Department, Temporary Accommodation, Housing Associations, Hostels, Supported Housing Schemes, Rehab Facilities.

• Administration duties will vary. may include but is not limited to; complete participant records, reports, support plans, risk assessments, case notes, and other documentation for internal and external stakeholders as required and with accordance to policy and procedure.
• Other duties may include but not limited to, maintain clean and tidy offices and communal areas, removing rubbish, reporting repairs and ordering/replenishing supplies. 

Other responsibilities than those described above may be required to be undertaken from time to time and will be expected to be performed to as long as it is within the capability and level of the position. 

KEY CRITERIA

What we are looking for:

• IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, basic Microsoft experience
• Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds, ex-offenders, mental health, substance misuse, challenging behaviours or a good understanding of the sector.
• Ability to manage own caseload and determine priorities with time management. Able to use own initiative
• Understanding and/or practical application of key legislation regarding social care, housing, criminal justice and mental health
• Understanding and/or practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people with mental health issues, addiction, exploitation, homelessness and within the criminal justice system

What we would like, but not essential:

• Experience working with different agencies/organisations and understanding the multi-disciplinary approach
• Appropriate professional qualification: NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social Care/Community Justice/Psychology or professional equivalent
• Experience of providing housing support and practical assistance within a residential or outreach support role
• Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs

Further details of the role, responsibilities and key criteria can be found in the JDPS attached.

WORKING FOR US

ABOUT US

The Social Interest Group (SIG) believes that good care and support make for better lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation, providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in a range of residential, drop-in centers, community floating support settings (including in peoples own homes), probation settings and people who are in hospital awaiting discharge. We currently do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.

Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change - YouTube

Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group 

Our Values

Ambition – Eager to succeed and to accomplish as much as possible for our people

Empowerment – Giving staff and the people we support the tools, training, and information they need to achieve their potential

Transparency – Upfront and visible about our actions and open to scrutiny from stakeholders, service users, and staff

Inclusivity – Listening to, understanding, and including all our stakeholders to ensure we make a difference and get things right

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.

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Creative Support is a high quality provider of support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. Employing over 5,200 staff members, we are continuing to grow at a fast pace nationally and are looking for dedicated, caring individuals to join our staff team in your local area.

We are looking for warm, respectful and empathetic individuals to join our team in Linthorpe, providing person centred support to service users who have a learning disability, complex needs and challenging behaviour so that they can experience a range of opportunities for personal development and maximise quality of life.

Your support worker role will include:

· Providing support on an emotional and practical level with personal care needs, household tasks and medication

· Collaborate with service users, their families and involved professionals to provide a consistent and coordinated approach

· Support people to enjoy a wide range of activities within the home and the wider Linthorpe community

· Carry out general administrative duties and housing management tasks

You will have skills in positive communication and engagement and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support across Linthorpe. You will have the confidence to be able to work within a positive behaviour support framework, to accept responsibility and to develop as a skilled practitioner. You must be able to follow agreed guidelines and to work positively within a consistent, mutually supportive team ethos.

We are a passionate, inclusive and anti-racist organisation. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. As a Disability Confident Employer we welcome applications from people with a disability, and as a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBTQ+ community.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.

We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.

We are looking for compassionate, caring and hard-working Support Workers with the drive and determination to support service users with learning disabilities to reach their potential at our supported living service in Cannock, Staffordshire.

Our service users enjoy a range of activities including walking, visiting estates and many more. Some of the individuals also have jobs and attend college independently. The ideal applicant will be comfortable providing excellent personal care to our service users which may include administering medication, help with finances, and assistance with cooking along with other domestic tasks.

Support Worker Duties:

- To respect and promote the rights and entitlements of people with learning disabilities, and to enable them to participate as fully as possible in their communities,

- To provide personal care to service users and assistance with a range of domestic tasks,

- Willingness to work flexibly according to the needs of the service which may include evenings and weekends,

- To enable service users to become as independent as possible and to grow in confidence, competence and personal effectiveness in areas such as: social skills/relationships, daily living skills and using community resources and facilities,

- Medication administration.

