12 - 30 hours per week - 6 hours per day, 9.30am - 4.30pm
Permanent
£19,201 pro rata / £10.55 per hour plus 3% pension
25 days annual leave per year pro rata (increasing by one day per year until you reach a maximum of 30)
Closing date: Tuesday 10th December 2019 at midnight
Interview date: Tuesday 17th December 2019

The role

You will work across our Independent Living, Basic Skills and Digital Skills projects to support our students (adults with learning disabilities and/or autism), to achieve their goals. You’ll:

• Support the delivery of sessions
• Provide 1-1 support to students to ensure full inclusivity and enjoyment by everyone
• Enable students to develop their skills, be able to better manage new or challenging social situations and live healthier and more fulfilled lives
• Provide pastoral wellbeing support to students
• Do some basic administration support to our tutors and the wellbeing team

Who we are looking for

Our ideal candidate would:

• Have experience of working within a social care, health or support worker role, with adults with learning disabilities and autism
• Have a strong commitment to the inclusion of disabled people in all aspects of life
• Be an energetic people person, be able to follow instructions whilst being able to use initiative to problem solve and think on your feet
• Be patient, supportive and empowering
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

About us

At Share, we’re passionate about supporting disabled people to set their own goals for learning and life, and then helping them to achieve their aspirations. We offer a range of training, employment, personal development, and leisure opportunities. Enabling people to be more independent and self-directed, able to make informed choices, healthier and more resilient, and fully socially included is at the heart of our work. We recently won the prestigious award of Employer of the Year at Wandsworth Business Awards 2019. We also hold the Investors in People accreditation and we are accredited by the National Autistic Society.

You can download the full Job Description and Person Specification from Charity Job or from our website.

How to apply:

Please complete our application form and equal opportunites form and return both by Tuesday 10th December 2019.  Interviews will take place on Tuesday 17th December 2019.

Support Worker

You will join our client as a Support Worker and work as a team in a residential home to support 4/5 young people in their care.

Support Worker Responsibilities:

You will follow individual care plans for the young people with the aim to help them move onto independent living in the future. You will support with their therapy, plan social and leisure activities, give medication and complete associated paperwork. You will be supported by a multi-disciplinary team including Nurses, Psychologists and Psychiatrists to ensure our client achieves the best possible outcomes for young people.

Support Worker Requirements:

You do not require any previous experience for this role however our client does require you to be compassionate, calm, resilient and to understand the issues and challenges our young people face. You should be IT literate as there is a requirement to update online care records. You must also be flexible with the ability to work a 7-day rota, completing early and late shift patterns alongside sleep-ins (usually 1 per week) for which an additional payment is made. Having a driving licence is not essential but it is beneficial to help transport  young people to appointments and activities.

Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community. As an employer they are also committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all staff.

About Our Client:

Our client provides residential services for young people and young adults aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or secure children’s homes. Their aim is to support the young people using an innovative therapeutic approach and least restrictive practice to enable them to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life. Our client's “no restraint” policy allows for more respectful and thoughtful relationships with young people and avoids traumatisation and consequent escalations in risk.

Location: Bury

Job type: Full and Part time opportunities available (Full time hours 37.5 per week)

Salary: £17,550-£19,012.50 per annum (£9-£9.75 per hour) dependent on experience.

Benefits: 22-27 holidays per year (plus bank holidays), Free training and professional development programme, Paid induction, training and enhanced DBS check, Company Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Free onsite parking, Life Assurance, Online discounts, Refer a friend scheme where they pay £500 for every friend you refer, Annual paid Summer and Christmas parties, Length of service awards.

Closing date for applications: 14th December, 2019

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Community Support Worker, Disability, Disabilities, Care Staff, Charity, Charities, Not for Profit, NFP, Third Sector, etc.

Ref: 90357

Support Worker

Location: No.1 Lavender Fields - Hitchin
Job Type: Full time, 35 hours per week. Mix of early, lates, twilights. Early shifts 07:00-14:30, late shifts 13:30-2100, twilights 14:30-22:00; working two weekends out of four
Salary: £9.48 per hour / £17,301 for 35 hours (£18,536 per annum FTE 37.5)

Closing Date: 31 December 2019

Want to be part of a leading organisation which positively impacts on the lives of disabled people across the world?

As a Support Worker / Healthcare Assistant with our client you’ll provide a high level of care and support to vulnerable people, enabling them to live the life they choose. You’ll assist with daily tasks including personal care, medication and assistance at mealtimes, motivating and encouraging choice and participation.

Experience as a Support Worker, Care Assistant or Healthcare Assistant is desirable but not essential as our client offers an excellent training and induction programme to get you fully trained in your new role!

