Support Worker

Job summary

Cromwell Road Resource Centre promotes, supports and improves the mental, physical and emotional well-being of individuals with Learning Disabilities, in order that they can participate in their communities and with their families, and enjoy the best life possible.

The aim of the service is to support individuals to remain living in their own homes. An effective Service should aim to ensure that this group can participate in and help steer the services required, taking into account their specific needs. The service should also enable service users to make informed decisions and to facilitate access to services across the health, social and voluntary sectors.

Please note that Care Plus Group is not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.

Main duties of the job

Support Worker

Day Services Cromwell Road Resource Centre

Part time hours, permanent

Working hours 8-8:30am start with a 4-4:30 pm finish

Salary Range 2 £25,275 pro rata per annum fixed salary point

The postholder will:

• Promote independence, dignity, choice, inclusion and wellbeing while supporting meaningful activity, community participation and the development or maintenance of daily living skills.

• Provide safe, person-centred and outcome-focused support to adults with learning disabilities attending the day service.

• Support service users to participate in group activities that promote social interaction, skills development, inclusion and wellbeing.
• Work as part of the team, under appropriate direction, and follow individual support plans, care plans, risk assessments and agreed service procedures.
• Support service users to meet their physical, emotional, psychological and social needs in a respectful, dignified and person-centred manner, in accordance with individual support plans, care plans and risk assessments.
• Provide personal care and practical support where required, including hygiene, toileting, eating and drinking support, mobility and continence care, while maintaining dignity, privacy and choice.
• Support meaningful individual and group activities, vocational, educational, recreational and community opportunities that promote independence, inclusion, skills development and participation.

About us

Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff.

We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint.

We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement.

We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.