Female Specialist Care Support Worker

Specialist Care Support Worker Southampton (Female only*)

SCA Care is an equal opportunities employer. This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. SCA Care are based and operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK.

We are currently looking for compassionate female support workers to provide care to a young woman in her 30s who currently lives in the Swaythling area.
This particular individuals loves to go out and about and meet new people, and engage in different social activities including trampolining and Zumba. She also enjoys down time and likes to chill with a range of sensory activities. Music is very important as she can just be herself and have a good dance and sing. Shell definitely challenge you to get involved in singing along too as in her words this makes me smile!

About You

As a Specialist Care support worker you will play a crucial part in supporting this individual to live a meaningful and fulfilled life despite any physical or mental challenges they may face on a daily basis. You will empower those you support to identify their goals, pursue their hobbies and in some cases, be part of the local community.

Youre an experienced, empathetic and resilient Support Worker, deeply committed to assisting individuals with a unique range of disabilities and associated health needs. You will be compassionate, observant, patient and confident. You will be skilled in monitoring changes in mood and developing techniques to calm and de-escalate. Ideally you will have knowledge and experience of complex needs including, but not limited to, hoisting and PEJ feeding. Youre able to communicate clearly and sensitively with vulnerable people and their families, and always adopt a person-centred approach.

You enjoy helping individuals to be independent through companionship, providing reassurance and enabling confidence. You take pride in doing a great job and are happy assisting with cooking, domestic duties, personal care, attending appointments and social activities. Youre keen to develop your career through training, learning and gaining relevant qualifications.

About the Role

As a member of our Specialist Care Support Team, you will be passionate about making a difference to an individuals life. The purpose of the role is to support our customers to achieve life goals and aspirations through social, emotional, physical and cultural requirements in a person centred way, as outlined in the customers individualised care plan, in a manner that is professional, positive and upholds the values of the SCiA Group.

A full detailed job description can be provided upon request and will be given as part of our recruitment process.

If youre successful, we need you to have an Enhanced Disclosure Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service which well pay for#.

About Us

SCA Care is dedicated to enhancing our customers lives through the delivery of quality-driven care services including Home Care, Live-in Care, Extra Care and Specialist Care. With a commitment to promoting independence and well-being, our skilled and experienced team provide round-the-clock assistance offering personalised support, designed empathetically to meet customers individual needs and to help them live their best lives possible.

Benefits

• Paid day off on your birthday....so you can relax.
  
• 6 weeks paid holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Excellent Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Training time paid (National Living Wage)
• Guaranteed hour contracts, if that's what you would like.
• Pay enhancements for a care qualification over level 2 (50p uplift if you have Level 2 or higher qualification in Health and Social Care)
• Free training & comprehensive training package (including QCF qualification)
• Free branded work wear and lanyard
• Access to a free Blue Light Card (discounts in stores and online in large national retailers and local businesses)
• Employer contributory pension scheme

*Genuine occupational requirement under part 1, schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
#free, dependent upon successful completion of probation period.

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Location: Southampton, GB

Posted Date: 9/20/2024