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Job Description
Position: Support Worker
Type: Full-Time, Permanent (40 Hours/Week)
Salary: £23,817 per annum Pension and Excellent Benefits
Location: Cheltenham
Are you a compassionate Support Worker with a dedication to enhancing the lives of others? Our client is seeking a dynamic individual to join their team as a Support Worker in Cheltenham. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of individuals facing multiple needs, including substance misuse, mental health challenges, or learning disabilities.
Why Join our Client?
At our client's organisation, they believe in empowering our staff to excel. We provide comprehensive support and free training to equip you with the skills necessary to make a meaningful difference in people's lives every day. By joining our team, you'll receive a competitive salary of £23,817 per annum, along with an array of generous benefits, including:
- Generous annual leave allowance of up to 30 days plus bank holidays
- Fantastic pension scheme matched up to 8%
- Free on site meals
- Life Assurance coverage up to 3 times your salary
- Fully funded DBS checks and renewals
- Company sick pay scheme
- 'Smart Health' program offering unlimited access to online, telephone, and video GP services
- Access to a private holiday flat
- Wellbeing Support through our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, including free counselling and legal advice
- Eyecare and Flu vouchers
- Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support
Key Responsibilities:
Provide key support and care to clients within the designated service.
Offer personal care assistance to identified clients.
Play an active role in assessing and managing client risk in a calm and clear manner.
Manage client meetings and facilitate the involvement of Client Inclusion and Training representatives.
Ensure adherence to policies and procedures regarding medication management within the facility.
Assist in managing the referral process to achieve agreed occupancy levels within the service.
A satisfactory enhanced DBS and Adults Barred List check are required for this role, and job offers are subject to the Trust receiving satisfactory evidence of the successful applicant’s right to work in the UK.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:
At our client's organisation, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace culture where all individuals feel valued, respected, and able to thrive. We recognise the value that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation and are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our operations.
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