Support Worker Spilsby

Do you share our values of Independence, Respect, Honesty and Teamwork?

What will this role of Support Worker — Residential Care involve?

We are looking for motivated, caring and compassionate people to join our residential teams in Spilsby. You will be delivering care and support to enhance our clients’ independence skills, whilst giving them choice and control over their own lives. There are part time opportunities available (16hrs and 17.5 hrs per week)

Ideally you will have worked in a care environment with people with learning disabilities, however if you share and can demonstrate our values and would like to make a difference to the lives of others, we would welcome your application.

• Assisting and monitoring clients with their personal health and care needs
• The administration and recording of medication as per the medication system
• To inform the manager of any significant developments and /or difficulties within the home
• To provide sensitive responses to clients’ needs and provide a caring environment following specific handling procedures as detailed in the care plan, whilst maintaining their respect and dignity
• To arrange and accompany clients as necessary to doctors, dentists and some social appointments as agreed with the manager
• Planning, purchasing and preparing meals
• Development and operation of a broad range of internal and external leisure activities for and with the clients

Linkage Community Trust is a learning disabilities charity and a values based organisation. Our values are central to providing high quality, personalised and effective care, support and education to our clients and students. We are passionate about making a difference to the lives of the people with learning difficulties and disabilities, by supporting them to become all they can be. As an employer, we are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, Investors in Diversity and Investors in People.

Why apply for this Support Worker —Residential Care role with Linkage Community Trust?

We pride ourselves in looking after our staff, which is why we provide excellent training on all aspects of the role and invest in our employee’s growth, with career progression opportunities, incremental salary progression, and a comprehensive benefits package, which for a Support Worker within residential care role includes:

• Grade 3 (£8.80ph)
• Life assurance x 5 annual salary
• 6 weeks annual leave (including bank holidays) increasing incrementally to 8 weeks
• Full training will be provided
• Company health and wellbeing benefits package including employee assistance helpline and online discounts
• Long Service Bonus every 5 years
• Workplace pension scheme

What will I need in order to be considered for this role of Support Worker —Residential Care?

• Willing to complete in-house training and basic induction
• Good IT skills
• Use to working as a part of a team
• A good level of spoken and written English
• Good housekeeping skills including cooking, cleaning and budget management
• Able to remain patient in challenging situations and have an understanding approach towards the needs of individuals with learning difficulties
• Flexible approach to meeting client needs
• Willing to undertake personal care when required
• An advantage if you have level 2 in care (but this training will be given)

Location: You’ll be based at Vale View, Spilsby