[ref. t4156021] Support Worker Ripon - Full Time
St Anne's Community Services Ripon
Job overview
Support Worker
Ripon
Full time and Casual hours available
Hourly rate of £12.21, plus 50p per hour supplement. This rate applies to contracted and overtime hours.
Our service at Ripon assists clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We require enthusiastic, caring individuals to provide person centred support for the clients.
We have a variety of shifts including days, nights and sleep- ins. If you love going for coffee, shopping, day trips out this rewarding job could be for you.
As a Support Worker, you will provide high quality care and support to our clients to enable them to live their best life. You will be passionate in making a difference to our client’s lives, helping them to fulfil their aspirations and ambitions.This homely service is situated in the pleasant Historical market city of Ripon.
St Anne’s Community Services has become one of the largest and most respected charities in the North of England. Bringing creativity and a can-do approach, all our employees embody our values being Person-Centred, Respectful, Open, Understanding and Dedicated (PROUD).We support nearly 2,000 vulnerable adults in specialist residential, supported living and outreach services, enabling them through exceptional care and support to live their best possible life.
Main duties of the job- Person Centred - Prepare person-centred support plans with clients which reflect their views and aspirations and respect their beliefs and opinions, reviewing and amending them as necessary and considering the client’s changing needs and wishes.
- Respectful - Support clients to fulfil their aspirations, supporting them to live as independently as possible, in accordance with their skills and abilities. This may include accompanying them on social visits and events, supporting them with their interests and hobbies, promoting choice, arranging activities and outings, and developing their skills and knowledge.
- Open - Communicate in an open and transparent way with clients and other team members, acting with integrity and doing what you say that you will do.
- Understanding - Where required you may be asked to provide personal care to clients in a way that respects their choices and dignity. This can include assistance with washing and toileting.
- Dedicated - Keep appropriate, accurate records, including daily notes, with full involvement of the client.
Working for our organisation
St. Anne's wants to reward its employees for their hard work. Employee benefits include;- Rising 20 to 25 days plus statutory bank holidays
- 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme
- Continuous opportunities for ongoing training and career development
- Cycle To Work scheme
- Refer A Friend recruitment initiative
- Flexible working opportunities (where applicable) upon successful completion of probation period
- Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Discounted income protection scheme
- Free car parking at most services
- Free life assurance cover
- Willing to provide an appropriate level of care and support to clients, in accordance with their care plan including personal care.
- Understanding of the importance of maintaining accurate written and numerical records
- Ability to undertake a wide range of personal care and domestic duties (specific to each service)
- Able to carry out the physical requirements of the role including but not limited to climbing stairs/using hoists/pushing wheelchairs/moving people/night work. *Adjustments will be considered in line with the Equality Act where these criteria cannot be met due to a disability
- Understand or willing to learn how to use computer packages (such as Word, Outlook and the Internet) and to undertake relevant training and qualification in care if required.
- Able to work cooperatively as a team member.
- Able to liaise and communicate effectively with carers, families, inspectors and other external stakeholders
- UK Driving license is desirable.
Person specification
Experience
Desirable criteria- Previous experience working in care (employment or carer at home)
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Care Certificate or required to undertake Care Certificate
- Current driver licence
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