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Job Description
Support Worker - Supported Living
Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire
Salary: from £12 per hour
Retain Healthcare is a fast-growing provider of supported living services, dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to live fulfilling and independent lives. We offer a range of personalized support services, tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing personalized support to individuals with disabilities, ensuring their well-being and safety.
- Assisting with daily living activities such as personal care, meal preparation, and medication management.
- Supporting individuals in developing and maintaining social relationships and participating in community activities.
- Promoting independence and self-advocacy skills.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of support provided.
- Working collaboratively with other professionals involved in the individual's care, such as family members, healthcare providers, and social workers.
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities, preferably in a supported living setting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.
- A valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle essential.
- PMVA qualification or experience in caregiving or social work are desirable
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- A supportive and friendly work environment.
- The chance to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
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Support Worker
Support Worker - Supported Living
Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire
Salary: from £12.75 per hour
Retain Healthcare is a fast-growing provider of supported living services, dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to live fulfilling and independent lives. We offer a range of personalized support services, tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual.
Key Responsibilities:- Providing personalized support to individuals with disabilities, ensuring their well-being and safety.
- Assisting with daily living activities such as personal care, meal preparation, and medication management.
- Supporting individuals in developing and maintaining social relationships and participating in community activities.
- Promoting independence and self-advocacy skills.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of support provided.
- Working collaboratively with other professionals involved in the individual's care, such as family members, healthcare providers, and social workers.
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities, preferably in a supported living setting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.
- A valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle essential.
- PMVA qualification or experience in caregiving or social work are desirable
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- A supportive and friendly work environment.
- The chance to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
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Support Worker - Chippenham
Retain Healthcare, Chippenham are currently recruiting support workers to work within specialist residential and supported living service in central Chippenham for ongoing shifts and ad hoc work.
Working with Retain Healthcare means that you will have:- Weekly pay (PAYE not Umbrella so no hidden charges)
- FLEXIBLE hours - part time or full time, with a range of shifts including days and nights.
- Access to multiple high street discounts via the Blue Light scheme
- Free extensive training
- 24/7 support from our highly experienced team
- Fast track registration available
- Application and access to your Rota via our mobile app
- Access to ongoing personal development
- Recommend a friend bonus scheme
- EAP - Employee assistance programme
- Free uniform (Where applicable)
The service is situated in Central Chippenham , just minutes away from the town center. It comprises of 2 houses joined with a communal lounge and dining area.
Your duties will be assisting with all aspects of daily living including personal care, medication and healthcare appointments along with accessing the local community and maintaining relations with family and friends. Additional activities may include:- Bingo
- Music and discos
- Cinema and watching movies
- Walking/exercise and some sport
- Art and craft sessions
- And whatever the residents personal hobby may be.
Requirements for this role:- Minimum 6 months paid experience in care setting
- Experience complex care and LD an advantage but not essential
- Right to work in the UK
- Due to location, Driving Licence and own vehicle preferred but not essential.
- Completion of our online application form and able to provide proof of ID
*We Do Not Offer Sponsorship For These Roles*
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Support Worker
CARE MORE IN 2024
Do you thrive in supporting young people with complex needs?
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Support Worker to join our team in Gloucestershire. You'll play a vital role in providing high-quality care and support to young people with Learning Disabilities (LD), Autism, and challenging behaviours within a residential setting.
About You:- Must hold a valid UK driving license and be willing to travel.
- A minimum of 6 months of paid experience working with young people in a residential care setting.
- Proven experience supporting individuals with LD/Autism and challenging behaviours.
- PBS/PBM Training and demonstrable experience applying these frameworks.
- Experience observing and responding to self-injury.
- Comfortable working in 2:1 staffing ratios.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with young people.
- Ability to de-escalate conflict situations and manage challenging behaviours effectively.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and a commitment to person-cantered care.
- A proactive approach, with the ability to manage a workload and contribute to the smooth operation of the unit/home.
What We Offer:- 24 hour support advice and guidance
- Employee assistance program
- Full time Mental Health First Aiders who are there for you when you need them
- Having your own dedicated coordinator who will ensure you have the work you want and that you have everything you need to be successful in your role
- Working for a Company that strives to do things better or differently
- Local training and your own career development pathway endorsed by Skills for care. City and Guilds
- FLEXIBLE hours - part time or full time, with a range of shifts including days and nights.
- Guaranteed Hours available
- FREE uniform, training and DBS rebate reimbursement
- Enhanced Bank Holiday pay
- Paid Holidays
- Access to blue light card
- Weekly pay
- Easy online application
- Shift booking app
- Retain Rewards - local discounts
- Recommend a friend bonus of up to £250 per introduction
If you're a dedicated and skilled Support Worker who thrives in a challenging yet rewarding environment, we encourage you to apply!
Please note that applications without a valid UK driving license will not be considered.
Retain Healthcare Ltd and Retain Skills (South West) Ltd are an equal opportunities employer, offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS Check.