Support Worker in Brighton inBrighton PUBLISHED TUE 12 NOV 2024 Jump to job information section
Glenholme Healthcare Group rivDW4pk
Job description
Support Worker - No experience is required - Learning Disabilities Service
£11.50 up to £11.80, paid training, Full-time opportunity
Location: Saltdean, BN2 (only applicants in East and West Sussex - 5 mile radius of Saltdean in Brighton)
We often hear...I would like a job that helps others, where I can make a difference...if this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
Whether you have been a Support Worker, Care Assistant, or Carer previously, or you come from a retail, hospitality, warehouse, cleaner, customer service, or admin background. We will provide ongoing training and support to you throughout your career with us.
About Our Homes
Our homes consists of spacious ensuite rooms, which also have warm communal lounges, kitchen and large garden, as well as sensory and “chill out” activity rooms.
Our services are located in a quiet residential neighborhood very close to shops, restaurants and transport links, including a direct bus route into the centre of Brighton. This ensures service users are able to create positive links with the local and wider community in Brighton.
Our specialist supported living services have been developed to enable people with learning disabilities to live happy, healthy, safe lives and to achieve their full potential.
Benefits And Perks As a Support Worker
Duties Of a Support Worker
At Glenholme, our core values allow our staff and service users to thrive. We believe in treating individuals, their families and our staff with respect and dignity while placing a high value on equality, equity and diversity.
Job Code: GHBRI1
This job requires an Enhanced DBS to be carried out.
£11.50 up to £11.80, paid training, Full-time opportunity
Location: Saltdean, BN2 (only applicants in East and West Sussex - 5 mile radius of Saltdean in Brighton)
We often hear...I would like a job that helps others, where I can make a difference...if this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
- Do you have a big smile, that can make a person's face light up?
- Do you have patience and a sense of humour?
- Are you kind and compassionate?
Whether you have been a Support Worker, Care Assistant, or Carer previously, or you come from a retail, hospitality, warehouse, cleaner, customer service, or admin background. We will provide ongoing training and support to you throughout your career with us.
About Our Homes
Our homes consists of spacious ensuite rooms, which also have warm communal lounges, kitchen and large garden, as well as sensory and “chill out” activity rooms.
Our services are located in a quiet residential neighborhood very close to shops, restaurants and transport links, including a direct bus route into the centre of Brighton. This ensures service users are able to create positive links with the local and wider community in Brighton.
Our specialist supported living services have been developed to enable people with learning disabilities to live happy, healthy, safe lives and to achieve their full potential.
Benefits And Perks As a Support Worker
- A Salary increase to £11.65 once you have completed our paid-for-care certificate (An industry-recognised qualification)
- A Salary increase to £11.80 on completion of a paid-for Level 2-3 NVQ qualification (An industry-recognised qualification)
- Compensation of up to £200 for completing your e-learning before you start
- Hastee Pay – withdraw up to 40% of your earned salary before payday as and when you want
- 28 holidays (including bank holidays)
- An additional day off for your birthday plus up to 5 additional days off for your length of service
- Quarterly Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff’s commitment and contribution and service performance-related bonuses
- Automatic entry into our Employee Assistance Programme offering: Personal and everyday advice on child support, financial advice, mental health and health & wellbeing
- You’ll also receive our pension & life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
- Cycle2Work scheme
- Free Blue Light Card
Duties Of a Support Worker
- Companionship
- Personal Care & Support
- The teaching of independent living skills
- Management of medication
- Community-based activities such as swimming, social activities, or other leisure activities
At Glenholme, our core values allow our staff and service users to thrive. We believe in treating individuals, their families and our staff with respect and dignity while placing a high value on equality, equity and diversity.
Job Code: GHBRI1
This job requires an Enhanced DBS to be carried out.
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If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
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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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