Female Support Workers wanted LS11 and LS15 area
| Posting date: | 21 January 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | 11.44 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2025 |
| Location: | Leeds, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | TLS Social Care Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | TLSSCLEEDS |
Summary
We are seeking staff who share our vision, which is to promote a personalised service where the individual is the driving force and we are there as an excellent resource to enable them to meet their personal outcomes. As much as the work we deliver is outcome focused and promotes strengths-based practice, we also incorporate relationship based practice as we believe that this is the best way to bring effective and positive change to people’s lives.
Our office team is very friendly, approachable and supportive. We promote an open culture and are always available at the other end of the phone or in person. We offer a thorough induction programme which includes completion of mandatory e-learning and face to face training, shadowing more experienced staff before being assigned any work.
JOB DESCRIPTION
· To provide the highest quality care to service users in their own homes in accordance with their support plan, in a person-centred approach
· The range of tasks that the support worker may be required to undertake covers domestic/practical tasks and enabling and support work.
· Social duties include preparing and cooking meals, essential cleaning, shopping, bills payment and fire maintenance.
· Enabling and support may include such activities as supervising, monitoring and coaching to empower service users to be as independent as possible and have control over their own lives. Support workers may also be required to escort or accompany service users to outings, appointments or other events.
· To be aware of the personal needs and requirements of service users, communicating successfully, not only with your service user but with their family, friends and other health care professionals.
· Ensure that all care is completed within TLS social Care’s policies and procedures, CQC fundamental standards and all contractual and legislative requirements.
· Maintain appropriate records to meet the needs of the service, observing and promptly reporting back any changes or concerns in your service user’s circumstances or condition.
· Contribute to and work effectively as part of a team.
· Deliver support in a manner which is sensitive to the service user’s culture, disability, race, age, sexuality, marital or civil partnership status or religious believes.
· Engage and work closely with unpaid carers such as family or friends for the benefit of the service user.
· Promote anti-discriminatory practice
· Protect the confidentiality of service users and of TLS Social Care.
· Promote the dignity and privacy of service users.
· Act promptly and appropriately to protect service users from neglect or abuse
· Participate in staff development (including supervision), training and performance appraisals as required.
· At all times, present a professional and caring image of TLS Social Care and demonstrate behaviours reflective of TLS Social Care values.
· Any other duties as delegated by line manager.
Key knowledge and skills required for shortlisting
· We are seeking compassionate, kind staff who are able to show empathy.
· Good communication skills, allowing you to engage & interact with our Service Users
· Confidence to work alone, using your own initiative and also as part of a team
· Passionate about making a difference to someone else’s life
· Good written skills
Car Drivers Preferred but not essential
We offer the following benefits:
Pay Rates:
Community Outreach Support Workers - £11.44 an hour
Holiday entitlement: 20 days plus 8 days statutory holidays (28 Days)
Experience preferred but not essential and full training and induction programme to Care Certificate Standards given
Dedicated learning and development programmes
Employee Recognition Schemes
Career Progression within the company
Additional information:
This role will play a vital part in ensuring that our clients receive the highest quality care and will make a real difference for the people we work with.
We offer an attractive salary and a fantastic career development opportunity. If you have a passion for caring and the motivation to help us achieve our ambitions, we would love to hear from you.
We encourage applications from all backgrounds as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. TLS Social Care Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced check.
Our office team is very friendly, approachable and supportive. We promote an open culture and are always available at the other end of the phone or in person. We offer a thorough induction programme which includes completion of mandatory e-learning and face to face training, shadowing more experienced staff before being assigned any work.
JOB DESCRIPTION
· To provide the highest quality care to service users in their own homes in accordance with their support plan, in a person-centred approach
· The range of tasks that the support worker may be required to undertake covers domestic/practical tasks and enabling and support work.
· Social duties include preparing and cooking meals, essential cleaning, shopping, bills payment and fire maintenance.
· Enabling and support may include such activities as supervising, monitoring and coaching to empower service users to be as independent as possible and have control over their own lives. Support workers may also be required to escort or accompany service users to outings, appointments or other events.
· To be aware of the personal needs and requirements of service users, communicating successfully, not only with your service user but with their family, friends and other health care professionals.
· Ensure that all care is completed within TLS social Care’s policies and procedures, CQC fundamental standards and all contractual and legislative requirements.
· Maintain appropriate records to meet the needs of the service, observing and promptly reporting back any changes or concerns in your service user’s circumstances or condition.
· Contribute to and work effectively as part of a team.
· Deliver support in a manner which is sensitive to the service user’s culture, disability, race, age, sexuality, marital or civil partnership status or religious believes.
· Engage and work closely with unpaid carers such as family or friends for the benefit of the service user.
· Promote anti-discriminatory practice
· Protect the confidentiality of service users and of TLS Social Care.
· Promote the dignity and privacy of service users.
· Act promptly and appropriately to protect service users from neglect or abuse
· Participate in staff development (including supervision), training and performance appraisals as required.
· At all times, present a professional and caring image of TLS Social Care and demonstrate behaviours reflective of TLS Social Care values.
· Any other duties as delegated by line manager.
Key knowledge and skills required for shortlisting
· We are seeking compassionate, kind staff who are able to show empathy.
· Good communication skills, allowing you to engage & interact with our Service Users
· Confidence to work alone, using your own initiative and also as part of a team
· Passionate about making a difference to someone else’s life
· Good written skills
Car Drivers Preferred but not essential
We offer the following benefits:
Pay Rates:
Community Outreach Support Workers - £11.44 an hour
Holiday entitlement: 20 days plus 8 days statutory holidays (28 Days)
Experience preferred but not essential and full training and induction programme to Care Certificate Standards given
Dedicated learning and development programmes
Employee Recognition Schemes
Career Progression within the company
Additional information:
This role will play a vital part in ensuring that our clients receive the highest quality care and will make a real difference for the people we work with.
We offer an attractive salary and a fantastic career development opportunity. If you have a passion for caring and the motivation to help us achieve our ambitions, we would love to hear from you.
We encourage applications from all backgrounds as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. TLS Social Care Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced check.