Female Support Worker – Lancashire

Female Support Worker – Heysham Intensive Support Service

Location: Heysham

Salary: Up to £24,960 per annum – £12.50 per hour

Contract: Full-time (37.5 – 48 hours per week) or Part-time (minimum 15 hours per week), including flexible working patterns covering weekends and public holidays.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and complex behaviours? This company is seeking dedicated Support Workers to join their Heysham Intensive Support Service, providing person-centred care in a forensic specialist setting.

The Role:

As a Support Worker, you will be responsible for delivering compassionate care and support to service users, helping them lead fulfilling lives and participate actively in the community. Key responsibilities include:

• Building trusting relationships with service users to promote their emotional health and well-being.
• Supporting service users in developing independence across various aspects of daily life, including personal care, social skills, and managing finances.
• Adhering to behaviour management guidelines and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide consistent, high-quality care.
• Facilitating access to social, leisure, work, and educational opportunities tailored to the interests and aspirations of the service users.

Key Benefits:

• Birthday Holiday Bonus: Enjoy an extra day off around your birthday.
• Probationary Bonus: Receive a £100 bonus upon successful completion of your probation.
• Life Assurance: Coverage at twice your basic annual salary after 6 months of employment.
• Training and Development: Automatic enrolment onto Level 3 Health and Social Care Diploma after probation, with opportunities for further qualifications.
• Onboarding Bonus: Receive a £300 welcome bonus.
• Refer a Friend Scheme: Earn £200 worth of vouchers by referring a friend to the company.
• Flexible Work Patterns: Options to suit your lifestyle, including day, evening, and weekend shifts.

Requirements:

• Experience in supporting people with autism, learning disabilities, or complex needs is desirable.
• NVQ or relevant social care qualification is advantageous.
• A caring, respectful, and person-centred approach.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Make a real difference-apply today and join a supportive and dynamic team!

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