Active Care Group

Support Worker

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Job summary

Active Care Groups Care in the Home division continues to go from strength to strength ensuring we provide a safe, reliable and outcome-based care to all clients by our exceptional support workers, clinicians, and management team.

Are you a graduate or student in the Chichester area looking for an amazing opportunity to gain experience within the care sector?

Main duties of the job

We have wonderful opportunities to support a complex ABI client with a brilliant sense of humour, who enjoys classical music, going out for dinner, swimming and socialising. Our client strives to live a happy, active life and your input could be invaluable!

Your role would be front line support with regular contact/input from the Clinical Psychologist which in turn will help you develop your skills and gain experience to support your future career.

Please note we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore will not be able to progress any candidates who require a certificate of sponsorship to work in the UK.

About us

Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.

Details

Date posted

20 June 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13 to £14 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

007075

Job locations

Care in the Home

Chichester

West Sussex

PO19 1AB


Job description

Job responsibilities

What you'll be working:

  • This is a zero-hour contract with regular shifts as below contracted hours can be discussed after probationary period

  • Day shifts 8am - 11pm

  • Sleep Nights shifts 11pm - 8am

  • Split shifts can be discussed if required

  • Full time and Part time available, depending how many shifts you are looking

What you'll be doing:

  • Working with an experience Clinical Psychologist to support a client with an ABI

  • Keeping people safe from any harm and protecting their human rights

  • Assist the client to exercise choice and control over their own lives as far as they are able in everyday matters but taking into consideration cognitive problems

  • Assist the client to ensure an adequate level of hygiene is maintained

  • Supporting the client to use local amenities such as shops and leisure facilities and attend community events

  • Follow the service user plan as documented for the client

  • Maintain accurate and confidential records

  • Participate in manual handling procedures as specified for the client

  • Maintain professional boundaries with the client and their family members, adhering to direction from the case manager as appropriate

What you'll have:

  • Full Clean Driving licence

  • Ability to communicate complex information to others where there may be barriers to understanding

  • A genuine interest in providing the best person centre care possible

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Willingness to learn and develop

  • Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.

What to look forward to:

  • £13 to £14 per hour plus £80 for a sleep night
  • Accrue up to 25 days holidays
  • Join theActive Learning Huband benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
  • Active Reward Appgiving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
  • Free 24-hour confidentialEmployee Assistance Programme Helpline & Appto support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
  • ANest Personal Pensionaccount
  • Access to join aMedicash Health Planfor you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
  • We recognise outstandingActive Behavioursvia theActive Awardsprogramme
  • Refer a FriendSchemeand earn yourself up to£1000by recommending someone you know
  • and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Job description

Job responsibilities

What you'll be working:

  • This is a zero-hour contract with regular shifts as below contracted hours can be discussed after probationary period

  • Day shifts 8am - 11pm

  • Sleep Nights shifts 11pm - 8am

  • Split shifts can be discussed if required

  • Full time and Part time available, depending how many shifts you are looking

What you'll be doing:

  • Working with an experience Clinical Psychologist to support a client with an ABI

  • Keeping people safe from any harm and protecting their human rights

  • Assist the client to exercise choice and control over their own lives as far as they are able in everyday matters but taking into consideration cognitive problems

  • Assist the client to ensure an adequate level of hygiene is maintained

  • Supporting the client to use local amenities such as shops and leisure facilities and attend community events

  • Follow the service user plan as documented for the client

  • Maintain accurate and confidential records

  • Participate in manual handling procedures as specified for the client

  • Maintain professional boundaries with the client and their family members, adhering to direction from the case manager as appropriate

What you'll have:

  • Full Clean Driving licence

  • Ability to communicate complex information to others where there may be barriers to understanding

  • A genuine interest in providing the best person centre care possible

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Willingness to learn and develop

  • Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.

What to look forward to:

  • £13 to £14 per hour plus £80 for a sleep night
  • Accrue up to 25 days holidays
  • Join theActive Learning Huband benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
  • Active Reward Appgiving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
  • Free 24-hour confidentialEmployee Assistance Programme Helpline & Appto support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
  • ANest Personal Pensionaccount
  • Access to join aMedicash Health Planfor you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
  • We recognise outstandingActive Behavioursvia theActive Awardsprogramme
  • Refer a FriendSchemeand earn yourself up to£1000by recommending someone you know
  • and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • DBS Check
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • DBS Check

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

Active Care Group

Address

Care in the Home

Chichester

West Sussex

PO19 1AB


Employer's website

https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Active Care Group

Address

Care in the Home

Chichester

West Sussex

PO19 1AB


Employer's website

https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisition Resourcer

Ashley Trower

ashley.trower@activecaregroup.co.uk

Details

Date posted

20 June 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13 to £14 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

007075

Job locations

Care in the Home

Chichester

West Sussex

PO19 1AB


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