This service has great transport links with multiple bus routes. It is in close proximity to some of our other services in the area.

Benefits of working with Creative Support:

 

- Free 24/7 counselling and employee support programme,

- Support to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate,

- Competitive pay and a pension with company contribution and 28 days annual leave,

- Company paid enhanced DBS for all staff,

- All our staff are supported 24/7 by our out of hours on call teams

Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Silver award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.

We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.

Creative Support is a national not-for-profit organisation which is looking to recruit a Support Worker to provide the highest standards of care to service users with mental health needs in Northenden. With a strong history of over twenty years in helping individuals with a wide range of needs to live independent and fulfilling lives, we ensure that our clients enjoy opportunities for personal development and engaging within their local communities.

We are looking for a caring, flexible and motivated individuals to provide person centred care and support in our supported housing services for adults with mental health needs in Northenden. You will need to be committed to promoting independence, well-being and enabling service users to enjoy an active lifestyle. You will support individuals in accessing social, leisure, education and work activities tailored to their specific interests and enable them to participate in their local Northenden community.

What we offer…

Creative Support also offers a wide range of training courses. This will be a perfect opportunity for those who are seeking to progress in their career as a Support Worker as we also offer the QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 – 5. Although previous experience in a similar Support Worker role is advantageous, we would like to encourage the people with the right values and passion to apply and work to make a difference.

Our other benefits include:

· Free 24/7 counselling and employee support program

· A wide range of training courses to further your personal and professional development

· Competitive pay, pension with company contribution and 28 days annual leave

· Company paid enhanced DBS for all staff

· All our staff are supported 24/7 by our out-of-hours teams

Creative Support is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to delivering local high quality care through a well established and supported local work force.

We are a passionate, inclusive and anti-racist organisation. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. As a Disability Confident Employer we welcome applications from people with a disability, and as a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBTQ+ community.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.

We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.

Location: Montpelier, Bristol
Discipline: Care and Support
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £22,094.33 + £1000 retention bonus*
Expiry date: 05 Jan 2024 23:59

Are you looking for a meaningful career? Would you like the opportunity to become a dedicated Support Worker, helping individuals with learning disabilities live the best life possible?

We are looking for Support Workers to join our growing team in Montpelier, Bristol. You must have previous experience supporting individuals within a social care environment.

Our service at Apsley House is a busy and fun place to work. Every day is different and you will support people to develop their skills and achieve their goals.

We are looking for Support Workers to support one gentleman living in our supported living service. He is a very sociable person, and has a great sense of humour. He responds well to positive body language and tone of voice. This gentleman may occasionally display challenging behaviour, in the form of self-harm, therefore, previous experience supporting individuals with mental health difficulties is essential.  He would benefit from Support Workers who are compassionate, patient and responsive towards his needs. The individual enjoys music, and has an interest in stereos and record players. You must be confident supporting him on a 1 to 1 basis, and getting involved in lots of activities including going on fairground rides and attending live concerts.

We offer

- Annual Leave: 33 days (including 8 days statutory bank holidays
- Wage incentives: 20% bank holidays’ allowance with an increased rate of 50% for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. 10% Overtime allowance for hours worked over 37.5 per week.
- Apprenticeships: Earn whilst gaining a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care
- Training: Access to award winning training and development
- Wagestream: Allows you to flexibly access your pay throughout the month and utilise a range of financial support, through its dedicated app
- Aviva Digicare + workplace: Access to wellbeing services including health checks, Digital GP and mental health support.
- TELUS health: A 24/service, completely confidential counselling and support platform and helpline that is free for all colleagues to use.
- Discounted mobile ‘phone contracts. As an Hft employee, you’ll be able to take advantage of Vodafone’s Employee Advantage programme, giving you up to 30% off.
- Care Friends: Employee referral app – earn money for referring your friends to work for Hft.
- Retention bonus: £250 every 6 months for the first 2 years of service
- Free life assurance – 3 x your annual salary
- Family friendly policies – term time only contracts, part time, annualised and compressed hours. Generous return to work bonus following maternity leave.

What will you be doing?

