Support Worker

Job description

Job responsibilities

About Fallowfield:

The Fallowfield project, a 24-hour supported living centre, supports and empower adults with learning difficulties and mental health needs. Our commitment to person-centred care ensures that we tailor our services to the unique values and aspirations of those we serve. We take pride in fostering a sense of community, promoting self-determination, and working towards the holistic well-being of our residents. The Fallowfield Project is not just a workplace; it's a place where we witness transformation and resilience every day.

About you:

You're a compassionate individual, driven by empathy.

You have a sincere desire to create a positive impact on others' lives.

You are adaptable, readily adjusting to the changing health needs and schedules of the residents.

You are an effective and empathetic communicator, fostering meaningful connections with residents, families, and colleagues.

You are willing to learn, keen to develop your skills and knowledge through training and experience.

You are a team player, value collaboration and are comfortable working within a multi-disciplinary team to provide person-centred care and support.

You are an honest individual with integrity and courage to speak up to help improve our care.

About the role:

You will play a crucial role in our clinical team, providing essential support to adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs.

Your responsibilities include aiding residents in their daily activities, promoting independence, and providing emotional assistance.

You will assist with personal care and mealtime support while always maintaining residents' dignity and privacy.

You will be expected to update our residents care documentation with accurate, detailed, and up-to-date information.

About EHC and our values:

Equilibrium Healthcare is one of the leading healthcare providers in the Greater Manchester area. We are a vibrant community of dedicated individuals committed to transforming mental health care. Our vision is to provide cutting edge innovation and advanced technology to enhance the lives of everyone in our care. EHC strives to redefine the standards of mental health treatment, ensuring the well-being of both its team and residents. Our values revolve around People, Care, Environment, and Innovation. We believe that by placing people at the heart of what we do, delivering exceptional care, fostering a supportive environment, and consistently pushing the boundaries of innovation, we can make a positive impact in the lives of our residents, our team, and our community.

Summary:

Salary: £12.00 per hour

Benefits:

Career Growth at EHC: We prioritise your professional development with training and advancement opportunities within our organisation.

Bank Holidays paid at time and a half, Christmas day at double time.

Birthday day off.

Holiday Buyback scheme Purchase an additional 5 days of Holiday per year.

Eye Care Vouchers.

Schedule:

Part-time (24hrs) or Bank available.

08:00 to 20:00

20:00 to 08:00

Recruitment and onboarding process:

Complete the application form.

Submit your CV along with the application form if you have one available.

You will receive a call or email from one of our friendly team members in the coming days to arrange an interview if you are a suitable candidate.

Please bring your ID or Passport for the initial stages of the DBS process; we cover the associated costs if you successfully pass the interview.

If your interview is successful, you will receive a conditional offer letter from us within 1 working day.

Upon acceptance of the offer, we will commence the onboarding process.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Experience working in a Supported Living setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Equilibrium Healthcare

Address

4 Clifton Avenue

Manchester

M14 6UB

Employer's website

https://equilibrium.healthcare/ (Opens in a new tab)