Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is currently seeking a compassionate and qualified Support Worker. The trust welcomes applications from individuals in need of sponsorship, offering a unique opportunity for those looking to build a career in health and social care.
About the Company
As a leading provider of health and social care services, Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust supports people of all ages with mental health challenges and learning disabilities across Surrey and North East Hampshire. The trust also extends its services to individuals with learning disabilities in Croydon and offers ASD and ADHD assessments in Hampshire.
The trust is dedicated to improving the mental well-being of the local community through active engagement with service users and collaborative partnerships with NHS organizations and the voluntary sector. These collaborations ensure comprehensive support for both individuals and carers.
Surrey, known for its scenic beauty and vibrant towns, is conveniently located just 30 minutes from Central London and the South Coast. With its excellent road and rail networks, Surrey offers easy access to other parts of the UK, making it an ideal location for work and living.
Apply now to join a supportive and dynamic team committed to making a difference in the community.
Position: Support Worker
Salary: £24,897 a year
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Epsom, UK
About the Role
We are a registered social care home formen and women with a learning disability, autism and other addition support needs. Hillcroft home have a well-established, friendly team, who are passionate about supporting people living here to have the best life possible.
We are looking for someone who shares the same values and principles. Someone who is energetic, happy to go out and support people with their activities. Someone who doesn’t like just to sit around but to be actively involved in all aspects of person’s life. We want someone who is passionate about supporting people to maintain and achieve their independence, to promote their choices and to fulfil their potential.
Are you this person? If so, we would like to hear from you.
Main Duties
- Support people using our services in line with their individual care plan to promote as much independence as possible.
- To assist with all aspects of personal care (supporting continence needs, showering, bathing etc.) in accordance with individual’s support needs.
- Participate in the ongoing monitoring of the health (mental and physical) and behaviour of people using the service.
- Reporting and recording all relevant information and reporting to Shift Leader any changes in the person.
- Act as a keyworker for named individuals within the service.
- Support an active and enjoyable lifestyle of individuals, by encouraging a range of leisure and social interests. Support on holidays, as identified in their person-centred plans.
- To provide person centred support as identified within the care plan ensuring respect, privacy, and dignity always.
- Help to maintain and develop relationships between individuals and their families, friends and significant others.
- To support the ladies to prepare their drinks and meals, food shopping and support whilst eating meals with guidelines that may be in place.
Qualifications
Essential
- Care Certificate or willingness to complete within 12 weeks of starting role.
Desirable
- NVQ level 2
Experience (Essential)
- Experience of caring for someone, either work of family member.
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with Learning Disability in a care home or day service.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly CLICK HERE to learn more and apply
Application Deadline
October 21, 2024