
Harrow- Residential Support Workers needed Harrow on the Hill, England
Job description
As a Support Worker, you will be key in supporting our residents in a residential supported living unit.
We are looking for a dedicated and ambitious individual who can offer complete
commitment to supporting our young adults to fulfil their potential. This is a challenging role with huge rewards.
What will you be doing:
- Working with the staff team across all levels to safeguard our young adults at all times.
- Participating in a wide range of innovative and exciting recreational events held within the home and wider community.
- Assisting with practical tasks relating to care. For example, cooking and cleaning.
- Creating positive relationships with the young adults, maintaining dignity and respect at all times.
- Meeting the physical, emotional, behavioural and cultural needs of the young adults.
- Continually maintaining accurate and clear record keeping.
- Ensuring that the needs of the young adults are being met and regularly reviewing and recording any changes to their needs.
- Support with personal care such as support with showering and dressing
- Actively contributing to the development of the team.
About You
What experience and qualifications do you need:
- A genuine passion for care and to be motivated by contributing to the progression of others.
- A strong team player
- Resilient and confidence to ask for support as needed
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Computer literacy
- A Diploma Level 2 in Health & Social Care OR a willingness to complete this
What will you get in return:
- A competitive salary.
- Extensive training packages with time rostered out of your work rota to attend.
- Pension
- Genuine career development opportunities for those who want them.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm, Freelance, Zero hours contract, Volunteer, Internship
Salary: £10.50-£11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Harrow on the Hill: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (required)
- Night shift (preferred)
- Overnight shift (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 11/06/2023