- Giving the highest possible standards of support to individuals with moderate to severe learning disabilities.
- Supporting them to discover new interests, reaching goals like travelling and holidays and working positively with their families and friends.
- Helping individuals to engage in different leisure, home or work-related activities, all according to their personal choice.
- As a Support Worker (Care Assistant), your responsibilities are varied and no two days are the same.
- As well as providing physical and emotional support you may be needed to help with household tasks and personal care as well as supporting individuals with healthcare needs, e.g. taking medication.
- Everything you do will enable people to have choices about their own lives, providing flexible services that meet people’s needs, and always looking for the best way of doing things.
- This is your opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives. A full UK driving licence is desirable. Full and part time opportunities available. You will need to have flexibility to work shifts, including sleep in nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Supported Living Service – supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
Salary information – £11.30 per hour (basic rate + allowances) plus £1000 retention bonus paid during the first 2 years of employment (£250 every 6 months*).
Working hours – a mixture of shifts (early, afternoons, late shifts and weekends)
Pay rate after 2 years of service - £11.60 per hour
Sleep ins at the service are £44.62 per shift + 12.07% (holiday pay)
Find your place with us and change lives.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.

Hft's usual terms and conditions apply. Hft is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Employer, Hft is helping to ensure that disabled people have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations that people without disabilities do. Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure check against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Having a criminal record may not bar you from employment.

Apply Now

REF-210339

Support Worker

Location: Launceston
Discipline: Care and Support
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £11.40 per hour
Expiry date: 05 Jan 2024 23:59

Are you looking for a meaningful career? Would you like the opportunity to become a dedicated Support Worker, helping individuals with learning disabilities live the best life possible?

We are looking for Support Workers to join our growing team in Launceston. Experience is not essential as we will provide you with support and training to become a confident Support Worker. Hft is a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities. We believe in a world where anyone with a learning disability can live within their community with all the choice and support they need to live the best life possible. We are looking for people who are naturally caring and compassionate and align with our values.

Our service at Launceston is a busy and fun place to work. Every day is different and you will support people to develop their skills and achieve their goals in the following areas:

- Support attending Day Centre
- Attend local quizzes and meals out in the evenings and at weekends
- Engage in local community
- Attend Voices to be Heard

We offer

- Annual Leave: 33 days (including 8 days statutory bank holidays)
- Wage incentives: 20% bank holidays’ allowance with an increased rate of 50% for key dates over Christmas. 10% Overtime allowance for hours worked over 37.5 per week.
- Apprenticeships: Earn whilst gaining a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care
- Training: Access to award winning training and development
- Wagestream: Allows you to flexibly access your pay throughout the month and utilise a range of financial support, through its dedicated app
- Aviva Digicare + workplace: Access to wellbeing services including health checks, Digital GP and mental health support.
- TELUS health: A 24/service, completely confidential counselling and support platform and helpline that is free for all colleagues to use.
- Discounted mobile ‘phone contracts. As an Hft employee, you’ll be able to take advantage of Vodafone’s Employee Advantage programme, giving you up to 30% off.
- Care Friends: Employee referral app – earn money for referring your friends to work for Hft.
- Retention bonus: £250 every 6 months for the first 2 years of service
- Free life assurance – 3 x your annual salary
- Family friendly policies – term time only contracts, part time, annualised and compressed hours. Generous return to work bonus following maternity leave

What will you be doing?

- Giving the highest possible standards of support to individuals with moderate to severe learning disabilities.
- Supporting them to discover new interests, reaching goals like travelling and holidays and working positively with their families and friends.
- Helping individuals to engage in different leisure, home or work-related activities, all according to their personal choice.
- As a Support Worker (Care Assistant), your responsibilities are varied and no two days are the same.
- As well as providing physical and emotional support you may be needed to help with household tasks and personal care as well as supporting individuals with healthcare needs, e.g. taking medication.
- Everything you do will enable people to have choices about their own lives, providing flexible services that meet people’s needs, and always looking for the best way of doing things.
- This is your opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives. A full UK driving licence is desirable for this role as public transport is limited if you don’t live close, and it would be a bonus to be able to take supported people out. Full and part time opportunities available. You will need to have flexibility to work shifts, including sleep in nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Residential and respite care –supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
Location –Tregadillet, Launceston, Cornwall
Salary information – £11.40 (basic rate + allowances).
Working hours – Different shifts available: 07:30am-10:00am; 7:30am-3:30pm; 07:30am-10:00pm, sleep in 9:30pm-07:30am
Sleep ins at the service are £58.55+12.07% (holiday pay)
Find your place with us and change lives.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.

