Support Worker

Support Worker

Do you want to make a difference daily supporting adults in living as independently as possible? We’re looking for motivated Support Workers to support adults with emotional, behavioural and learning difficulties In Kingston upon Hull.

Gap Healthcare is well established, working with Services that are managed to a high standard and we are looking for Support Workers with the confidence and ability to make a difference. You will need to support service users whilst maintaining the high standards that are embedded throughout our values and service delivery.

• Salary: Up to £11.44-£13 per hour depending on service
• Hours: full time and part time hours available
• Area: Kingston upon hull

Responsibilities Support Worker

• Form positive relationships with service users and provide an environment in which they feel safe and free from harm.
• Support service users gain self-control by rewarding positive behaviours and challenging unacceptable behaviour.
• Ensuring each care plan is followed and amended as required to reflect their changing needs.
• Assisting service users with practical matters such as accessing the community, independence skills development, cooking, cleaning, and personal care.
• Support to identify and attend social and leisure activities.
• Providing a positive role model able to offer advice, guidance, and assistance where appropriate.

Skills Required Support Worker

• A minimum of three months experience working within a similar environment is required for this role.
• Thorough understanding of autism and learning disabilities
• Caring personality and nature
• Positive attitude and passion to help others.
• Basic IT and computer skills
• A commutable distance from Kingston upon Hull.

Benefits Support Worker

• Flexibility to choose shifts that suit your lifestyle via our app.
• Free uniform
• Free ongoing training
• Full time and part time hours available
• Temp of the month reward scheme
• Support from out of hours service
• Access to permanent opportunities
• Weekly pay
• Enhanced pay rates on weekends and Bank Holidays
• Paid annual leave and pension contribution.
• Quick registration process via our online portal

The position of Support Worker is very rewarding and makes a difference to the quality of life for service users on a daily basis. Please note the vacancy is located in Kingston upon Hull.