Support Worker Harrogate - Full-time Hours

Job overview

Support Worker Harrogate Starting salary £12.71ph Rising to £12.91 after successful completion of probation, increasing to £13.10 after a further 12 months in post.

Our Harrogate service assists clients 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. we have a variety of shifts including days and sleep ins. We require enthusiastic, caring individuals to support clients in activities of there choose. If you enjoy going shopping , coffee shops, day trips and and supporting clients to achieve their goals , this rewarding job could be for you. This homely service is set in HG 2 Harrogate

As a support worker you will provide high quality of care and support to our clients to enable them to live thee best life. You will need to be passionate in making a difference to clients lives helping them to fulfil their aspirations and ambitions.

St Annes community services has become one of the largest and most respected charities in the north of England. Bringing creativity and a can do approach, all employees embody our values being person -centred ,respectful, open ,understanding and dedicated (proud). We support nearly 2,000 vulnerable adults in specialist residential, supported living and outreach services, enabling them trough exceptional care and support to live the best life possible.

*£12.71 per hour is Supplement rate, which is regularly reviewed. Standard hourly rate is £12.21. Please be aware that this rate can be withdrawn any time.*

Main duties of the job

• Person Centred - Prepare person-centred support plans with clients which reflect their views and aspirations and respect their beliefs and opinions, reviewing and amending them as necessary and considering the client’s changing needs and wishes.
• Respectful - Support clients to fulfil their aspirations, supporting them to live as independently as possible, in accordance with their skills and abilities. This may include accompanying them on social visits and events, supporting them with their interests and hobbies, promoting choice, arranging activities and outings, and developing their skills and knowledge.
• Open - Communicate in an open and transparent way with clients and other team members, acting with integrity and doing what you say that you will do.
• Understanding - Where required you may be asked to provide personal care to clients in a way that respects their choices and dignity. This can include assistance with washing and toileting.
• Dedicated - Keep appropriate, accurate records, including daily notes, with full involvement of the client.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Willing to provide an appropriate level of care and support to clients, in accordance with their care plan including personal care.
• Understanding of the importance of maintaining accurate written and numerical records
• Ability to undertake a wide range of personal care and domestic duties (specific to each service)
• Able to carry out the physical requirements of the role including but not limited to climbing stairs/using hoists/pushing wheelchairs/moving people/night work. *Adjustments will be considered in line with the Equality Act where these criteria cannot be met due to a disability
• Understand or willing to learn how to use computer packages (such as Word, Outlook and the Internet) and to undertake relevant training and qualification in care if required.
• Able to work cooperatively as a team member.
• Able to liaise and communicate effectively with carers, families, inspectors and other external stakeholder

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.