Hft's usual terms and conditions apply. Hft is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Employer, Hft is helping to ensure that disabled people have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations that people without disabilities do. Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure check against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Having a criminal record may not bar you from employment.

Apply Now

REF-210340

Support Worker

Location: St. Austell
Discipline: Care and Support
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £11.40 per hour plus 10% Overtime allowance for hours worked over 37.5 per week
Expiry date: 05 Jan 2024 23:59

Are you looking for a meaningful career? Would you like the opportunity to become a dedicated Support Worker, helping individuals with learning disabilities live the best life possible?

We are looking for Support Workers to join our growing team in St Austell. Experience is not essential as we will provide you with support and training to become a confident Support Worker. Hft is a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities. We believe in a world where anyone with a learning disability can live within their community with all the choice and support they need to live the best life possible. We are looking for people who are naturally caring and compassionate and align with our values.

Our service at St Austell is a busy and fun place to work. Every day is different and you will support people to develop their skills and achieve their goals in the following areas:

Supporting people to access community, for example swimming, volunteer jobs, cinema;
Helping with daily living tasks, such as attending appointments, shopping;
Support with medication;
Providing personal care.

We offer

- Annual Leave: 33 days (including 8 days statutory bank holidays)
- Wage incentives: 20% bank holidays’ allowance with an increased rate of 50% for key dates over Christmas. 10% Overtime allowance for hours worked over 37.5 per week.
- Apprenticeships: Earn whilst gaining a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care
- Training: Access to award winning training and development
- Wagestream: Allows you to flexibly access your pay throughout the month and utilise a range of financial support, through its dedicated app
- Aviva Digicare + workplace: Access to wellbeing services including health checks, Digital GP and mental health support.
- TELUS health: A 24/service, completely confidential counselling and support platform and helpline that is free for all colleagues to use.
- Discounted mobile ‘phone contracts. As an Hft employee, you’ll be able to take advantage of Vodafone’s Employee Advantage programme, giving you up to 30% off.
- Care Friends: Employee referral app – earn money for referring your friends to work for Hft.
- Retention bonus: £250 every 6 months for the first 2 years of service
- Free life assurance – 3 x your annual salary
- Family friendly policies – term time only contracts, part time, annualised and compressed hours. Generous return to work bonus following maternity leave

What will you be doing?

- Giving the highest possible standards of support to individuals with moderate to severe learning disabilities.
- Supporting them to discover new interests, reaching goals like travelling and holidays and working positively with their families and friends.
- Helping individuals to engage in different leisure, home or work-related activities, all according to their personal choice.
- As a Support Worker (Care Assistant), your responsibilities are varied and no two days are the same.
- As well as providing physical and emotional support you may be needed to help with household tasks and personal care as well as supporting individuals with healthcare needs, e.g. taking medication.
- Everything you do will enable people to have choices about their own lives, providing flexible services that meet people’s needs, and always looking for the best way of doing things.
- This is your opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives. A full UK driving licence is desirable to be able to take supported people out, but services are easily accessible with public transport for non-drivers. Full and part time opportunities available. You will need to have flexibility to work shifts, including sleep in nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Supported living and residential– supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
Location – St Austell, Cornwall
Salary information – £11.90 (basic rate + allowances).
Working hours – early and late shifts and some weekends. Shift patterns vary, between 8am-10pm+sleep ins.
Include pay rate after 2 years of service (if applicable)
Sleep ins at the service are £58.55 + 12.07% (holiday pay)
Find your place with us and change lives.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.

Hft's usual terms and conditions apply. Hft is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Employer, Hft is helping to ensure that disabled people have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations that people without disabilities do. Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure check against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Having a criminal record may not bar you from employment.

