CJP Outreach Services
Job Summary by the careerbalance.co.uk Team:
76Job Description:
Support Worker – Supported Living Service
Location: Halifax
Salary: £13 per hour
Join our team as a support worker in our new supported living facility, where you’ll play a crucial role in providing compassionate care to individuals facing mental health difficulties, learning challenges, and exhibiting challenging behaviour. This rewarding role involves offering dedicated support on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis, helping individuals navigate life’s complexities with understanding and empathy. If you have a heart for making a positive impact and the skills to navigate diverse situations, come be a part of our team and contribute to creating a supportive and empowering living environment.
Working in care is more than just a job; it’s an exceptional opportunity to positively impact someone else’s journey. Care workers, committed to a person-centred approach, possess the ability to enhance lives through compassion, dedication, and a consistent presence for those who need it most. Each day, they contribute to maintaining an outstanding quality of care, ensuring that individual needs are not just met but surpassed. Whether it’s providing comfort during vulnerable moments or delivering essential support, care workers, through their daily actions, encapsulate the essence of creating a positive influence, aligning with the highest standards recognized by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Benefits/Package
- Employee wellbeing scheme (including free face to face counselling, helplines and online support)
- Employee Discount Scheme – Discounts on everyday items including shopping and fuel
- L.O.V.E (Living our Values Every day) – rewards and recognition scheme
- Random Surprise Gifts of Kindness throughout the year!
- In The Loop – Our Company Community App linking our teams and sharing experience
- Company training programme and further career development opportunities
- Fully paid DBS
- Refer a Friend Scheme
Key Responsibilities
- Person-Centred Support: Provide empathetic and person-centred support tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals in the service.
- Challenging Behaviour Management: Effectively manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours in a calm and professional manner, promoting a safe and supportive environment.
- Mental Health Support: Work closely with individuals facing mental health challenges, offering emotional support, and assisting in accessing appropriate mental health services.
- Learning Difficulties Support: Help individuals with learning difficulties in daily activities, fostering independence and promoting skill development.
- Collaborative Approach: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including healthcare professionals, families, and external agencies, to ensure a holistic and integrated support plan.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of support provided, incidents, and individual progress. Generate reports as required.
- Promoting Independence: Encourage and enable individuals to develop and maintain their independence, making choices about their lives and participating in community activities.
- A full UK driving license and access to a car is essential for the role.
The refer a friend scheme is worth £200 in total. This is split £100 after the person has worked 100 hours and then another £100 when they have passed probation (6 months usually).
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others?
If you are ready to contribute to a supportive and dynamic team and make a difference in the lives of those we care for, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
Please contact our friendly recruitment team on if you would like to know more about this position.
Location: Halifax, West Yorkshire
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