Support Worker

Codeko Homes, located in Bracknell, is a semi-independent supported living service provider catering to adults with mental health conditions and learning disabilities. The company is currently hiring for live-in and part-time roles across various locations, including Bracknell, Reading, and Wokingham. Candidates should possess essential skills such as empathy, patience, and teamwork. Responsibilities include delivering person-centred care, supporting service users in daily activities, and maintaining care plans. The role also emphasises personal development and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, with a commitment to quality care and improvement in service user outcomes.

*Company description*
Codeko Homes are a Semi-Independent supported living service Provider based in Bracknell for Adults with Mental Health and a Learning Disability.
We are currently seeking a range of candidates for both live-in and part time opportunities to join our friendly team. With homes in Bracknell Berkshire, (Great Hollands, Birch Hill, Jenette’s Park, Wildridings) Reading (Crowthorne) and Wokingham (Arborfield and Newland, Lower Earley) where we support all our Service Users to gain enhanced independent living skills while based in a community of choice.
We are currently offering 12 hour part-time and full-time day/night shifts.
*Important Skills:*
* Attention to Detail
* Empathy and Compassion
* Patience and Resilience
* Teamwork and Collaboration
*Job description*
*Job Overview *
To provide care in accordance with best practice and legislative requirements, reflecting policies and procedures and agreed standards under the direction of the Registered Manager or any nominated Deputy
To support and enable Service Users to maintain skills and personal interests whilst delivering person-centred care unique to the Service User
To maintain skills at a current level, undertake such training and development as required from time-to-time to maintain and progress knowledge
*Responsibilities and Duties Of The Role *
Ensure Service Users are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing
To support Service Users with all aspects of their day to day living, enabling them to enjoy the best possible quality of life
Most of the employee’s work will be alone with the Service User in their home
Compassion, good communication skills and a calm and caring manner are essential for this important role
Ensure Care Plans and other information about how to support Service Users are followed
Be responsible for informing the Registered Manager or Nominated Deputy of any changes in the needs of Service Users
Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support
*Working With Others*
Develop effective working relationships with other employees
Work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for people
If desired by the Service User, maintain and develop relationships with family, friends and other people important in their life
*Leading By Example *
Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth
Be a role model for other Support Workers and be an ambassador for the service
Be professional, polite and reasonable at all times
*Personal Responsibilities *
Commit to achieving the relevant qualifications commensurate with the role
Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management
Understand and follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role
Be open to learning opportunities
In Addition – We are looking for the below value based personal qualities
*Working Together *
Involve Service Users, family, external agencies & colleagues
Speak up when things go wrong
*Respect and Dignity *
Understand person-centred care and can demonstrate treating people as individuals and respecting choices
Promoting independence and encouraging appropriate risk taking
*Everybody Counts *
Ensuring no one is discriminated against or excluded
Understand human rights and impact on care delivery
Facilitating people to ‘speak up’ about concerns and acting upon them
*Commitment and Quality Of Care *
Striving for quality in everything we do recognising and understanding what quality in care means for people using the services
Being accepting about criticism and focusing on improvement
Being open to new opportunities for learning and identifying the limits of skills and knowledge
*Compassion *
Treating people with kindness
Understanding the importance of empathy in all areas of employment
Understanding the values of others and always providing a caring service
*Improving Lives *
Focus on how things could be done better and sharing ideas
Understanding of wellbeing and what is important to people using the service
Improving outcomes for people
Ensuring appropriate services are provided for people using the services
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.60-£13.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Application question(s):
* Are you able to provide valid documentation proving your right to work in the UK, when requested?
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person