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Support Worker
Job Posted: 12 hours ago
Salary: £ 12.6 - 12.6 / Hour
Job Type:
Location: Bury St Edmunds
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Female Support Worker – Papworth Trust are looking for a Female Support Worker to join our Supported Living Service Team, which provides support to 6 customers with learning disabilities, epilepsy and autism. This a part-time permanent role based in Haverhill, Suffolk.
Due to the needs of our customers, this is a female only role and part of a genuine occupational requirement.
Why Papworth Trust
At Papworth Trust, we are committed to empowering disabled individuals and promoting their independence through tailored care services. Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our high ratings from the Care Quality Commission, with many of our services achieving 'Outstanding' and 'Good' ratings. We operate across Suffolk, providing a range of services including housing support, employment assistance, and day opportunities aimed at nurturing individual potential and enhancing community involvement.
Fantastic company benefits include:
Competitive Salary: on offer is a salary of £12.60 per hour
Holiday: 32 days holiday including bank holidays
Working Hours: 20 hours variable over 7 days
Company sick pay
Pension
Employee extras: Cycle to Work scheme, Inclusive employee assistance and wellbeing support, ongoing training, health cashback plan
About the role:
As a Female Support Worker, you will play a pivotal role in helping our customers achieve their aspirations and enhance their quality of life. You will assist individuals in their daily living skills, personal care, and accessing various educational and recreational activities. Your support will not only facilitate their independence but also support their integration and inclusion within the community. Working hours for this role are 20 hours variable over 7 days, with a requirement for sleep ins
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide compassionate personal care, including hygiene, mobility, medication support, and daily living tasks, while upholding each customer’s dignity and independence.
Support customers in building life skills such as meal preparation, shopping, managing health, paperwork, and household responsibilities.
Facilitate access to the community and meaningful activities, promoting social inclusion, personal goals, and enjoyment of hobbies.
Work collaboratively with customers, families, and professionals to deliver personalised support plans, ensuring accurate documentation and GDPR compliance.
Uphold safeguarding, confidentiality, and health and safety standards, while pursuing ongoing professional development and adhering to all policies.
About you:
As a Female Support Worker, you will be dynamic, compassionate and committed to supporting people with disabilities. You should possess a genuine passion for empowering others, along with a strong understanding of disability issues and the social model of disability. Your ability to communicate effectively, work collaboratively, and demonstrate flexibility will be essential in this role. If you have experience in personal care or are eager to learn and are committed to upholding the values of equality and inclusion, we would love to hear from you!
Please note: The post will be subject to an Enhanced with Adults Barred Service (DBS) check process.
We are a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments. We welcome applications from disabled candidates and guarantee an interview to those who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you wish to apply through the Disability Confident scheme, please email (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to speak to Spider who are handling this vacancy on our behalf.
Please note, Candidates must be authorised to work in the UK.
If you are dedicated to making a difference and possess the skills and experience, we are looking for our Female Support Worker role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV today to join our supportive and dynamic team at Papworth Trust, where we work together to empower individuals and promote independence in care.
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If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments.
Additional Keywords: Support Worker, Personal Support Assistant, Female Support Worker, Female Carer, Residential Support Worker (Female), Community Care Worker, Care Assistant.
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