Support Worker - Manchester, United Kingdom - NFP People Limited

NFP People Limited
NFP People Limited
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Manchester, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Support Worker


We are looking for independent, dynamic, compassionate, and hardworking individuals who are able to support individuals who are living in the community to help them become as independent as possible.


Position:
Specialist Support Worker and Bank Specialist Support Worker


Location:
Bowfell Road, Manchester


Pay Rates:
£12.50 per hour


Contract:
Specialist Support Worker - 12 Months Contract and Bank Specialist Support Worker, nil hours

Hours:
Position 1: 40 hours per week, will include day, evening, weekend and sleep shifts.

Position 2: 37.5 hours per week over 5 days, will include day, evening & weekend shifts


Benefits:

25 days holiday per holiday year plus bank holidays (pro-rata), 2 well-being days (pro-rata)

After 3 months auto enrolled in the NOW pension scheme at prevailing rates, after successful completion of the probation period (normally 6 months) eligible to join the Scottish Widows pension employee contributes 5%, employer 6%, Eye care vouchers, 5 days paid study leave per year (CPD) (pro-rata), Expenses policy which allows payments for items when working away from home, 2x salary life assurance scheme (death in service)

Fully funded BSL training and management development program, Generous sick pay policy, Perkbox, including 25 flexible points every month), Refer a friend £200 voucher for both the referee and referrer.

Benefits will vary depending on the type of contract you are on.

Closing Date: 13th July 2023


About the Role:


As a Support Worker, you will be responsible, with the Project Manager and the other staff members, for the successful running of a supported housing scheme for Deaf people with additional needs of a behavioural, emotional, and social nature.

The objective is to enable the tenants to become as independent as possible.


About you:


You will become a key worker to a specific client, supporting them with independent living skills, emotional support, monitoring of their medication, and where appropriate maintaining safety, privacy, and dignity in accordance with CQC regulations and organisation policies and procedures.


We are looking for people with:
*Experience working with varying degrees of deafness, including those who are culturally deaf
*British Sign Language (BSL) or a willingness to learn BSL?
*Excellent communications skills
*Experience working with people with Learning Disabilities and/or Mental Health where the diagnosis is complex and may present behavior that can challenge
*Experience working in supported living services/or residential care services
*Experience in Prevention Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) or are you willing to undertake this training

The organisation will work alongside you during your career to maximise your full potential with training and development to help you become the best you


You will receive an in-depth induction to give you abreast insight into their charity and what they do, and how you will be able to help them deliver its mission.

Well-being is at the heart of everything this charity does Its not just about their clients, its about you too

Let's get you onboard to start your journey

To apply, please upload your CV and a short supporting statement. Please let us know if you would like the full Job Pack


Other roles you may have experience of could include Home Carer, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Mental Health Care Worker, Voluntary Worker, Domiciliary Care, Mental Health Support Worker, BSL, British Sign Language, Deaf Support Worker, etc.


PLEASE NOTE:
This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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