Apply Now

REF-210342

Support Worker - Day Centre

Location: Wadebridge
Discipline: Care and Support
Job type: Relief
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Expiry date: 05 Jan 2024 23:59

Are you looking for a meaningful career? Would you like the opportunity to become a dedicated Support Worker, helping individuals with learning disabilities live the best life possible?

We are looking for Casual Support Workers to join our growing team in Wadebridge. Experience is not essential as we will provide you with support and training to become a confident Support Worker. Hft is a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities. We believe in a world where anyone with a learning disability can live within their community with all the choice and support they need to live the best life possible. We are looking for people who are naturally caring and compassionate and align with our values.

Our Day Opportunities service in Wadebridge is a fun place to work where we empower the people we support to lead the lives they want and to fulfil their potential. We support people to find hobbies they enjoy, while setting and achieving personal goals to take control of their lives. You will enrich our service by sharing your hobbies and interests to engage and connect with the supported people.

We offer

- Annual Leave: 33 days (including 8 days statutory bank holidays)
- Wage incentives: 20% bank holidays’ allowance with an increased rate of 50% for key dates over Christmas. 10% Overtime allowance for hours worked over 37.5 per week.
- Apprenticeships: Earn whilst gaining a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care
- Training: Access to award winning training and development
- Wagestream: Allows you to flexibly access your pay throughout the month and utilise a range of financial support, through its dedicated app
- Aviva Digicare + workplace: Access to wellbeing services including health checks, Digital GP and mental health support.
- TELUS health: A 24/service, completely confidential counselling and support platform and helpline that is free for all colleagues to use.
- Discounted mobile ‘phone contracts. As an Hft employee, you’ll be able to take advantage of Vodafone’s Employee Advantage programme, giving you up to 30% off.
- Care Friends: Employee referral app – earn money for referring your friends to work for Hft.
- Retention bonus: £250 every 6 months for the first 2 years of service
- Free life assurance – 3 x your annual salary
- Family friendly policies – term time only contracts, part time, annualised and compressed hours. Generous return to work bonus following maternity leave

What will you be doing?

- Giving the highest possible standards of support to individuals with moderate to severe learning disabilities.
- Supporting them to discover new interests, reaching goals like travelling and holidays and working positively with their families and friends.
- Helping individuals to engage in different leisure, home or work-related activities, all according to their personal choice.
- As a Support Worker (Care Assistant), your responsibilities are varied and no two days are the same.
- As well as providing physical and emotional support you may be needed to help with household tasks and personal care as well as supporting individuals with healthcare needs, e.g. taking medication.
- Everything you do will enable people to have choices about their own lives, providing flexible services that meet people’s needs, and always looking for the best way of doing things.
- This is your opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives. A full UK driving licence is desirable to be able to drive supported people to different places. The position begins with casual contract with potential advancement to full or part time role .

Day opportunities – supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
Location – Wadebridge, Cornwall
Salary information – £12.21 (basic rate + 12.07% holiday pay).
Working hours – Monday-Friday, 10:00am-4:00pm

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.

Hft's usual terms and conditions apply. Hft is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Employer, Hft is helping to ensure that disabled people have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations that people without disabilities do. Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure check against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Having a criminal record may not bar you from employment.

Apply Now

REF-210343

About the Role

We are looking for the following roles to provide practical and psychological support for CYP clients and the families of clients who have experienced sexual violence. You will form part of a skilled and dedicated team who provide support to those affected by sexual violence.  The work involves assessment, advocacy, providing psychoeducation and direct support with practical and psychological needs.  You will receive guidance from the Senior Sexual Violence Support Worker, the Sexual Violence Coordinator, the Head of Therapeutic Services in addition to wider team and organisational support.

- Children & Young Person's Sexual Violence Support Worker x 2 (Gwent hybrid working and flexible location hybrid working available)

- Family Support Worker x 2 (Gwent hybrid working and flexible location hybrid working available)

About Us

New Pathways are committed to providing specialist services for everyone who has experienced recent or historical sexual violence (sexual abuse or rape). New Pathways started life nearly 30 years ago as a voluntary sexual violence counselling service. We have developed to provide a complete advocacy and support solution for adults and children including: Sexual Abuse Referral Centres (SARCs), crisis workers, independent sexual violence advisors, sexual violence support workers and sexual violence counsellors. We are recognised as a leading provider of sexual violence specialist training as well as a large volunteer program. We work throughout South, Mid and West Wales.

