Support Worker

Location
Liverpool, Merseyside
Salary
Weekly pay at competitive rates
Posted
12 Sep 2016
Closes
10 Oct 2016
Ref
Young Adults
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Support Workers

Lavoro Care is recruiting Support Workers for local work with young adults living both independently and in residential care settings.

Main duties will include -

  • Supporting people with a range of needs including learning disabilities and mental health problems to meet their chosen outcomes.
  • Helping Service Users meet both their health and social care needs.
  • Supporting Service Users with medication.
  • Enable Service Users to achieve independence in all areas of their life where possible.
  • Help Service Users to identify and choose their support needs.
  • Help to maintain a safe, comfortable and supportive home for the Service Users.
  • Support the Service Users to actively contribute to the running of their own house.
  • Assist the individuals we support to engage themselves as valued members of the local community.
  • Ensure that the rights of the individuals we support are always protected and respected.

Your local branch based in Wallasey covers all of Wirral, Liverpool, Wrexham, Warrington and Southport.

Hours -

We offer full or part time work to suit your lifestyle. Early, late, long day and night shifts are available. Work when you want and as much as you want.

Salary: Competitive hourly rate & weekly pay

Essential Criteria -

  • Experience working within the care industry
  • You must have the right to work with the UK.
  • You need to be 100% committed to helping improve the quality of life of vulnerable people.
  • You must have a kind and caring nature.
  • Situations can sometimes be difficult and challenging. You will need a willingness to work with a variety of clients with differing needs and an ability to work with challenging clients and demonstrate patience and compassion
  • Working or willing to work towards free recognised Health and Social Care certificates

Benefits of working for Lavoro Care -

  • Flexible hours – To suit your needs
  • Rewarding - Job satisfaction
  • Free Training - Qualification opportunities
  • Reputable Agency
  • REC regulated
  • Excellent Weekly Pay

About us

Lavoro Care run outstanding in-house training sessions, allowing people new to Support Work a career path with full training and support. We offer full office support available for you day or night to assist you with any issue or difficulties you may have.

An enhanced DBS check will be required.