Support Worker, Healthcare Nursing

As a Support Worker within our community and supported living services, you will support adults to live safely, independently and with dignity in their own homes.

• Providing person-centred support in line with individual support plans
• Working 1:1 or as part of a small team to meet agreed outcomes
• Supporting daily living tasks including household management
• Providing personal care sensitively where it is part of the care plan
• Supporting individuals to access their communities, relationships and local services
• Promoting informed choice, independence and positive risk-taking
• Supporting individuals who experience stress or distressed behaviour
• Administering medication in line with policy and guidance
• Supporting people with finances where required, maintaining accurate records
• Completing clear and accurate documentation in line with SSSC and Care Inspectorate requirements

You are compassionate, reliable and committed to supporting adults to live fulfilling lives. Experience in care or support is welcome but not essential, as training will be provided. You will have basic IT skills and either hold an SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Social Care, or be willing to work towards a relevant qualification. You will be willing to join the PVG Scheme and register with the SSSC, and work in a way that respects the Christian ethos of Cross Reach.

We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual’s unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected.

We offer a range of benefits including exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme, the Blue Light Discount card, a generous contributory pension plan with death in service benefit, enhanced family friendly policies, a health cash plan, access to a care concierge service, and support for your training and development.

• Application Process:
  
  Please apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. You can find out more about our recruitment process Cross Reach Recruitment Process.
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• Deadline:
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