Support Worker
| Posting date: | 01 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.27 to £12.52 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 May 2025 |
| Location: | Stalbridge |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Encompass Care |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Support Worker required to join our Team at Encompass Care
Do you have a genuine passion for helping others and making a difference in people’s lives?
Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can grow and be part of a supportive healthcare team?
Whether you’re experienced or new to care, we’re looking for caring and committed individuals to help us deliver high-quality support and bring our values to life.
Our offer to you
Location: Stalbridge
Hours: up to 37.5 hours per week
Pay: starting at £12.27 and increasing to £12.52 after passing probation and obtaining a care certificate.
Contract type: Permanent
Benefits and Perks
Birthday Leave – Enjoy an extra day off to celebrate your special day, either on or around your birthday
Pension- Pension scheme with the People’s Pension
Training- Ongoing refresher training, knowledge and opportunities to develop your career within the care sector
Perks – Take advantage of fantastic benefits including the Blue Light Card, TAP app, Concerts for Carers, and our Reward Panda Scheme. Plus, your annual leave increases with your length of service.
Wellbeing Support – Access free and confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering resources for your mental health and overall wellbeing.
Refer a Friend Scheme - Both new starters and existing employees can earn a £250 bonus for successfully referring new team members.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver Personalised Support
Assist with daily living activities, meal preparation, medication administration, and community access, following people support plans.
Promote Wellbeing and Safety
Maintain a consistent, positive approach to safeguarding the physical and emotional wellbeing of the people we support.
Contribute to Effective Documentation
Ensure accurate and timely completion of records using the Nourish system and other documentation as required.
Support Team and Service Quality
Work under the guidance of senior staff to uphold service standards, follow care regulations, and participate in continuous improvement efforts.
Encourage Positive Relationships and Inclusion
Engage meaningfully with people we support, their families, and professionals to promote inclusion, dignity, and respect.
About You:
Caring and Respectful
You are kind, patient, and value the dignity and rights of every person.
Willing to Learn
You are open to completing training, including the Care Certificate, and keen to develop professionally.
Team-Oriented and Reliable
You work well in a team and can be trusted to follow through with responsibilities consistently.
Adaptable and Organised
You can manage priorities in a changing environment and respond calmly to new situations.
At Encompass Care, we live by our values. These are more than simply words... they are the principles that guide everything we do;
Honesty
Integrity
Kindness
Inclusivity
Dignity
We will celebrate success, acknowledge limitations, and constantly strive to learn.
Why work with Us?
At Encompass Care we are proud to be known for delivering exceptional care and creating meaningful opportunities for adults with learning disabilities to thrive. Our commitment to staff development, strong values, and dedication to excellence make us a truly rewarding place to work.
How to Apply:
apply now via our website www.encompasscare.org.uk
Do you have a genuine passion for helping others and making a difference in people’s lives?
Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can grow and be part of a supportive healthcare team?
Whether you’re experienced or new to care, we’re looking for caring and committed individuals to help us deliver high-quality support and bring our values to life.
Our offer to you
Location: Stalbridge
Hours: up to 37.5 hours per week
Pay: starting at £12.27 and increasing to £12.52 after passing probation and obtaining a care certificate.
Contract type: Permanent
Benefits and Perks
Birthday Leave – Enjoy an extra day off to celebrate your special day, either on or around your birthday
Pension- Pension scheme with the People’s Pension
Training- Ongoing refresher training, knowledge and opportunities to develop your career within the care sector
Perks – Take advantage of fantastic benefits including the Blue Light Card, TAP app, Concerts for Carers, and our Reward Panda Scheme. Plus, your annual leave increases with your length of service.
Wellbeing Support – Access free and confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering resources for your mental health and overall wellbeing.
Refer a Friend Scheme - Both new starters and existing employees can earn a £250 bonus for successfully referring new team members.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver Personalised Support
Assist with daily living activities, meal preparation, medication administration, and community access, following people support plans.
Promote Wellbeing and Safety
Maintain a consistent, positive approach to safeguarding the physical and emotional wellbeing of the people we support.
Contribute to Effective Documentation
Ensure accurate and timely completion of records using the Nourish system and other documentation as required.
Support Team and Service Quality
Work under the guidance of senior staff to uphold service standards, follow care regulations, and participate in continuous improvement efforts.
Encourage Positive Relationships and Inclusion
Engage meaningfully with people we support, their families, and professionals to promote inclusion, dignity, and respect.
About You:
Caring and Respectful
You are kind, patient, and value the dignity and rights of every person.
Willing to Learn
You are open to completing training, including the Care Certificate, and keen to develop professionally.
Team-Oriented and Reliable
You work well in a team and can be trusted to follow through with responsibilities consistently.
Adaptable and Organised
You can manage priorities in a changing environment and respond calmly to new situations.
At Encompass Care, we live by our values. These are more than simply words... they are the principles that guide everything we do;
Honesty
Integrity
Kindness
Inclusivity
Dignity
We will celebrate success, acknowledge limitations, and constantly strive to learn.
Why work with Us?
At Encompass Care we are proud to be known for delivering exceptional care and creating meaningful opportunities for adults with learning disabilities to thrive. Our commitment to staff development, strong values, and dedication to excellence make us a truly rewarding place to work.
How to Apply:
apply now via our website www.encompasscare.org.uk
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