Supoort Worker

Job Description

Your potential plus our commitment changes lives

Support Worker - Night and Day shifts

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  at Regent Road, nestled in the heart of Stoke on Trent, is a reputedly warm and beautiful residential care home, delivering specialist care for individuals with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.

Empowered by great values, the team  share a passion in providing person – centred support in a way that focuses on each person’s aspirations in life and how they choose to reach them. We have sixteen personalised bedrooms across two well-equipped communal flats that overlook our garden space along with wheelchair access for individuals with physical disabilities.

At Shelton Care we provide person-centred care for adults with learning disabilities, autism and those that display challenging behaviours.

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 £8.76
• 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

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.

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.