Balfor Healthcare are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to join their team at a 15-bed residential service for adults with complex learning disabilities and mental health. The service is set up in 1–2-bedroom private cottages for each client, providing a comfortable and homely environment.

Essential Requirements:

• MUST have a clean UK driving licence (International driving licences are accepted if they have a minimum of 6 months validity)
• MUST have a Minimum 6 months paid UK experience in complex learning disabilities and autism
• Experience working with adults with epilepsy
• Experience/training in Breakaway techniques

Shift Pattern:

• Days: 8am-8pm
• Nights: 8pm-8am

BENEFITS:

In return for joining us, we can offer a range of benefits including:

• Pay rate: £12-£14 an hour
• Refer a friend payment scheme which is £250-500 bonus if working with us personally for over 6-month period.
• Opportunities to progress through our personalised career paths.
• Free training to help develop and enhance your skills.
• Health Hero - employee health and wellbeing.
• Blue light Card - discounts.

The Role

• Your role as a support worker will be vital to the development and well-being of the children in our care. You will have the opportunity to really make a positive difference to their lives.
• Part of the job will be helping and supporting them to achieve positive outcomes and make great life choices.
• You will be a positive role model to support them on their journey, work with them to support them with their goals and document how their lives are developing so we can provide the right support at the right time as a team.
• This is a great opportunity to build strong and positive relationships with brilliant professionals and families. You will find yourself getting stuck into fun, enrichment activities, outdoor educational trips, as well as interactive and practical hands-on activities.

• Our team members are passionate, dedicated, motivated and are committed in offering a safe and supportive environment to work colleagues and more importantly to each of the young people we support. You will occasionally need to demonstrate resilience as often the people we work with can exhibit challenging behaviours so require a calming influence.

At Balfor Recruitment, we are known for providing high-quality care and are quickly becoming one of the leading Health and Social Care agencies in the UK. We prioritize the well-being and growth of our staff and provide the necessary support for them to excel in their roles.

If you are a dedicated and caring individual with the necessary experience and qualifications, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your updated CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.

Disclaimer:

Please note that due to the nature of this role requiring full-time staff and the need for continuity of care for our clients, we regret to inform you that we are unable to offer sponsorship or consider candidates with any working time restrictions on their visa. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.