[ref. c66474920] Support Worker
Encompass Care is seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our team in Sherborne as support workers. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of those we care for, providing support and enhancing their daily lives.
Our offer to you:
Location: SherborneHours: 15 to 30 hours per week
Pay Scale: £12.02 to £12.28
Contract: Permanent
Benefits and Perks:
One additional day leave on or closest to your birthdayReward Panda, Blue Light card, TAP app, Concert for Carers
20 days + 8 Bank Holidays - increasing with length of service
Pay increasing with length of service
Mental Health and wellbeing support
Care Progression
About You:
Compassionate, professional, and empatheticStrong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Knowledgeable in health and safety, with a commitment to confidentiality
Team-oriented with independent judgment and a dedication to development
Adaptable and proactive in addressing challenges
Key Responsibilities:
Provide personal care, meal preparation, medication management, and housekeeping as per care plans.Uphold governance, confidentiality, and safeguarding standards, particularly regarding liberty deprivation.
Promptly report risks and concerns for necessary actions.
Focus consistently on the health and well-being of individuals supported.
Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and regulatory obligations.
Foster effective communication within the team and maintain accurate documentation.
Support and engage with the community, representing Encompass positively.
Promote a supportive emotional environment and adhere to all policies and training requirements.
Engage sensitively with individuals supported, their families, and colleagues, respecting diversity.
Our Core Values:
Honesty: To always operate with transparency, fairness, and sincerity.Inclusivity: Strive for equal opportunities and a valued community presence.
Dignity: Empowering a sense of individual pride and respect.
Kindness: Any act of kindness, no matter how small, can lead to great things.
Integrity: Uphold our principles and keep our promises.
Our Vision:
Pioneering support in an accessible, inclusive community.
Encompass Care is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome all applications and candidates. You will be treated with dignity and respect regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion, sex, and sexual orientation.
Ready to Join Us? We would love to hear from you!
Induction sessions occur every two weeks on Monday and Tuesday. As part of your employment with Encompass Care you are expected to attend both session. Flexibility is required as some training, such as manual handling, is only held on weekdays.