Bank Support Worker
HoveOn-site
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Support adults with learning disabilities in a supported living service by assisting with daily tasks, personal care, and community activities to promote independence and well-being.
About this role
Support people with learning disabilities to live full, happy lives.
Location: Clarendon Villas, Brighton & Hove
Location: Clarendon Villas, Brighton & Hove
Salary: £13.45 per hour, plus holiday pay of £1.62 per hour
What you’ll be doing:
Do you want to make a meaningful difference? Southdown is a not-for-profit provider of accommodation, care and support for 160 adults with learning and physical disabilities in our 23 supported living services and 4 residential care homes across Sussex.
As a support worker you’ll encourage a sense of fun by supporting clients to access their community, including walks along the beach, cinema, shopping, and café visits, as well as activities within the service. You’ll help clients to live well by supporting them with everyday tasks such as cleaning, cooking and personal care. We’re looking for compassionate individuals to help build clients’ confidence and independence through empowering care, and in return, we offer a rewarding job where no two days are the same.
We welcome applications from candidates with previous experience in roles such as Health Care Assistant, Care Assistant, Support Worker, Senior Support Worker, Nurse, Social Care Worker, Senior Care Assistant, Mental Health Care Worker, Nursing Home Assistant, Personal Assistant or Residential Care Worker, however, this is not essential and full training will be provided.
‘The best thing about my job is the clients. Getting to know them, getting to know their characters and just enjoying life with them’ – Karen, Southdown Support Worker.
Service Description:
Clarendon Villas is a supported living service for 4 adults with learning disabilities. The property is a detached house split into four self-contained flats,
in a residential area of Hove The service is ten minutes’ walk from Hove train station, close to several busy bus routes, and close to the local amenities, including the shops on George Street.
Our clients are supported to lead active, fulfilling lives and are supported to make the most of their local community while developing each client’s choice, control and independence.
Key Responsibilities
What you need for the role:
- A patient, empathetic mindset.
- A willingness to complete relevant training in health and social care, moving and handling, Positive Behaviour Support and safeguarding, safety, risk management and health protocols.
- Happy to support clients with intimate and personal care needs.
- You live within reasonable commuting distance of the service location or be willing to relocate
- An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be paid for by Southdown.
What would be nice:
- Experience working with clients with varying levels of physical and cognitive abilities, including those with learning disabilities or mental health challenges.
- Experience dealing with challenging situations (including managing clients who may exhibit aggressive behaviour or distress).
- An understanding of medication types, dosage, administration methods, and record-keeping practices.
- Previous care experience, either professionally or with family members.
Training:
We offer full training for this position so you don’t need direct experience. You’ll also gain valuable qualifications, continually develop your skills and build a great career with the largest provider of housing, care and support in Sussex.
How to apply:
Please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button and fill out our simple one-page application form.
Please note, if we receive a large number of applications then this position may close before the advertised application closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Skills
DBS CheckHealth And Social CareMedication AdministrationMoving And HandlingPositive Behaviour SupportRecord-keepingRisk ManagementSafeguarding
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