About you

You will share our aims and embody New Pathways’ ethos and values. We are looking for staff who are motivated, enthusiastic, passionate about our work, and who want to make a positive difference to the lives of others.

You will be someone who likes to work as part of a team, have great organisational skills and good emotional intelligence. Continual improvement will be an innate part of your approach and you will thrive as an important part of our committed team. We know this role is a challenging one, but it is also one which brings considerable rewards.

We believe that our clients deserve the best possible service, and we work hard to achieve this. If you think that you have the skills and qualities that we are looking for, then we would love to hear from you.

Benefits of working with New Pathways

• High level of professional and wellbeing support
• Generous pension
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional 5 days annual leave after 5 years of service
• Additional time off between Christmas and New Year
• An annual Birthday Day
• Flexible working patterns.
• A package of wellbeing support including self-care workshops, flexible lunchtimes, staff recognition schemes etc.
• Access to training, relevant to the role.
• Continuous opportunities for career development
• Access to supervision/mentoring for all staff, as required
• Access to Health Assured 24 hour telephone crisis support
• Access to Health Assured counselling
• Mentor and ‘buddy’ system for all new staff
• Staff ‘Away Days’
• Laptop and mobile phone (where required)
• Organisational sick pay

Additional Information

New Pathways are equal opportunities employers, we value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applications for employment.

How would you like to make a positive difference to someone’s life? We are keen to develop and support people to achieve their outcomes, dreams and aspirations.

Creative Support are looking to recruit a Recovery Support Worker who is experienced in working in with people who have mental health support needs.

We are looking for a calm, resourceful and energetic individual who is well motivated, hardworking and keen to join our team.  The scheme consists of 7 self contained flats within Newcastle. The service will be part of Newcastle strategy to provide a wider range of living options for vulnerable people.  The service will support people to increase their independence and connect with their communities/ develop social networks thus preventing admission into long term residential care or hospital and eventually moving back to their own homes or in a less supported environment.

· You will provide person-centred support to tenants to take part in all aspects of everyday life and achieve their outcomes and goals

· You will have skills in positive communication and engagement and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support.

· You will have the maturity to be able to work within a positive behaviour support framework to accept responsibility and to grow in confidence as a skilled practitioner supporting people who are vulnerable and may engage in risky behaviours

· You must be able to follow agreed guidelines and to work positively within a consistent, mutually supportive team ethos

This role offers unique and challenging opportunities bringing great job satisfaction to those who are looking to make a positive difference to the lives of others. We provide relevant training including accredited health and social care diplomas through our own training academy.

You will be required to work in a flexible manner on a rota which may include evenings, weekends and nights. In addition to opportunities for personal and career development we offer good conditions of service and a supportive, hands-on management culture.

Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Silver award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures.

Benefits of working with Creative Support:

• A one-off bonus of £100 upon successful completion of the 4-month probationary period
• Competitive pay and a pension with company contribution and 28 days annual leave
• Company paid enhanced DBS for all staff
• Free employee support programme
• All our staff are supported 24/7 by our out-of-hours teams
• Support to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate and Social Care Diploma

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. Applicants seeking sponsorship - we can only accept candidates whose visa is valid beyond three months of the listed closing date as we cannot guarantee The Right of Work.

We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.

We run activity breaks for people with learning disability and autism. Do you love the excitement of being on holiday? Are you enthusiastic, motivated, and committed to empowering people with learning disabilities and/or autism? If so, we want you to join our team to help us create treasured memories for our guests!

What is a Nutley Edge Activity Break?

Nutley Edge Activity Breaks are Outward’s supported holidays for adults with learning disabilities and autism. They are five days, four nights and take place at our beautiful holiday site in East Sussex. Every break is themed and guests take part in a range of activities such as archery, art, music, yoga, and day trips to local towns, cities, and historical sites. Our breaks give guests the opportunity to get away for a holiday, meet new people, and explore the best of East Sussex.

