Support Worker

Package Description: **Please note: This post is restricted to female applicants only as a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 . This is because the role involves providing personal care to women, where it is necessary to preserve their dignity and privacy .

• Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young individuals and deliver positive person centred outcomes for people with complex support needs who rely on our services.

You will need to be enthusiastic, have great people skills, and a positive and proactive approach to your role, supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health and complex needs.

Where you’ll be working: Semington, Trowbridge This service supports 3 ladies living with learning disabilities in a small village between Melksham and Trowbridge with great public transport links to the wider community.

To live independently within their own home and community.

We are looking for support workers to join our amazing team, to continue delivering outstanding outcomes.

As an Agincare employee you’ll enjoy: - £13.20 per hour

Refer a friend scheme earn up to £500*

Fully funded training and career development

Company pension scheme What is required from you?

A minimum of 12 months on your right to work How we achieve our outcomes with the people we support . As part of your day to day work you will be offering the following; Encouraging

people to play active roles in the communities in which they live, to encourage independence.

Supporting

• Activities of daily Living including social activities, personal care, routines, planning and preparation of meals and budgeting.

Communicating

• effectively communicate using people’s chosen methods Engaging
• promoting and motivating people we support to enhance their quality of life Specialising
• supporting people who may need positive behavioural support approaches Recording
• keeping accurate records & reporting changes in health or circumstances of service users to management Team player
• Working as part of a team, as well as being able to work using your own initiative.

About Agincare ‘We’re a family run business that’s been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, we’re one of the UK’s largest care providers and are continuing to grow.

We have over 100 locations across England including care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.

Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently.

We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.

All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all. *Subject to terms and conditions SEMISP

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