Support Worker
About the role
Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You’ll be working 42 hours a week (working day shifts and night shifts), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at The Orchards. Based in Thorrington, Essex, The Orchards supports men with a learning disability, and those who have complex needs and behaviours. At The Orchards, each individual we support is unique; they have their own goals, needs, and interests. We work with each person we support to ensure that their life is filled with activities they enjoy, whilst also supporting them to develop their life skills to enable them to live independently. We are proud at The Orchards to have a great track record in enabling individuals to step down along their care pathway into supported living.
Responsibilities
- Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
- Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
- Learn about individuals’ specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
- Assist with medical & welfare needs
- Report on medical & welfare needs as required
- Safeguard
- Maintain a safe, clean environment for all
Requirements
- Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives
- An excellent communicator & a good team player
- Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
- Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence
- Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Benefits
- £13.15 per/hour starting up to £13.45 per/hour post probation.
- Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
- Regular coaching & appraisal
- Expert supervision & peer support
- Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
- Shopping, travel and leisure discounts
- A range of healthcare and financial benefits
- Pension schemes and excellent professional development