Support Worker (Preston)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Vacancy Location: Preston, PR2 8PJ

Shifts:Full time, 40 hour contract (Monday to Sunday on a rota basis)

Pay Rate:£11.44 - £11.70 per hour (dependent on qualifications)

Sponsorship:This service does not provide support for visa sponsorship

Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

About You

Care experience is not essential but being passionate, kind, and resilient is. These are our values and theyre at the heart of the way we do things. If youre creative and passionate and like to get stuck in with activities. You love variety. And youre also patient and resilient, showing lots of empathy and kindness, then you should join our team.

Who We Are

Were here to support people to flourish in a place they call home. Were one of the largest providers of adult social care with over 4,000 colleagues supporting 1,300 people. Our approach is all about activities and co-production with the people we support. We work with them to design and plan what we do so we can create the best experiences together.

We're very proud to be recognised as one of the best organisations to work in byThe Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024.

And were on a mission to benefit even more people with our uncompromising quality of care and support. Its the professional expertise and passion of our team that makes us different. We genuinely care and we love supporting people to set and then reach their goals. Because every person deserves the very best experience every day.

Role Responsibilities

• Youll support adults with lots of different needs such as learning disabilities, autism, ABI and mental health

• Youll support them to flourish in a place they call home. Youll empower the people we support to be ambitious and live fulfilled lives

• Youll give high-quality support tailored to peoples needs

• Youll do activities like cooking, art or listening to music. And get out for movie nights and food outings

• There is of course practical support too and helping people to reach their goals in smaller ways. Youll manage medication, shopping, health needs and hygiene as well as keep things tidy and safe

• And of course, youll follow our procedures, so we give consistent, safe, and reliable care and support

If youre ready for a job that can truly make a difference and youre up for a challenge, then this is the team for you.

Essential Skills

• Good general education

• Honesty, reliability, trustworthiness, and a passion to make a difference

• Commitment to the aims and objectives of the home and of Ivolve

• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the ISA List (where applicable)

• A commitment to undertake training and development

Desirable Skills

• RQF Level 2 or above in social care

• Previous experience within social care setting

• Knowledge and commitment regarding Equal Opportunities

• Knowledge of the regulatory frameworks

• Confident IT user

How We Will Support You

We go beyond expectations for our colleagues as well as the people we support. Our reward package includes much more than pay, 5.6 weeks annual leave, flexible working hours and pension.

Industry-Leading Recognition

• Colleague lotto - giving everyone the opportunity to win great cash prizes

• Prize winning scratchcards aligned with values in action!

• We recognise our colleagues who go above and beyond our Heroes are nominated by colleagues for quarterly and annual awards

• Loyalty Scheme - recognising colleagues at work anniversaries

• Your birthday off after a years service!

Social Wellbeing

• Award-winning App for news and info

• Internal social media

• Team communities

Financial Wellbeing

• Discounts include high street, supermarkets, flash sales, gym memberships and more

• Blue Light discount programme, funded by us

• Salary Finance scheme for lower cost loans and to save for special occasions or rainy days

• Government mileage rates if you need to travel

Emotional Wellbeing

• Free confidential Employee Assistance Programme with qualified counsellors

• Free wellbeing App

• Practical advice covering things like consumer rights, anxiety, childcare and more

Training and Development to Reach Your Potential

• Learning journey that grows with you to reach care worker standards

• Specialist skills training including Autism, Dementia and Mental Health

• Career pathways that include flexible apprenticeships and nationally recognised qualifications

• Cover the cost of relevant professional memberships

5 More Reasons to Work with ivolve

1. Our people are pretty fabulous. We take pride and pleasure in helping others to flourish

2. Theres a great energy across the business and a strong sense of teamwork

3. Very few jobs have such an impact on peoples lives we bring joy to people every day

4. We have a proud history, were a big organisation of over 4,000 colleagues supporting around 1,300 people

5. We build and nourish relationships with the people we support

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in the care sector

Desirable

• Experience working with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours

Qualifications

Essential

• Previous experience working within the care sector

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Personal Skills

Essential

• Good communication
• Passionate
• Kind
• Resilient

Desirable

• Good communication
• Passionate
• Kind
• Resilient

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

ivolve Care & Support

Address

1 Albert Road

Fulwood

Preston

PR2 8PJ

Employer's website

https://ivolve.care/ (Opens in a new tab)