Female Support Worker

iBC Healthcare; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Do you want a career making a real difference to vulnerable Adults with complex mental health needs?

Are you looking for an employer who invests in their staff’s development and progression and guarantees to give you all the support to ensure you can do amazing daily?

If so, then look no further.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Support Worker to join our incredible Supported Living Services in Sheffield. The Person we support has an English Cocker Spaniel. The support worker should be comfortable around dogs and willing to assist with pet care as needed.

Role: Support Worker

Pay Rate: £12.40 per hour

Shifts: Days, Nights

Full-time: 42hrs/40hrs and Bank

Duties Include:

1. To support people with disabilities, including individuals with profound and complex needs, using person-centred approaches to enable people to achieve positive outcomes as defined in their support plan.
2. Basic daily duties include medication administration, cooking, cleaning, and paperwork.
3. To provide emotional and practical support.
4. To support the people in our care to access community facilities and be included in community groups.
5. To build a robust relationship with the people in our care to promote independence and improve quality of life.
6. To empower the people in our care to learn new skills or pursue hobbies and interests.

Person Specifications:

1. Experience within the care industry, ICSs or equivalent essential.
2. Must have experience with mental health conditions, complex care, and challenging behaviours.
3. The ability to multi-task.
4. Good time management, organization, attention to detail, and flexibility.
5. IT literate.
6. A positive ‘can do’ attitude.
7. Good communication skills.
8. You must have a compassionate, caring, positive personality.
9. Possess a genuine passion for making a real difference in people’s lives.
10. Full UK Driving Licence ideal but not essential.
11. Able to manage challenging behaviour and conflict.
12. Works well as part of a team as well as individually.

Benefits When Working With IBC:

1. Fully paid comprehensive training and induction programmes.
2. Career development and progression opportunities.
3. Funded qualifications such as diplomas levels 2, 3, 4 & 5.
4. Reward and recognition schemes - including Star Performer of the Month.
5. Blue Light Card.
6. Cycle to work scheme.
7. Employee assistance programme.
8. Enhanced paternity and maternity.
9. Casual dress.
10. Paid holidays (28 days including bank holidays).

Who is iBC Healthcare, and what do we do?
iBC is a leading health & social care provider in the Midlands, providing support to hundreds of individuals with learning disabilities, complex needs, autism, and mental health needs.

We hold contracts with over 20 local authorities & ICB and continue to build relationships with commissioners to develop bespoke care facilities.

We exist to support people with disabilities to live meaningful lives by providing quality support and access to mainstream activities and opportunities throughout our various services.

We promise to ensure that people who use our services are listened to, valued, and supported with all their goals and aspirations.

As an employer, we invest heavily in the support structure to ensure daily support is always given and that all staff members are equipped and trained to do their best in their roles. We believe our staff do amazing every single day because they do.

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