Support Worker

Job Description

Your potential plus our commitment changes lives

Support Workers provide a vital part in providing the people we support with the care and ability to improve their quality of life.
We are currently looking for a Support Workers to join our team in Gloucester. 

Chosen Care have Residential Services in Gloucester where we support up to 11 adults with a range a needs including learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health conditions. Our aim is to deliver person-centred care, acknowledging individual’s unique qualities, abilities, interests and needs promoting that the people we support are the centre of all that we do.
Chosen Court is very much a home and we are looking for people to support who want to be part of this. We work in partnership with families and relevant professionals to maximise choice control and independence for the people we support. 

We help develop skills in cooking, cleaning, personal care and accessing the community to increase and promote independent living and social inclusion.

The people we support would like their support worker to:
“Help me care for my pet rabbit”
“Socialise with me to trips to the pub and play pool with me”
“Help me to reach my goals and full potential and develop the skills I have.”
“Be my karaoke partner”

We have Full Time and Part Time positions available.
Shifts are a mixture of 7.30am- 2.30pm, 2.30pm or 7.30am- 8.pm with alternative weekends.

We know the amazing and life changing work our Support Workers do every day for the people we support, which is why we offer:

• A Competitive hourly rate of £8.95 per hour
• Specialist and Blended Training and Development – we believe in promoting from within
• Enhanced Training that includes Induction Training, Service Specific as well as opportunities to complete a Care Certificate and NVQ/QCF
• Access to Digital Perks where you can gain discounts on gym memberships, shopping, theme parks, travel and more
• Unlimited Refer a Friend Scheme to earn £300 per successful referral

Support Workers provide a vital part in providing the people we support with the care and ability to improve their quality of life.

Your role as a Support Worker will include:
- Providing 1-1 and group support sessions
- Creating engaging and creative ways to interact with the people you support
- Help with accessing the community and taking the people you support to their appointments.
- Set person-centred goals and agreeing on how to reach them
- Help with personal care when required
- Support the running of the home including the cooking and cleaning.
- Personal Care

The most important qualities needed in a Support Worker are the ability to treat others with respect, listen to their needs and understand their emotions. Be Kind, friendly and honest

Do you have the necessary values and qualities?
If Yes, Come and join our amazing team