Support Worker Accrington, England
Job description
Come and join the UK's largest provider of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.
We have a exciting opportunities for Support Workers to join our friendly and experienced team at Whalley Road in Lancashire, a specialist residential home providing nursing care, support and rehabilitation to adults with a mental illness or learning disability.
We understand that all the people we support have different needs, so alongside their key workers, families and medical professionals we ensure that the support we provide, is bespoke in every detail.
At Whalley Road we offer residency for up to 9 people to stay with us, allowing them to fully focus on their recovery. There is a large lounge area allowing for residents to convene and to interact in a communal setting during their recovery. We have a large secure garden where residents are encouraged to cultivate plant lift whilst learning new skills in the process!
Copy and paste the link below to read more about our Whalley Road service:
https://activecaregroup.co.uk/location/whalley-road/
What you'll be working:
We can be flexible, if you are looking for part time or full time, your hour are based on a shift rota basis.
- The service provides care 24 hours per day, 7 days per week
- Full Time and Part Time hours available
What you'll be doing:
- Build relationships with the people we support, which are open and two way
- Support to undertake their rehabilitation programme
- Establish methods of communication with the people we support, reducing barriers when necessary
- Support with activities of daily living and personal care when needed
- Communicate any issues to the clinical team
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Accurately report and/or record work activities
What you'll have:
- A genuine interest in providing the best person centre care possible
- The ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Experience working within the care sector / mental health would be an advantage but not essential
We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.
Please note that sponsorship is not provided - you must already have the right to work in the UK
What to look forward to:
25 days holiday plus the bank holidays
Your birthday day off!
Holiday that increases with service!
Retail & Restaurant Discounts
Annual Colleague Awards
Colleague referral scheme - earn a bonus of up to £1000 for referring someone you know!
Wellbeing support and activities
Career development and world class training
Pension contribution
Enhanced Sick Pay
Enhanced Maternity Pay
