Support Worker

About the Company

Lily Healthcare & Supported Living provides supported living for individuals who are homeless, diagnosed with mental health illness, physical health issues as well as learning disability.

We are currently looking for passionate individuals for the role of Support Workers.

We endeavour to provide a safe environment for vulnerable adults and support them to live independently. We work collaboratively with carers, families and local authorities. We assess each individual’s needs and work with them and their families, their local GPs and other health and social care professionals to provide clients with holistic support. We are dedicated to supporting our residents to eat well. Based on their food preferences, we involve them as much as possible in food preparation. We also support our clients with activities of daily living. We cater for a wide range of clients, who include people with mental health conditions to older people with dementia.

Why should I apply for this Support Worker job?

• Brilliant, ongoing training to help you achieve more
• Regular Supervisions
• Support of an experienced and friendly team of colleagues
• 25 days’ Annual Leave or pro rata

Waking Night Position is Also Available

What does this Support Worker job involve?

Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours Per Week – Shifts: 07:00 – 21:00 + Every Other Weekend + Sleep-in

• Assisting people with bathing, grooming and getting dressed
• Handling household tasks like grocery, shopping and laundry
• Preparing and serving meals
• Administering oral and topical medication under the supervision of medical personnel
• Providing mental and emotional support
• Making recommendations to family members and healthcare personnel on the plan of care
• Organising suitable recreational activities for the people you support
• Collaborating with other health care and social care professionals to provide the best possible care

Am I the right person for this Support Worker job?

• Flexibility in availability as the roles involve shift work – sleep-in nights, evenings and weekends
• Experience of working with attachment and trauma is desirable
• Experience of working with challenging behaviour and or mental health issues is desirable

Disclosure

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland, and the cost of this will be covered by Lily Healthcare & Supported Living. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Applications will only be considered if located within a 10-mile radius of the position.

HCPA is not a registered sponsor for international workers seeking employment through the skilled or temporary worker route. Please refer to the UK Immigration Points-based routes and the information below to check your eligibility to work in the UK