Support Worker - Benfleet (Social Care)

We have opportunities available for a Support Worker (Social Care) to join our team at our respite home, providing care for all of our young people including: personal care, bathing and showering, assistance with eating and drinking, tube feeding, administration of medication, cooking, cleaning, and other activities as and when required.

Key roles and responsibilities:
-Provide support and personal care to our young adults.
-Maintain logs and records (on computer and written) and assist in the implementation of individual care programmes.
-Work with other professionals as necessary
-Supporting our young people with emotional or behavioural needs and helping to develop social skills.
-Ensuring the home is clean and kept to a good standard during each shift.

Experience is advantageous although not essential as training will be provided.
A good understanding of young people with varying disabilities is essential for this role.
Candidates must have good communication skills, be flexible and have a positive attitude.

Rate of pay is subject to experience.
Shifts are allocated on a rota basis. Contract times will be discussed but will be evenings, sleep shifts & weekends.
Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding and protecting those we care for and serve.

We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.