Support Worker

Support Worker (Female) – We are looking for a Support Worker (Female) to join our Supported Living Service Team in Haverhill, Suffolk, which provides support to 6 female customers with learning disabilities, epilepsy, and autism. This a permanent part-time, 20 hours variable over 7 days, with a requirement for sleep ins.

Female applicants only are required due to a genuine occupational requirement (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9)

Why Papworth Trust?

At Papworth Trust, we are committed to empowering disabled individuals and promoting their independence through tailored care services. Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our high ratings from the Care Quality Commission, with many of our services achieving 'Outstanding' and 'Good' ratings. We operate across Suffolk, providing a range of services including housing support, employment assistance, and day opportunities aimed at nurturing individual potential and enhancing community involvement.

Fantastic company benefits include:

• Competitive Salary: on offer is a salary of £12.60 per hour.
• Holiday: 32 days holiday including bank holidays (pro rata)
• Company sick pay
• Pension
• Employee extras: Cycle to Work scheme, Inclusive employee assistance and wellbeing support, ongoing training, health cashback plan.

About the role:

As a Support Worker (Female), you will play a pivotal role in helping our female customers achieve their aspirations and enhance their quality of life. You will assist individuals in their daily living skills, personal care, and accessing various educational and recreational activities. Your support will not only facilitate their independence but also support their integration and inclusion within the community.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide compassionate personal care, including hygiene, mobility, medication support, and daily living tasks, while upholding each customer’s dignity and independence.
• Supporting customers in building life skills such as meal preparation, shopping, managing health, paperwork, and household responsibilities.
• Facilitate access to the community and meaningful activities, promoting social inclusion, personal goals, and enjoyment of hobbies.
• Collaborate with customers, families, and professionals to deliver personalised support plans, ensuring accurate documentation and GDPR compliance.
• Uphold safeguarding, confidentiality, and health and safety standards, while pursuing ongoing professional development and adhering to all policies.

About you:

As a Support Worker (Female), you will ideally have a minimum of 1 – 2 years’ experience in a similar role or have transferable skills to support people with disabilities. Most importantly you will be compassionate, understand disability issues and the social model of disability and be able to communicate effectively.

Please note: The post will be subject to an Enhanced with Adults Barred Service (DBS) check process.

We are a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments. We welcome applications from disabled candidates and guarantee an interview to those who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you wish to apply through the Disability Confident scheme, please email hello@spiderrecruit.co.uk or call 01473 276146 to speak to Spider who are handling this vacancy on our behalf.

Please note, Candidates must be authorised to work in the UK.

If you have experience in personal care or are eager to learn and are committed to upholding the values of equality and inclusion, to work together to empower individuals and promote independence in care we would love to hear from you!

To apply for our Support Worker (Female) role, please submit your CV today to join our supportive and dynamic team at Papworth Trust.

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If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments.

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