Job Description
Come and join one of the UK’s largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.We'd like you to join us as a Support Worker at our service Hall road based in Sutton.Hall Road is a residential epilepsy specialist care provider with experience in supporting adults of all genders with other complex needs. We’re committed to helping every person we support feel safe, happy, empowered enabling them to live the best life possible.What you'll be working:Full time hours36 hours per week DaysWhat you'll be doing:Supporting our clients with daily activitiesSupporting their care plans to establish routineEnsure the client feels safe, and stable within their day to day carePersonal Care*Administrating medication (if required)Support service users with physical disabilities using trained techniques and aids hoists, wheelchairs, modified bathing equipmentTo be responsible for the transportation and escorting of our service users.Working closely with the managers, ensuring that service users are transported to all timetabled events, including activities, therapies and hospital appointments.Supporting service users, with the help of other staff members, whilst on organised days out and scheduled activities.To provide support to service users with their medical, physical and emotional needs whilst travelling, including administering emergency medication when necessary.To manage service user disputes should they occur whilst travelling.To help maintain or develop specific goals for individual service users under the direction of the relevant manager, where applicable.What you'll have:Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBSStrong organisational, time management, planning and communication skills.Flexible, professional, and positive approach to multi-site working.Proven reliability in terms of full attendance and timekeeping.Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual.Self-confidence and ability to manage challenging situationsWe also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.What to look forward to:25 days plus bank holidaysBirthday offJoin the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunitiesActive Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shopFree 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer adviceA Nest Personal Pension accountAccess to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticiansWe recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programmeEnhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefitsRefer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group