Qualified Level 3 Support Worker
Location
Meldreth, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom
Job description
**AMAZING QUALIFIED LEVEL 3 SUPPORT WORKER OPPORTUNITY / ROYSTON, HERTFORDSHIRE**
I am recruiting a number of CARING and PASSIONATE Qualified Level 3 Support Workers to join a Residential Service for Young Adults with severe and profound learning difficulties and complex health needs. The service, which is located in Meldreth, Hertfordshire supports young adults between the ages of 18 - 30 years old.
The service is looking for candidates with a caring nature and the ability to have fun and engage with the people they support.
Job Title: Qualified Level 3 Support Worker
Salary: £24,024 - £24,960 + £1500 Welcome Bonus
Location: Meldreth (SG8 postcode)
Hours: 4-week rota pattern - Ave 40 hrs per week.
Contract Type: Permanent
Benefits of a Qualified Level 3 Support Worker Role: - A welcome bonus of £1500 is structured into two payments: 50% upon probation completion and the remaining 50% after one year of service.
- Comprehensive training with ongoing support.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Access to a Health Cash Back Plan for reimbursement on dental, optical, physio, and more.
- Bike to Work scheme available.
- Perk Box membership for exclusive shopping discounts.
- Free on-site parking.
- Complimentary lunch is provided during shifts.
- Enhanced DBS check expenses covered by the company for successful candidates.
- Refer a Friend program with potential earnings of up to £1000.
- Company sick pay benefits.
- Fully funded Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
- Life assurance and pension contributions.
Essential Qualification: - Level 3 Health and Social Care
As a Qualified Level 3 Support Worker, you will be responsible for the following: - You will be working 1:1 with a resident on each shift.
- You will have the freedom to plan their day in line with their choices and wishes, enabling them to be as independent as possible, seeing them thrive and enjoy making memories
- You will be providing personal care to residents as well as supporting them in a wide range of learning, development, and social activities including arts and crafts, cookery, music, gardening, swimming, shopping trips, and fun social occasions.
- We are looking for proactive individuals who can demonstrate compassion, empathy, and a person-centred approach to supporting our young people.
- Ensuring the safety of the service users.
- Following care plans for each individual.
- Taking service users out into the community.
- Participating in activities such as arts, crafts, gardening, and day trips.
- Get involved in helping with the young adult's therapies such as rebound therapy or hydrotherapy in our newly renovated pool.
- We also have sensory gardens, a skills centre, a forestry school and rooms dedicated to art, music and much more.
Successful candidates are expected to exhibit: - Extensive experience and expertise in assisting young adults with complex needs and additional behaviours.
- Exceptional communication skills coupled with patience.
- Strong organisational abilities.
- Resilience paired with a positive demeanour.
- Capability to adapt to a rotating schedule, including regular weekend shifts. Please note that this entails working every other weekend.
If you're passionate about impacting the lives of young people and eager to embark on a career path in health & social care while supporting individuals with learning difficulties and disabilities, then this opportunity is tailor-made for you! Apply today!
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£22.88k - £24.96k per annum
