16 Oct
Glenholme Healthcare
Lincoln
Job description
Complex Needs Support Worker
Salary : £11.50 rising to £11.80, enhanced pay for shifts undertaken in the complex service.
Location : Birchwood House & Lodge, Lincoln
Full-Time positions available
Full-Time : 37.5 hours per week
Shift Times : 7 AM - 3 PM and 2 PM - 10 PM
Long Day- 7 AM- 10 PM (optional)
Sponsorship is not available*
Do you have a big smile? That can make a person's face light up.
Do you have patience and a sense of humour? Working as a care assistant or a Support worker isn't always the easiest job, but we promise that it will be one of the most rewarding.
Are you a great communicator? Building relationships, where each person's views are valued and taken into account.
Are you kind,
compassionate, or empathetic? Although prior experience as a Support Worker is ideal. Full training and enhanced specialist training is available.
Benefits and perks as a Support Worker :
- A Salary increase to £11.65 once you have completed our paid-for-care certificate (An industry-recognised qualification)
- A Salary increase to £11.80 on completion of a Level 2-3 NVQ qualification (An industry-recognised qualification)
- Enhanced pay for shifts undertaken in Birchwood House.
- Compensation of up to £200 for completing your e-learning before you start
- Hastee Pay withdraw up to 40% of your earned salary before payday as and when you want
- 28 holidays (including bank holidays)
- An additional day off for your birthday plus up to 5 additional days off for your length of service
- Quarterly Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution and service performance-related bonuses
- Automatic entry into our Employee Assistance Programme offering :
Personal and everyday advice on child support, financial advice, mental health and health & wellbeing
- You'll also receive our pension & life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs; apply)
- Cycle2Work scheme
- Free Blue Light Card
A Complex Care Support Worker is a professional who helps individuals with complex needs to live independently and access the local community.
They are trained, skilled, experienced and highly qualified professionals who work as part of a team to carry out a range of tasks and duties to support individuals with the physical and mental aspects of their health condition.
Complex Care Support Workers enable those who are vulnerable to live an independent life whilst providing individualised, compassionate care .
Duties of a Support Worker :
Companionship
Personal Care & Support
The teaching of independent living skills
Management of medication
Community-based activities such as swimming, social activities, or other leisure activities
Support to develop new hobbies and interests
Help with household tasks, budgeting, shopping etc
Where you will be working
Birchwood House is a purpose-built, high-intensity specialist home, designed to better support the needs of individuals with profound and severe disabilities, as well as those with complex behaviours that may challenge.
Our service is particularly suited for individuals who have been in long-term hospital placements, often residing out of county,
as well as those who have faced difficulties in securing suitable long-term placements or have experienced placement breakdowns with other providers unable to meet their complex needs.
Birchwood Lodge is a specialist supported living service, designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, and complex behaviours that may challenge.
Our service is focused on enabling residents to live independent and meaningful lives as active members of the community.
Job Code : GHBIRCHA
Press apply today to find out more!
This job requires an Enhanced DBS to be carried out.
At Glenholme,
our core values allow our staff and service users to thrive. We believe in treating individuals, their families and our staff with respect and dignity while placing a high value on equality, equity and diversity.
▶️ Complex Care Support Worker
🖊️ Glenholme Healthcare
📍 Lincoln