In return they offer a great range of employee schemes and benefits, including generous annual leave, discounts for high street retailers, contributory pension scheme and so much more!

Our client welcomes applications from all sections of the community. They actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post.

Shortlisting for this role will take place as applications are received. Our client therefore reserves the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Assistant, Care Provider, Personal Support Worker, charity, not for profit.

Ref: 90307

Support Worker

Location: Kendal, Cumbria
Job Type: Full time, part time & occasional hours, Flexible working considered
Salary: £8.66 per hour (£16,933 per annum FTE)

Want to be part of a leading organisation which positively impacts on the lives of disabled people across the world?

Our client has a number of shifts available days and nights, full or part-time guaranteed hours, or occasional hours if you prefer working with flexibility.

As a Support Worker / Healthcare Assistant with our client you’ll provide a high level of care and support to vulnerable people, enabling them to live the life they choose. You’ll assist with daily tasks including personal care, medication and assistance at mealtimes, motivating and encouraging choice and participation.

Experience as a Support Worker, Care Assistant or Healthcare Assistant is desirable but not essential as our client offers an excellent training and induction programme to get you fully trained in your new role!

In return they offer a great range of employee schemes and benefits, including generous annual leave, discounts for high street retailers, contributory pension scheme and so much more!

Our client welcomes applications from all sections of the community. They actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post.

Shortlisting for this role will take place as applications are received. Our client therefore reserves the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Assistant, Care Provider, Personal Support Worker, charity, not for profit, etc.

Ref: 90710

Support Worker

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting 2,900 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.

As a support worker at Hft you’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. In this caring and creative role, everything you do will enable people to have choices about their own lives, creating flexible services that meet people’s needs and always looking for the best way of doing things.

Salary: Up to £20,338 pro rata

Hours: Permanent, Part time, Various Hours

Location: Kingsteignton & Chudleigh, Devon

What we Offer

Apprenticeships - gain a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care whilst earning, 20 days holiday increasing to 25 days after first year, automatic work-place pension enrolment, access to the Hft Plus benefits package (discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out), an Employee Assistance Programme, annual staff award schemes, access to award winning training and development

You don’t need experience of support work or any special qualifications for this job - you’ll get plenty of training along the way. Having the right values and wanting to make a difference to enable people to live a more fulfilling and independent life is what matters most. You will need to have good listening skills and a practical, caring approach. You also need to have basic level IT skills to be able to use a computer to record information about people you will be supporting.

Closing date: Friday 20th November 2019

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience or an interest in the following: Support Worker, Support Work, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP etc.

Ref: 90541

Support Worker

You will join our client as a Support Worker to support 4/5 young people in care.

Support Worker Responsibilities:

You will follow individual care plans for the young people with the aim to help them move onto independent living in the future. You will support with their therapy, plan social and leisure activities, give medication and complete associated paperwork. You will be supported by a multi-disciplinary team including Nurses, Psychologists and Psychiatrists to ensure our client achieves the best possible outcomes for young people.

Support Worker Requirements:

You do not require any previous experience for this role. You should be IT literate as there is a requirement to update online care records. Be flexible with the ability to work a 7 day rota, completing early and late shift patterns alongside 1 sleep ins (usually 1 per week) for which an additional payment is made. Having a driving licence is not essential but it is beneficial to help transport young people to appointments and activities.

Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community. As an employer they are also committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all staff.

About Our Client:

Our client provides residential services for young people and young adults aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or secure children’s homes. Their aim is to support the young people using an innovative therapeutic approach and least restrictive practice to enable them to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life. Their “no restraint” policy allows for more respectful and thoughtful relationships with young people and avoids traumatisation and consequent escalations in risk.

Location: Wirral

Job type: Full and Part time, Permanent, 37.5 per week

Salary: £17,550 - £19,012.50 per annum £9-£9.75 per hour) dependent on experience.

Benefits: 28 days holiday including bank holidays rising to 35 days with increased years service, Paid 2 week full induction before you start, Opportunity to complete your Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker qualification, Excellent career progression, Paid enhanced DBS check, Enhanced Company Pension Scheme, 24 hr Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, Free onsite parking, Life Assurance, Online discounts, Refer a friend scheme where they pay £500 for every friend you refer, Annual paid Summer and Christmas parties, Length of service awards.

Closing Date: Friday 28th December 2019

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Community Support Worker, Disability, Disabilities, Care Staff, Charity, Charities, Not for Profit, NFP, Third Sector, etc.

Ref: 90607

At Connection Support we are passionate about the professional and quality services that we provide.