“Outward have employed the best activity team because the compassion and care they showed to us was better than I have ever seen before. They gave me the acceptance of anxiety disorders to believe and achieve. To me, acceptance is more important than any other medicine. Nutley Edge will be my new home from home.” – Activity Break Guest

What is the role of a Support Worker?

You will support guests in every part of their break and as dedicated, engaging and energetic staff you will ensure our guests get the most out of their time with us.

As a support worker you will support guests to, from and during our activity breaks which take place at least once a month. Support staff meet guests either at our East London office where we are collected by a minibus or at the first activity on route to Nutley Edge (usually in Kent or East Sussex.)

During the activity breaks food and your own room is provided and an additional sleep in payment for each night supporting a break is paid. Support staff are paid for 12 hours of support per day at £11.95, for 5 days plus 4 sleep-ins.

We are a London based charity and welcome applicants for this role on the understanding they are able to support a minimum of 3 breaks throughout a year (providing day and overnight support for 5 days / 4 nights at a time in East Sussex), are able to travel to our North East London offices to attend meetings and occasional training sessions. We run 20 breaks a year in total.

In the role, you will:

· Engage, enable, and empower people to achieve their goals and ambitions

· Strive to promote individual choice, independence, and self confidence in our guests

· Support guests on holiday to get the most out of their time away and engage in activities

· Deliver high quality and person-centred support

· Embed a culture of positive behaviour support

What qualities and experience should the ideal candidate have?

We are looking for somebody who has:

· Experience supporting  people with a learning disability, autism, and complex needs (including behaviours of concern)

· Excellent communication skills

· Creativity and flexibility, with experience of dealing with the unexpected

· A commitment to providing high quality and personalised active support

· Someone who enjoys being involved in activities and skilled in encouraging guests to try new things out and get the most from their holiday

· A commitment to upholding the rights of Guests to be involved at all levels of decision making.

· A driving licence and willingness to drive a minibus is desirable

Employee Benefits

We value everything our staff do for the people we support, so we provide a great benefits package:

• Comprehensive Learning & Development Programme

• Computing Scheme
• Credit Union Scheme
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Death in Service Benefit
• Health Assured – Employee Assistance Programme
• Eye care Vouchers
• Flu Jab Reimbursement
• Long Service Awards
• Pension Scheme
• Refer-a-Friend Scheme
• Blue Light Card

About Outward

Outward was set up in 1975, providing high-quality support and care services to vulnerable people. Our aim is to support people to have genuine control over their lives, play an active role in the community, accept responsibilities, and develop as individuals. 

How to Apply

If you think you meet the requirements of the role then please submit a CV and written statement by following the link below:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post involves working with or having access to adults at risk and/or their records so we will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services. This will be fully subsidised by Outward.

Closing Date for all Applications is 9am on 27th December 2023

Interviews will be held on 4th January 2024 in East Sussex and on 10th January 2024 in London

Outward is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Join us for a Recruitment Day on 14th December!

We're looking for kind, compassionate and resilient Support Workers to join our Mental Health services in Tower Hamlets, Hackney and Newham No diplomas or experience is required, just the right values.

From £24,856.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare, upskilling and career progression.

Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.

This role requires a valid Right to Work for the UK as Look Ahead are not a sponsoring organisation.

About You

Do you thrive in a dynamic, people-centric environment where you can make a tangible difference in the lives of others? If so, consider joining our teams as a Mental Health Support Worker.

