Casual Support Worker - London, United Kingdom - Advance

Advance

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Position:
Casual Support Worker

Location:
Hackney

Hours:
Zero contracted hours (Mon-Sun, including weekends, days, evenings, holidays and sleep in's)

Salary:
£14.74 per hour inclusive of holiday pay or £13.15 per hour exclusive of holiday pay

Job ref:4023

_ We regret to inform you that Advance is unable to accept any sponsorship requirements._

About the Role:

_ Would you like to work somewhere where you get to make a real difference every day?_

Are you caring, fun and up for a challenge? Are you looking for a career where you get to make a difference to peoples lives? Do you love the idea of no two days being the same? If so, we want to hear from you.

Advance is looking for Casual Support Workers in Hackney to support customers with learning disabilities/ autism/ complex needs/ mental health conditions to live the lives they choose.

We offer great benefits, flexible working and all the training and support you need to kick start a rewarding career in Social Care.

Day to Day Activities:

Assisting with personal care and hygiene (if required)
Medication administration (if required)
Support with preparing and cooking meals
Support with attending medical appointments
Support with social activities
Support with independent skills
Support with domestic duties such as cleaning and laundry
Keeping accurate records and updating care plans as required
Keeping up to date with your training

Waking Night Activities:

Assisting with personal care and hygiene (if required)
Ensuring the premises are secure and safe during the night
Supporting with meal times and food preparation (if required)
Medication administration (if required)
Support with independent skills
Keeping accurate records and updating care plans as required
Keeping up to date with your training
Supporting with regular checks on the customer to ensure their safety
Supporting with domestic duties such as cleaning and laundry

Advance is a great place to progress too; many of our Support Workers have gone on to be managers, and some have moved into roles in other areas of our business.

Once youre with us, there are genuine opportunities to learn, develop and build a long and rewarding career. Equally, there is the chance to work flexibly, fitting your role around your other life commitments.

You dont need to have previous experience working in care or support to be successful in this role.

What matters are your values, your passion and determination to make a difference in the lives of people with autism or learning disabilities.

If you think a Causal Support Worker role sounds right for you, you will need to be:

Good at working on your own and within a team
Excellent at communicating with people
Able to complete quality support records
Able to work every other weekends
Ability to follow a Support Plan and Risk Assessments and maintain customer records
Need to be literate and numerate in English
Willingness and ability to achieve the Care Certificate

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About the organisation:Advance is a national, not-for-profit provider of housing and support services for people with disabilities and mental health conditions. Our vision is to transform lives; providing the best quality housing and support services so that people can live the lives they choose, achieve their personal goals, feel valued and know their voices are heard.

We recognise that our people are our greatest asset and were passionate about making Advance a great place to work.

We invest in our staff, providing the training and support you need to succeed in your role, gain industry-recognised qualifications and realise your career aspirations.

All newly appointed staff receive an induction, during which they will learn about our PRIDE values, our expectations of how they should treat our customers and our commitments in relation to how they will be treated as a member of staff.

Benefits of working for Advance:

We value our staff and the difference they make to the lives of our customers, which is why we offer the following benefits:

Flexible hours to fit around you and the needs of our customers
Paid mileage and travel time between appointments
Sector specific training is provided as part of induction plus opportunities for professional development
Access to Perks at Work where you can obtain great discounts of cinema tickets, shopping vouchers and much more
Long service awards payable in 5 year increments
Golden Hello/refer a friend receive up to £500
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Free DBS (Disclosures and Barring Service)
Excellent opportunities to progress your career within Advance
Enrolment in a pension scheme with matched contributions above the statutory minimum (if you work enough hours to meet the threshold for enrolment)

Advance is regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing and the Care Quality Commission and we are committed to safeguardin