Support Worker

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a direct difference to people's lives? In return, you will have the opportunity to develop and progress within a large public sector organisation, with opportunities to thrive in a modern and flexible working environment. Our friendly team at The Trees Short Breaks service are looking for Support workers to join us. About the Role We are looking for individuals who can help us to deliver high quality care and support to adults with a learning disability and Autism Spectrum disorder in our Short Breaks and Supported Living services. You will deliver day to day support, providing assistance with personal care, promoting choice and control alongside maximising independence. Contributing to and creating Care and Support plans to ensure that effective care is delivered throughout the team. We are interested in people who share the same values to join our committed team and celebrate individuality and diversity. You will receive all the training needed (in work-time) and have a team behind you to mentor, coach and support your journey. You will work in accordance with Leicestershire County Council's Employee Code of Conduct and Skills for Care Code of Conduct for Adult Social Care Workers. We will meet the training costs and the DBS enhanced check (Adults Barred List) for a regulated activity required for this post.

• Demonstrate a commitment to providing high quality care and support, and maximising independence;
• Be responsive to meet the changing needs of a 24/7 service. Must be able to work flexibly and participate in a staff rota that incorporates working weekends and bank holidays;
• The ability to write clear and concise records;
• Have the ability to assist with the moving and handling of people using available equipment;
We'd also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the interview process.