We seek an individual who is:

A people person: You enjoy social interaction and thrive in collaborative settings. You're approachable, open, and a team player.
Calm and resilient: You maintain composure under pressure and don't let emotions cloud your judgment.
Organised and logical: You have a practical mind and excel at managing tasks effectively.
Adaptable and open to growth: You embrace change and enjoy diverse perspectives. You're open to feedback and committed to self-improvement.
Customer-focused: You are empathetic, prioritise the well-being of others and strive to meet expectations.
A natural communicator: You're respectful, articulate, and sensitive in your interactions.
In this role, you will:

Be a keen ear: Actively listen to customers, their loved ones, and healthcare professionals to understand their needs and concerns.
Be a shoulder to rely on: Advocate for customers and actively participate in their care, including accompanying them to attend appointments, speak to professionals on their behalf where necessary, and guiding them towards resources.
Be a sharp eye: Monitor customers, their well-being and intervene promptly to offer support, de-escalate situations, and foster a safe and secure environment.
Be a guiding hand: Assist customers with daily tasks, self-care practices, and stress-coping techniques to promote their independence and overall well-being.
If you're a compassionate, adaptable, and team-oriented individual with a passion for helping others, we encourage you to apply. Join us and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those seeking mental health support.

A Day in the Life of a Mental Health Support Worker

Mental health support workers play a crucial role in the lives of individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Their days are filled with diverse tasks, all aimed at supporting and empowering the residents of our services to live fulfilling lives. Every day is different in our services, and most of the shifts are either Earlies (8am to 4pm) or Late (2pm to 10pm).

The day begins at 8am with a handover meeting to discuss any urgent matters that arose overnight and to plan for the day ahead. Support workers organise the day, prioritise tasks and coordinate with team members to ensure seamless customer support.
One of the first tasks is to support customers with their medication and treatment needs. This may involve administering the medication or observing customers taking it by themselves, it is also the perfect opportunity to catch-up with everyone.
After this, it is approaching 10am and it's time for individual appointments. These meetings are a cornerstone of the mental health support worker's role. During these sessions, support workers review clients' progress, discuss assigned tasks, and assess any new observations. Each session is tailored to the client's specific needs and goals: new residents may want practical advice on how to eat healthily, how to stay on top of their rent or they may simply wish to discuss their anxieties. Others who have been in our services longer may want to develop strategies on looking for work, developing coping mechanisms or rekindling relationships with their families. No matter how long they have been in our services, mental health support workers always actively listen to their customer's concerns, validate their emotions, advocate for them and provide reassurance.
After each appointment, support workers carefully document their observations and interactions with the customer on their electronic record. They note any changes in customers' mood, behaviour, or well-being. They also record the progress they have made towards their goals and identify any areas where they may need additional support. These detailed notes are essential for providing continuity of care and tracking customers' progress over time.
At 2pm, the afternoon brings a team handover meeting to start the Late Shift, where all customers are reviewed and discussed, and support workers ensure that everyone is well-informed and prepared. The team also determines who can connect with those who need support immediately and divide any new team tasks up.
Some days may involve accompanying clients to activities, shopping, or appointments in the community. Alternatively, support workers may attend trainings or workshops to enhance their skills and knowledge. Look Ahead offers a wide range of trainings, from Diabetes to Personality Disorder, 1st Aid or Safeguarding.
While the entirety of the day is not spent with customers, mental health support workers continuously assess and manage potential risks associated with their customers, as well as support their betterment. This comes in the form of working together with them, reviewing their information and working with co-workers to ensure individuals are given the maximum amount of support to make strong steps forward.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Young People service in Bracknell.

£24,856.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel like you're part of one team? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

This role requires a valid Right to Work for the UK as Look Ahead are not a sponsoring organisation.

What you'll do:

Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers
Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
Supporting key customers to set personalised goals in the form of a Support Plan
Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
Proactively manage risk and safety both in and outside of their physical living environment
Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance where skills are not yet developed, to ensure that customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
Proactive development of links with local statutory and voluntary organisations to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community
Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
Empowering customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
Encouraging and enabling tenants to pay their rent and ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively
Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all time and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures
Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
Day to day instruction/ supervision of Assistant Support Workers/domestic staff/ Personal Support Assistants where appropriate
Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager
What you'll bring:

Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
Approachable and open behaviour
Prefers working as part of a group or team
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
Flexible
Open to feedback and self development
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
Is essentially customer-focused
Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours
Essential:

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience in the social care/charity sector
Desirable:

Experience working with young people
About us:

Look Ahead is a dynamic, leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. As an organisation we deliver over 110 services, providing support to around 7000 customers each year. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.