Support Worker

Region   South East Location  

Totton, Southampton

Department   Supported Living Contract Type   Bank, Part Time Pay Rate   £12.10 per hour Job Description  

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference? Are you an experienced care professional looking for a change?

You may be new to care or looking for a new challenge away from hospitality or retail.

Come and join the Agincare family as a Support Worker

Where you'll be working

• Totton- Southampton

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy:

• £12.10 per hour
• 500 welcome bonus*
• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000*
• Outstanding career development
• Fully funded training up to QCF Level 5
• Blue light care discount package
• Company pension scheme
• On Demand pay advance scheme 

What is required from you?

• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work
• You must be available to work 2 sleep in's a week

A day in the life of a Support Worker

In this role you will support a young adult with autism, learning disabilities and complex behaviours to lead fulfilling and independent lives, this will include:

• Companionship - providing support, companionship, communication and engagement
• Personal care - supporting with a wash, bath or shower and supporting the client with dressing and oral care.
• Meals – supporting the client with healthy meals, snacks and beverages.
• Domestic tasks - light cleaning tasks.
• Mobility - supporting the client to live as independently as possible.
• Social activities- trips out, social engagements and activities within their home or the service.

Who you’ll be supporting & more about the role:

It's just me living here, but I still like to have fun! My hobbies include Hose Riding, outdoor activities, Cooking, Sports, Art, Photography and I used to enjoy going to the Gym, I’d like to start this back up again.  and a people person. I have a very supportive family who I like to spend time with I enjoy family holidays too. Just going out in the community and about trying new things!

As a provider we work in a holistic person-centred way with every individual we support and are passionate in ensuring that all people we support achieve their potential by having a great quality of life. Our Support Workers are dedicated and passionate in delivering high quality support to all people.

As well all the regular training we have a dedicated behaviour lead within Agincare Enable ensuring that all team members receive the appropriate training to further their experience and knowledge.

This role is likely to require some weekends and 2 sleep in shifts. 

About Agincare

We’re a family run business caring for people since 1986. With 4,000 team members, we’re one of the UK’s largest care providers and are continuing to grow. We have over 100 locations across our care 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.

*Welcome and refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions

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