Support Worker – Overndale House

• Location: Bristol
• Salary: £11.50 per hour
• Hours: 22 - 38.5 hours a week

We have an exciting opportunity for Support Workers to join a well-established team at Overndale Road.

Are you looking for a rewarding career? At Iris Care Group, you’ll go home knowing that you’ve made a difference. Employing over 1,600 people, Iris Care Group is the largest independent health and social care provider across the Southwest of England and South Wales. We provide innovative, effective, and forward-thinking care for adults with specialist mental healthcare needs.

With over 90% of staff saying they enjoy their job; we are proud to have created environments where our staff feel rewarded and fulfilled.

What will you receive?

• £11.50 p/h
• Holiday allowance of 216 hours (28.8 days) per annum paid inclusive of bank holidays, with additional holidays for long service
• Industry-leading training
• Employee Assistance Program – free 24/7 confidential helpline (domestic, financial, legal, health support, etc.)
• High street retail discount scheme
• Free on-site parking and uniform
• Friendly and supportive work environment
• No zero-hour contract
• Overtime opportunities
• Part-time opportunities

Iris Care Group also offers a ‘refer a friend’ scheme: where you could earn as much as £1000* for everyone you successfully introduce.

Requirements

• You’re compassionate and committed with a desire to make a difference to those that you care for, in a positive and patient manner
• Have a genuine interest in working with our client group

• Ability to adapt your approach to the individual’s needs and a willingness to learn
• Good communication skills.
• Be able to work flexibly, 11.25 hour shifts that will include evenings, weekends, bank holidays and waking nights
• Experience in Health and Social Care would be an advantage but not essential

The Role

• Ensure the highest quality of care is provided to our clients through their person-centred care plans to achieve and exceed potential
• Promote the right values and attitudes towards people with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health needs and behaviours described as challenging
• Facilitating social, educational or work activities such as visiting family and friends, walks, shopping and other recreational activities of their choice.
• Liaise with families, friends, advocates, external agencies and the management team to provide a consistent approach that meets the individual needs of each service user.
• Complete records and documentation of progress, incidents and activities.
• Promote and uphold the privacy, rights, dignity, health and wellbeing of the individuals.
• General housekeeping duties that can include shopping, domestic duties as well as elements of personal care to help Service Users.

Part-time hours: 22 – 38.5 per week

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All staff who work in a service that is registered with Care Inspectorate for Wales (CIW) will be required to register with Social Care Wales from 1^st October 2022.  You must also be prepared to work towards/undertake the necessary qualifications to meet the requirements to register.