At the heart of what we do are the exceptional team of support workers, team managers, administrative support and volunteers, and we are currently looking for new people to join our team.

programmes of planned support for up to 12 people (for full time) with a wide variety of support needs who have experienced homelessness. The aim is to help the individuals to become ready and able to find, take on and manage their own tenancy and live independently when they move on from their current supported accommodation.

The aims of the service are to:

• Receive referrals from agencies for individuals who are supported within the Oxfordshire Homeless Pathway
• Work with them to resolve issues such as rent arrears, debts, budgeting, social isolation, lack of basic essentials such as food & utilities in order to progress and move off the Homeless Pathway
• Develop the service users’ skills and knowledge in order to prevent the risk of homelessness arising again.

Connection Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment”

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are therefore not entitled to withhold information about convictions, which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act. We are committed to carefully screening all applicants who will work with children, young people and adults with care and support needs. All applicants will be expected to undertake employment checks, a Disclosure & Barring Service check and provide previous employment references.

Support Worker

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting 2,900 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.

As a support worker at Hft you’ll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. In this caring and creative role, everything you do will enable people to have choices about their own lives, creating flexible services that meet people’s needs and always looking for the best way of doing things.

Salary: Up to £19,400

Hours: Permanent, up to 37.5 hours
Location: Burnley, Lancashire

What we Offer

Apprenticeships - gain a fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care whilst earning, 20 days holiday increasing to 25 days after first year, automatic work-place pension enrolment, access to the Hft Plus benefits package (discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out), an Employee Assistance Programme, annual staff award schemes, access to award winning training and development

You don’t need experience of support work or any special qualifications for this job - you’ll get plenty of training along the way. Having the right values and wanting to make a difference to enable people to live a more fulfilling and independent life is what matters most. You will need to have good listening skills and a practical, caring approach. You also need to have basic level IT skills to be able to use a computer to record information about people you will be supporting.

Closing date: Friday 13th December 2019

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience or an interest in the following: Support Worker, Support Work, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP etc.

Ref: 90311

Support Worker

Full & Part Time roles available

£17,605 (from 1 January 2020)

(rising to £18,105 after 1 year’s service subject to performance)

Banstead SM7 3EE

(relocating to our new care and rehabilitation centre in Leatherhead during Spring 2020)

Support Worker – About the Role

Do you want to be part of our new service?

Are you caring?

Do you enjoy helping others?

Would you like to enable people to have greater independence in their lives?

At QEF’s Neuro Rehabilitation Service we work alongside a multi-disciplinary team to ensure a person- centred approach to rehabilitation.  We provide neurorehabilitation and transitional support to clients after a stroke or other acquired neurological injury or illness.  Our specialist multi-disciplinary team provides residential or outpatient therapies to those with physical, cognitive and/or communication disabilities, which may also include mild to moderate behavioural problems.

No two days in this role are the same, one day you could be supporting someone on a shopping trip or accompanying them to a hospital appointment and the next contributing to a support plan or risk assessment.

Our Support Workers help residents with all aspects of personal care and daily living skills undertaking a vital role as a keyworker. They ensure residents have a stimulating and fulfilling programme of activities that meet their individual needs and work within QEF policies and procedures to provide a safe and caring environment.

Support Worker – How to Apply

· No previous care experience is required - full training will be provided

· You have a caring and friendly disposition

· You are passionate about providing good person-centred quality care.

· You are an excellent communicator (speaking and writing) and can build appropriate relationships within professional boundaries

· You are a team player but can also work independently

· Previous experience or a level 2/3 qualification in a Health and Social care is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

Support Worker - Benefits

Being part of QEF means that you will be valued as a key member of a charity that is passionate about its work.  You’ll gain a sense of professional satisfaction from knowing that every day you have worked as a team to improve someone else's life.  In addition, you’ll receive:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service.

• A comprehensive induction programme

• Extensive training and development

• Support for Care apprenticeships

• Pension

• Life Assurance

• Westfield Healthcare Cash back scheme (including optical, dental and complimentary therapy treatments)

• Westfield shopping discounts

• Employee assistance programme

• Childcare vouchers

• Free on-site parking

• Transport offered to and from main train station

• Paid breaks

We offer a comprehensive training calendar, career progression and an opportunity to work with fantastic people in a caring and supportive environment.

Support Worker – How to Apply

Now is an exciting time to join QEF as we look to move to our brand-new state of the art care and rehabilitation centre opening in Leatherhead during Spring 2020.

Apply early via the link!

This opportunity may be closed early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

This role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks which will include Enhanced with adults barred list check DBS (at the cost of QEF if you are not already a member of The Update Service).

