Please note that applications for this vacancy will only be accepted from EPNE learners within the Adult Social Care SWAP scheme
Sunderland Care and Support is seeking to recruit Support Workers to support adults with a range of needs including physical disabilities, learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs.
Our customers have a wide range of complex needs and interventions which can include active support and positive behaviour support techniques. They require consistent members of a team to support them to maintain their safety and may be required to provide support with personal care needs as part of their care plan. Also, to engage them to participate and explore their local communities and activities. This care and support should have the individual at its centre, promote respect, dignity, engagement, and participation throughout the delivery of personalised care and support.
This is a rewarding role where you will make a genuine difference, supporting people to live as independently as possible in their own homes and within their local communities.
About the role
As a Support Worker, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care and support, tailored to each individual’s needs, strengths and aspirations. You will work as part of a consistent and supportive team, promoting independence, dignity, safety and wellbeing.
We actively support people to enjoy meaningful lives, including social activities and opportunities that matter to them. As part of our commitment to the Stay Up Late campaign, this may include supporting customers to attend evening events, gigs, social activities or community opportunities that take place outside traditional daytime hours.
Support may include:
- Assisting with meal and drink preparation
- Supporting domestic and household tasks
- Administering and recording medication
- Supporting money management and budgeting
- Providing personal care in line with individual care plans
- Encouraging and supporting community activities and social inclusion
- Supporting relationships with friends and family
- Providing emotional support
- Using active support and positive behaviour support techniques (training provided)
- Supporting customers to plan holidays and, where required, providing support during holidays (additional payment applies)
This list is not exhaustive and duties may change to reflect the needs of the service and customers.
About you
- Caring, reliable and motivated
- Committed to supporting vulnerable adults to live fulfilling lives
- Able to commit to a designated rota line covering shifts Monday to Sunday.
- Flexible and willing to work a range of shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
- Willing to learn and develop new skills
Experience of working in care is not essential, as full training and support will be provided.
You will share our core values of Respect, Innovation, Integrity, Caring, Partnership and Being Valued, ensuring these are reflected in everything you do.
What we offer
- £13.45 per hour in line with the Foundation Living Way
- 37 hours per week available
- Sleep-in payment of £43.12 per shift (where applicable)
- We pay for your DBS check
- Designated rota patterns including days, evenings, weekends and bank holidays
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
- Regular one-to-one supervision and annual appraisal
- 26 days annual leave entitlement rising to 31 days with 5 years continuous service, excluding bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Career development and progression opportunities
- A positive, supportive and rewarding working environment
- Occupational Health and wellbeing support
- Access to discounts on local theatre and sporting events and Blue Light Card and Company Shop supermarket.
Additional information
All communication regarding this vacancy will be sent to the email address registered on North East Jobs. Please check your inbox and junk/spam folders after the closing date.
Appointments will be subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
For further information about Sunderland Care and Support, please visit: https://sunderlandcareandsupport.co.uk
To learn more about the Stay Up Late campaign, visit: https://stayuplate.org
Please note applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these roles.
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