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Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual passionate about empowering adults with learning disabilities, epilepsy, brain injuries, and mental health needs to live fulfilling lives?
Platinum Recruitment is excited to partner with a leading health care provider in beautiful Lancing, West Sussex, to find exceptional Support Worker to join their dedicated team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals with complex needs, providing person-centred support within a residential supported living environment. If you have a genuine desire to promote independence, well-being, and positive mental health, we want to hear from you!
What You'll Be Doing:
- Empowering Lives: Providing tailored support to adults with learning disabilities, epilepsy, acquired brain injuries, and mental health challenges, fostering their independence and promoting a positive quality of life.
- Holistic Support: Assisting with daily living activities, including personal care, medication administration, meal preparation, and light housekeeping, while prioritising individual needs and preferences.
- Community Integration: Supporting individuals to engage in meaningful activities, attend appointments, and access community resources, promoting social inclusion and well-being.
- Mental Health Support: Providing empathetic and understanding support to individuals experiencing mental health challenges, creating a safe and supportive environment.
- Accurate Documentation: Maintaining detailed and accurate records, including daily notes and incident reports, ensuring effective communication and continuity of care.
- Collaborative Teamwork: Working closely with colleagues, families, and other professionals to provide a comprehensive and coordinated approach to support.
- Flexible Shifts: Working flexible shifts, including weekends, evenings, and sleep-ins, to meet the needs of the individuals we support.
What We're Looking For:
- Experience Matters: Proven experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, epilepsy, and acquired brain injuries. Experience in mental health support for young people or adults is a significant advantage, and a MHFA certificate is a bonus!
- Compassionate Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trusting relationships.
- Care-Focused Background: Previous experience as a care assistant, in social care, or working with vulnerable individuals is highly desirable.
- Flexibility and Dedication: Ability to work flexibly, including weekends, evenings, and sleep-ins, with a strong commitment to providing high-quality support.
- Team Player: Dependable and able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Continuous Learning: Willingness to participate in ongoing training and professional development.
- Driving Advantage: A full UK driving licence and access to a car is a significant advantage.
- Enhanced DBS: A NEW enhanced DBS certificate will be required.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary: Up to 27,000 per annum.
- Sleep-In Rate: 50.00 - 110.00 per sleep-in shift.
- Meaningful Work: The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable adults.
- Supportive Team: Join a dedicated and passionate team committed to providing exceptional care.
Ready to make a positive impact?
If this rewarding Support Worker role in Lancing, West Sussex, sounds like the perfect fit for you, please click the link to apply with your up-to-date CV.
Consultant:Beckie
Job Role: Support Worker
Location: Lancing
Job Number: (phone number removed) / INDHEALTHCARE
Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
