Support Worker
Posted on 27th November 2024
Hours : Full time
(Ability to work flexible and unsocial hours including weekends, evenings, bank holidays and sleep-ins.)
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £23400 (£ 12.00 per hour)
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, sponsorship is not available for this position
Camphill Milton Keynes Communities is a charity providing unique person-centred support for adults with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum conditions. Camphill is rated "Excellent" by the Council, and we offer an environment where staff can grow and develop.
About the Role:
To support service users with their general welfare, housing related tasks and pursuing their social and educational activities
Ensure service users have a detailed Person-Centred Plan to include agreed goals and action plans that assist them in achieving and maintaining independent life skills
To encourage and support the values of Camphill Milton Keynes Communities
To act as key worker for a group of service users
What you need:
Good numeracy and literacy skills
Experience of applying the principles of care practice
Understanding of the principles of equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice
Accurate record keeping skills
Good IT skills, such as Microsoft Office programmes
Working knowledge of basic hygiene standards
Ability to work flexible and unsocial hours including weekends, evenings, bank holidays and sleep-ins
Eligible to work in the UK
What We Offer:
• A rich social and cultural environment and a competitive salary with a benefits package including:
o Company sickness pay enhanced SSP
o Annual leave entitlement increases in recognition of long service
o Stakeholder pension scheme up to 5% match
o Generous training and professional development opportunities
o On site free parking
o 15%Discount in our Café /shop for food and Camphill products
o Free counselling service via a help line
o Staff working in our houses can eat with residents when on shift and have access to free tea, coffee and fresh fruit (subject to availability)
Why Join Us?:
We are keen on staff development! We offer excellent professional and career development and training opportunities, including professional qualifications.
We promote a diverse, friendly and high-quality working environment.
We offer the opportunity to work amongst a team of dedicated, creative and supportive colleagues.
We provide a fully paid DBS, generous holiday and work pension scheme.
If you are interested in this unique opportunity, then please apply by submitting your CV and a short supporting statement.
If this role is for you, please APPLY NOW!!
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