Jobs, fresher vacancy - Support worker( No sponsorship provided) • Leeds

Company: Skycare

Leeds

Support workers- FULL-TIME- 42 hours per week West Yorkshire area Locations are:· Normanton· Castleford· Wakefield· Crigglestone· Wrenthorpe· Wakefield Central· Alverthorpe · Rotwhell Our Community Services are looking for Support Workers to help our young adults with complex needs, learning disabilities, Autism and behaviours that may challenge to live as independently as possible. We have a number of locations where we provide care and support to people in their own homes or tenancies in solo and shared living arrangementsPlease note we are only taking full-time support workers with experience in a similar role in the UK for at least 6 months No sponsorship provided! The shifts will be from Monday- SundayWEEK 1- Monday Tuesday Saturday SundayWEEK 2 -Wednesday Thursday FridayDays 8am-8pmWaking Nights 8pm-8amPay rate is £12.42 an hour / overtime £12.8242 hours per week contract A support worker is a professional who is responsible for the wellbeing of people living with different physical abilities and mental health needs. Their role is to support clients to live their lives more independently and support them to reach their potential by providing both physical and emotional support. As each person has unique needs, the roles and responsibilities of a support worker can vary significantly. Day to day role of a Support Worker:▪ Supporting with meals and drinks, and to help them to get excited aboutbeing involved in cooking and baking!▪ Helping with their personal care, including bathing and showering, so theylook and feel great.▪ Engaging in meaningful activities both at home and out in the community -▪ Building a relationship with the adults and their families, so that you canprovide truly person-centred, individualised care. Our staff benefits: · A competitive salary and great pension scheme· Working for an “outstanding” CQC rated.· A fantastic, open, and supportive working environment.· A rewarding yet challenging role for the right candidate· 235 hours annual leave a year· Educational opportunities: training provided and NVQ paid for.· Full and paid induction and ongoing learning· Birthdays paid and off· Staff member of the month rewards and gifts· Fully paid induction and all training required· Refer a friend scheme· Staff perks· Progression to senior roles· Free uniform· Competitive pay rates About you/ Essential:o Ability to work with vulnerable people - perhaps you've supported customers through difficult situations, helped family members navigate challenges, or volunteered with community groupso Ability to manage multiple priorities - maybe you've juggled various customer needs, coordinated projects, or managed competing demands in any roleo Strong communication skills - whether that's explaining things clearly to customers, writing reports, or building rapport with people from different backgroundso Understanding of safeguarding - recognizing when someone might be at risk and knowing how to get help (full training provided)o Ability to maintain professional boundaries - keeping appropriate limits while still being supportive and empathetic o We are looking for someone who has:Experience in a similar role is mandatoryWillingness to learn.You must be currently resident in the UKYou must have the right to work in the UK, no sponsorship offeredExcellent communication skills.You must be friendly and well-organised with an excellent work ethic.Understanding of mental health and wellbeing supportExperience working with other agencies or services If you are looking for a new role and have experience in the UK in a similar role, do not hesitate and apply below with your updated CV and specify your location, postcode Apply below! Equal opportunities As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from diverse individuals. We believe that diverse talent makes us stronger – we’re an accessible place to work. We're driven by inclusivity and celebrate individuality. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults with care and support needs and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS check and 2 satisfactory references