Support Assistant

Do you have a passion to support people by providing genuine social care?; Do you strive to deliver excellence?; Then join us to make a difference.

Founded in 1985, Comfort Care Services is a leading provider of high quality supported living services for vulnerable adults with mental health needs, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and individuals recovering from substance/alcohol misuse and other complex needs;.

We are exceptionally proud of our person-centred approach and our obsession with delivering excellence. We have come a long way with over 50 services across the home-counties and SW London; and we continue to experience rapid growth.

To support this growth we are seeking people with ambition, creativity and commitment to support our service users to transition into main-stream communities and achieve as much independence as possible. In return we are able to offer competitive salaries and benefits, extensive training and development and opportunities for career and earnings progression.

Support Assistant

Short Description:
The Support Assistant is responsible for delivering Service User centred support in accordance with management direction and in compliance with company processes and procedures.

Specific Duties: The SA will be specifically responsible for:
Supporting the Manager, Team Leader and Senior Staff in day to day operations of supported housing unit(s)
Maximisation of SU interests by liaising with internal and external stakeholders; and implementation of each SUs support plan
Safeguarding the rights and dignity of each SU
Fostering of a positive environment in which SUs are actively engaged
Conducting daily assessment of SUs mental and physical state; updating associated records and informing management
Supporting SUs to build their confidence, self esteem and their ability to manage their mental health symptoms
Personal delivery of physical and mental support to SUs
Promoting SUs health and assist in their accurate medication
Promoting SUs hygiene and personal presentation
Supporting SUs with developing social skills and future independent living
Supporting SUs with their daily living skills and domestic chores
Supporting SUs with scheduling and attending appointments and day time activities
Supporting SUs to use public transport
Encouraging and motivating SUs into employment, voluntary work and/or education
Maintaining the cleanliness, quality, security and safety of each home and individual service user accommodation
Accurate and timely update of SUs and house records
Conducting regular two-way communication with SUs and management
Key Work with designated SUs; and delivery of specific support as outlined in their support plans
Successfully achieving the individual objectives set by the company
Enhancing current operations through continuous improvement

Should you have any educations and/or qualifications within the social care sector – this would prove advantageous – however not essential

We offer experienced and non experienced individuals potential opportunities

To learn more about us and all positions – please contact us – we want to hear from you