Support Worker Supported living

Job Title: Support Worker

Location: Carlise, CA1
Type: Full-time, Temp, Contract, flexible hours
Working Hours: Shift base on going
Salary: £10.42 Paye

Role Summary:

You will be working in one of the supported living services in the Carlisle area, compromising of 12 single and double occupancy flats. The clients you will be supporting are varied, which means you may be supporting adults from 18 to 75 years of age.

The service provides a relaxed and comfortable home for service users with a variety of health needs and Learning Disabilities. The role will involve high amounts of personal care to individuals due to many individuals having limited mobility.

As part of this role you will also be supporting our clients with their social and emotional wellbeing, supporting with medication and finances.

This is a 24-hour service, therefore flexibility is essential. You will be working a range of shifts including nights and some weekends.

Ideal Candidate:
Whilst knowledge of learning disabilities and complex needs would be beneficial, it isn't essential. What is essential is that you are

• passionate, caring and enthusiastic
• flexible, patient and non-judgemental
• a great team player with lots of energy
• able to demonstrate good communication skills
• able to complete the physical aspects of the role such as manual handling where needed

The organisation is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.