QEF is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We guarantee to interview all applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy and to consider each applicant on their ability to do the job.

Please contact HR if you require any reasonable adjustment(s) for the application process or interview stage.

Job Title: Support Worker

Hours: 20 Hours per week (Part time)

Location: Haringey, London

Responsible to: Project Manager

Summary of role

This post is responsible for ensuring that guests who attend Highway House are in the first instance made welcome. The primary role will be to engage those guests in developing a pathway of support for them, and help them move to the maximum independence they are capable of.  Providing baseline and continuing monitoring of their progress will be required, as will working closely with the manager and the administration officer.

• Be responsible for receiving guests
• Initial recording of guests details
• Work with guests to identify their needs
• Research and engage appropriate support for guests
• Develop links with health and welfare agencies to benefit guests
• Support the physical and mental wellbeing of guests
• Ensure effective collection of monitoring information, consultation and feedback
• Report regularly to the project manager and as and when reqired board of trustees upon the progress of the project against stated outcomes
• Agree with Manager and Trustees any actions regarding outcomes
• Ensure all safeguarding issues are dealt with effectively as detailed within our policy
• Work with, support, and build the understanding of volunteers
• Agree and maintain work plans with Project Manager
• Produce regular reports for the Project Manager
• Work with project Manager to engage partners and develop new opportunities
• Contribute to review of activities so they are based upon need
• Identify and contribute to all legal requirements being met
• Work with the Project Manager and Administrator ensuring the information is processed to provide monitoring and evaluation reports
• Work with the Project Manager to review action plan, delivery plans and risk assessments
• Training volunteers in support work
• Any other duties deemed necessary

Support Worker

Location: Fife Service, Scotland
Job Type: Full time & Part time
Salary: £9.02 per hour

Closing Date: 15th December 2019

Want to be part of a leading organisation which positively impacts on the lives of disabled people across the world?

We are seeking full and part time Support Workers to join our residential and supported living services in Glenrothes, Fife.

As a Support Worker with Leonard Cheshire you’ll provide a high level of care and support to people with disabilities, enabling them to live the life they choose. You’ll assist with daily tasks including personal care, medication and assistance at mealtimes, motivating and encouraging choice and participation.

Experience as a Support Worker, Care Assistant or Healthcare Assistant is desirable but not essential as we offer an excellent training and induction programme to get you fully trained in your new role! You must be compassionate, creative and love working with people.

In return we offer a great range of employee schemes and benefits, including generous annual leave, discounts for high street retailers, contributory pension scheme and so much more!

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

A satisfactory PVG check is required for this post.

Experience of driving and holding a clean driver's licence is desirable.

Shortlisting for this role will take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Assistant, Care Provider, Personal Support Worker, Support at Home, Domiciliary Care, charity, not for profit, etc.

Ref: 90624

Support Worker

You will join our client as a Support Worker and work as part of a team in a residential home to support 4/5 young people in their care.

Support Worker Responsibilities:

You will follow individual care plans for the young people with the aim to help them move onto independent living in the future. You will support with their therapy, plan social and leisure activities, give medication and complete associated paperwork. You will be supported by a multi-disciplinary team including Nurses, Psychologists and Psychiatrists to ensure our client achieves the best possible outcomes for young people.

Support Worker Requirements:

You do not require any previous experience for this role however our client does require you to be compassionate, calm, resilient and to understand the issues and challenges young people face. You should be IT literate as there is a requirement to update online care records. You must also be flexible with the ability to work a 7-day rota, completing early and late shift patterns alongside sleep-ins (usually 1 per week) for which an additional payment is made. Having a driving licence is not essential but it is beneficial to help transport young people to appointments and activities.

Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community. As an employer they are also committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all staff.

About Our Client:

Our client provides residential services for young people and young adults aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or secure children’s homes. Their aim is to support the young people using an innovative therapeutic approach and least restrictive practice to enable them to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life. Our client's  “no restraint” policy allows for more respectful and thoughtful relationships with young people and avoids traumatisation and consequent escalations in risk.

Location: West Kirby, Merseyside

Job type: Full and Part time opportunities available (Full time hours 37.5 per week)

Salary: £17,550 to £19,012.50 per annum (£9-£9.75 per hour) dependent on experience.

Benefits: 22-27 holidays per year (plus bank holidays), Free training and professional development programme, Paid induction, training and enhanced DBS check, Company Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Free onsite parking, Life Assurance, Online discounts, Refer a friend scheme where they pay £500 for every friend you refer, Annual paid Summer and Christmas parties, Length of service awards.

Closing date for applications: 14th December 2019

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Care Assistant, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP etc.

Ref: 90358