Support Worker

Community Integrated Care•Elgin, IL

1d•$14•Onsite

About The Position

At our Elgin services, we support vulnerable individuals who live in their own homes to live as independently as possible. The people we support have learning disabilities and a variety of health conditions, including diabetes and epilepsy, and would benefit greatly from staff who are proactive, fun and understanding. The individuals we support enjoy a wide range of different activities, like watching TV (especially Love Island!), going on holiday, attending social clubs and events, going out walking and exploring the community. They’re always up for trying new things, so are looking for inventive people who are up for the challenge. Our staff team are very supportive and experienced and provide support with: Medication administration, Moving and positioning, Cooking and home maintenance. Social support and support to achieve personal goals. Managing the finances of the people we support. Our team provide support 24 hours a day, so we ask for flexibility to work a variety of shifts including days and sleepovers and some weekends. We are currently recruiting for Relief staff to join our team and we have a 10 hour post. We are looking for a full time role of 36 hours and part time for 24 hours.

Requirements

Experienced in supporting people who can exhibit behaviour that challenges
Proactive, fun and understanding
Reliable and honest
Able to remain calm under pressure
Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including days and sleepovers and some weekends

Nice To Haves

Inventive people who are up for the challenge

Responsibilities

Medication administration
Moving and positioning
Cooking and home maintenance
Social support and support to achieve personal goals
Managing the finances of the people we support

Benefits

£13.86 Per hour
Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing learning and development (including SVQ funding)
Work doing the things you enjoy, meaning work never feels like work
Work for a multi award-winning Charity that invests all it profits right back into the people we support, our workforce and our local communities
Contributory pension scheme
There is no uniform - you can wear your own casual clothes
Access to a free app offering retail discounts, leisure savings and holiday and travel discounts
Employee of the month award and other recognition schemes
Free Employee Assistance programme available 24/7, providing a wide range of financial, legal and consumer services, as well as counselling, life coaching and career guidance
Financial support options to help in times of hardship using our Wellbeing Fund and our partnership with the Care Workers Charity
Recommend a Friend bonus scheme
We pay for your PVG check!
Guaranteed and contracted hours
We are based in one location, so no need to be a car driver
28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) – pro-rated for part-time staff
Good work/life balance – rotas are issued 4+ weeks in advance enabling you to plan ahead!
The opportunity to try new things while supporting people to achieve their goals