£24,242 : £26,377 per annum (37 hours) + Weekends +25 (£15.75 : 17.14) Bank Holidays double time (£25.208 : £27.42)
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Competitive salary range of £24,242 to £26,377 per annum with enhanced rates for weekends and bank holidays.
Opportunity to work in a nurturing environment dedicated to supporting children and young adults with complex needs.
Gain valuable skills and training in areas such as safeguarding, manual handling, and medication management.
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and their families by providing essential care and support.
Access to ongoing professional development, including support to achieve a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
Enjoy varied shift patterns, allowing for flexibility and the chance to work between 14 to 40 hours a week.
Employee benefits such as discounts, enhanced pension scheme, and health and wellbeing support.
Join Our Caring Community as a Support Worker in Glynde!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with complex needs? We invite you to apply for the role of Support Worker with a leading charity dedicated to providing exceptional care and education for children and young adults facing neurodisabilities and physical challenges. You’ll join a compassionate team in our state-of-the-art facilities, where you can truly thrive and help others do the same. With a competitive salary ranging from £24,242 to £26,377 per annum and enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays, this is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of something truly special.
As a Support Worker, you will provide vital assistance in various areas, from personal care to engaging in fun activities, all while ensuring the safety and dignity of the children and young adults you support. You’ll receive comprehensive training and ongoing professional development, including support to achieve your Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care. We're looking for empathetic individuals who celebrate diversity and have the enthusiasm to build meaningful relationships—experience with disabilities is a bonus, but your kindness is what truly matters. Ready to create impact and be part of a nurturing team? Join us in Glynde today!
Competitive salary range of £24,242 to £26,377 per annum with enhanced rates for weekends and bank holidays.
Opportunity to work in a nurturing environment dedicated to supporting children and young adults with complex needs.
Gain valuable skills and training in areas such as safeguarding, manual handling, and medication management.
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and their families by providing essential care and support.
Access to ongoing professional development, including support to achieve a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
Enjoy varied shift patterns, allowing for flexibility and the chance to work between 14 to 40 hours a week.
Employee benefits such as discounts, enhanced pension scheme, and health and wellbeing support.
Location : Lewes
Salary: A GBP 24,242 : A GBP 26,377 per annum (37 hours) + Weekends +25 (A GBP 15.75 : 17.14) Bank Holidays double time (A GBP 25.2: A GBP 27.42)
Hours: Shift work (they can offer between 14 hours and 40 hours per week)
- Morning Shift: 07.00: 14.00
- Late Shift: 13.45: 21.00
- Split shift: 07.30am : 10.00am 15.00: 21.00
They also offer an enhanced rate for weekends and bank holidays. (can be subject to change).
- Enhancements: **Weekends +25 (A GBP 15.75 : 17.14) Bank Holidays double time (A GBP 25.2: A GBP 27.42) *subject to change*
There is a real sense of making a difference and belonging to something very special.
They dont just offer jobs; they provide opportunities to be part of a team that demonstrates empathy and a genuine passion to help others and a capacity to build rewarding relationships. They will provide extensive support, and training, as well as opportunities for career progression.
The Role
What Youll Be Doing And Learning
- Safeguarding : understanding all aspects of safeguarding, with an emphasis on what this means for children and young people with disabilities.
- Eating and drinking : supporting how different children and young people can be helped to eat and drink safely.
- Medicines : ensuring that the children and young people you work with receive the correct medicine at the right time.
- Manual handling : using a range of equipment with the children and young people, while keeping them and yourself safe.
- Intimate care : ensuring that the children and young peoples hygiene needs are taken care of safely and with dignity
- Powered mobility : using powered wheelchairs and other equipment safely and encouraging the children and young people to learn to drive.
- Youll have the pleasure of attending a variety of days out and participate in fun activities with their children and young people.
- Epilepsy : safely managing children and young people who have seizures, and what to do in an emergency.
Skills And Qualifications
- A basic understanding of the care and support needs of people with physical disabilities and respecting them as individuals
- Ability to see the person, not the disability, with a positive attitude towards diversity in general.
- Empathy and a genuine passion to help others and the capacity to find unique ways to build rewarding relationships with the young people here.
- Ability to support children and young adults to participate in a range of activities.
- Good basic understanding of Maths, English, and IT
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) or willingness to undertake training to achieve the Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
- Willing to attend specific training and confidently set up gastrostomy feeds for children and young adults.
- Willing to work shift patterns including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
Benefits
- Discount facilities
- Enhanced Pension Scheme
- Healthcare Cashplan
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health and Wellbeing Centre
- Death in Service benef
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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.
4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.
8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.
9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.
10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.
11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.
12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.
While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.
It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.
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