Support Workers needed in Harrogate Care home for Physical & Learning Disabilities Your new company

Are you looking for a rewarding career that makes a positive difference to the lives of people with profound learning and physical disabilities? Do you want to join a values-led, not-for-profit organisation that places real emphasis on enabling extraordinary lives through the delivery of outstanding care and support? If yes, then we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Hays Social Care are recruiting for a charity that provides support for adults with profound learning and physical disabilities in Harrogate. We are looking for compassionate, motivated and enthusiastic Support Workers to join our clients' team and help them deliver high-quality services to the people they support.

Your new role

As a Support Worker, you will be responsible for assisting and encouraging the people we support to make informed choices and to widen their experiences by focusing on their outcomes.

You will also adhere to and support individuals in their agreed support/care plan or person-centred plan, enabling them to be as independent as possible and to live full and rewarding lives.

You will also enable the people we support to access and use a varied range of facilities, such as shopping, employment, leisure, and housing within the local community. Some of your responsibilities will also include:

Contributing to service development through reviews, staff meetings, supervision, and appraisal Adhering to the Trust's policies and procedures on safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality, professional boundaries, and regulatory framework at all times Maintaining accurate administration, medication, and financial records Undertaking appropriate training and professional development to deliver support. Providing support/assistance to each person to maintain a high standard of health and personal care and, where required, moving and handling using mobility aids and equipment. Following and implementing CQC standards, contributing to the service being safe, effective, caring, responsive to people's needs and well led. Promoting equality of opportunity and challenging poor and bad practice Carrying out on the spot risk assessments in difficult situations What personal qualities you'll need to succeed in this role

Wanting to make a positive difference to a person's life Caring, attentive and respectful Having a positive attitude, good at listening and being an effective communicator Helpful, supportive and a team worker A person who always demonstrates high standards and professionalism Being able to use your initiative and carry out on the spot risk assessments in difficult situations You do not need any essential qualifications to apply for this role, as we will provide you with the necessary training and development to deliver support. However, you will need to have basic IT skills such as using email and word. You will also need to achieve the induction programme within 3 months, which is a requirement and personal responsibility.

What you'll get in return

4-week salary Blue Light Scheme Flexible working Progression Opportunities Pension scheme Company paid Enhanced DBS GBP11.05 - GBP12.05 per hour What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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