Support Worker

Looking to feel rewarded with your work?

Wanting a career not just a job?

Then come join the family team at Edge view homes. We are looking for full time and part time workers.

Salary and benefits

• £10.57-£11.59 per hour (depending on experience)
• Four weeks annual leave plus bank holiday (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Company pension scheme.
• Discounts at various venues/shops as part of the blue light scheme.
• Free lunch and refreshments from the homes kitchen.
• Mileage paid at 45p per mile when needing to travel to complete your duties.
• An approachable, friendly and supportive team.
• Ability to to gain a nursing qualification via the nurse associate scheme following two years service.
• Staff referral scheme of £300 payable for every new staff member you introduce.
• Covid safe working environment with safety procedures in excess of those recommended by the Government and Public Health.
• Competitive salary
• Full training and support provided
• QCF qualifications provided and encouraged (level 2 to 5)
• We are keen to offer more than most and reward our workers. We want to welcome you to the family feel business from day one and encourage you to learn and develop with our continued support and guidance. Each worker is valued as an individual and not just a number.

Service User Related Responsibilities:

1. Carry out duties as required under the direction of the Manager/Shift Leader.

2. To be involved in meeting each service user’s individual needs on a daily basis. This is to include transporting service users to appointments and other engagements as required by driving the Company vehicles if the worker has a driving licence.

3. To support service user’s individual priority needs, completing daily timetables as directed.

4. To facilitate the involvement of service user’s in daily household tasks, i.e. cleaning, personal laundry, shopping and preparing meals, etc.

5. Assist in providing basic care where people have a physical illness.

6. You will be expected to carry out personal care as part of the role depending on the client needs.

7. To report any client general issues/concerns to the Manager.

8. To participate in any service user’s leisure pursuits at home and within the community.

9. To act as Key-Worker (where appropriate) for identified service user(s) as designated by the Manager

10. To advocate on behalf of service users where appropriate.

11. To work flexible hours, to meet individual needs.

12. Participate in the support planning process as directed.

13. To undertake any other additional duties as reasonably required by the Company.

General Responsibilities:

1. To work in accordance with the Organisational and local Policies and Procedures.

2. Participate in maintaining the internal/external upkeep of the house.

3. Communicate relevant information clearly via appropriate channels.

4. Report any potential hazards/risks to the Manager in accordance with Health & Safety Regulations.

5. Undertake staff training as appropriate.

6. To undertake training in the Safe handling of Medication and participate in the administration of medication for service users.

7. Participate in Staff Appraisal Scheme.

8. Maintain all aspects of confidentiality with the home at all times.

9. Present a positive image to neighbours and the general public.

This Job Description will be revised periodically in consultation with the Manager.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £10.57-£11.59 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free or subsidised travel
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Shift:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SUPPORTKEO