Locations: Clacton-on-SeaPay: £14.00 per hourHours: Full-time availableShifts: Days and nightsGender requirement: This is a female-only position under the Equality Act 2010, as being female is a genuine occupational requirement for this role due to the specific needs of the people we support.Driving licence: Full UK driving licence essentialExperience: Previous care or support experience essentialVisa sponsorship: Not available
Are you an experienced care or support worker who is passionate about helping people live independent, meaningful and fulfilling lives?
Harley House Supported Living is looking for experienced, compassionate and committed female Support Workers to join our team.
We provide safe, supportive and person-centred care, working alongside the people we support to enable them to make their own choices, develop their independence and maintain control over their lives.
This is a female-only position due to the specific needs of the people we support. Previous experience in a care or support role is essential.
A full UK driving licence is also an essential requirement, as driving forms an important part of the role and supports people to access appointments, activities and the wider community.
This is a rewarding role where every day is different. You could be supporting someone to attend an appointment, access the local community, prepare meals, go shopping, develop their independence, participate in activities or work towards their personal goals.
About the role
As a Support Worker at Harley House Supported Living, you will:
- Support people to live as independently as possible and make their own choices and decisions.
- Follow individual support plans, risk assessments and agreed care approaches.
- Promote dignity, respect, choice, independence and positive risk-taking.
- Support people to access the local community and participate in work, leisure, social, religious and cultural activities.
- Assist with cooking, shopping and maintaining a clean and comfortable home.
- Provide personal care when required, including washing, bathing, shaving and toileting.
- Support people with their health and administer prescribed medication in accordance with training and procedures.
- Help people achieve their individual goals and ambitions.
- Assist with managing finances where required.
- Maintain accurate daily records using our digital care recording system.
- Act as a key worker and contribute to reviews of the support provided and the quality of life of the people you support.
- Participate in daily handovers and communicate important information to colleagues.
- Recognise and report changes in people’s needs.
- Record and elevate accidents, incidents, near misses and safeguarding concerns.
- Work positively and professionally as part of a team.
- Follow all organisational policies, procedures and safeguarding requirements.
What we’re looking for
Previous care or support experience is essential. We are looking for someone who is:
- Experienced in supporting people with individual needs.
- Caring, compassionate, patient and respectful.
- Committed to person-centred support and promoting independence.
- Confident in following support plans and risk assessments.
- Able to recognise and report safeguarding concerns.
- Reliable, responsible and professional.
- A good communicator who works effectively as part of a team.
- Able to maintain accurate records and appropriate professional boundaries.
- Committed to protecting the dignity, privacy and confidentiality of the people we support.
- Willing to undertake mandatory training and continue developing their skills.
- In possession of a full UK driving licence and able to meet the driving requirements of the role.
Driving requirement
A full UK driving licence is essential for this position. You will be required to support people to attend appointments, access activities and participate in community life. Applicants must be willing and able to undertake the driving responsibilities associated with the role.
What we offer
- £14.00 per hour.
- Full-time hours available.
- Day and night shifts.
- Services across Clacton-on-Sea, Ipswich and Great Bentley.
- Training and ongoing professional development.
- A rewarding career supporting people to achieve their goals.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to people’s everyday lives.
- A supportive and professional team environment.
Working pattern
Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the people we support. This includes working days, nights, evenings, weekends and bank holidays where required.
You will also be expected to work weekends and participate in night shifts as part of the service’s staffing requirements.
Right to work in the UK
Harley House Supported Living is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
Join Harley House Supported Living
If you are an experienced female care professional who wants to make a genuine difference by supporting people to have choice, independence, dignity and control over their own lives, we would love to hear from you.
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