Support Worker

Transforming the lives of young people with The Lily Housing Project: Join Us as a Support Worker

Job Type: Full-time 33hrs, Permanent, Sleep ins

Salary:

• 33-hour contract: £ 26,998.40 (including sleep-in rate)
• Sleep-in rate: £ 55.00 (Average of 2 sleep-ins per week)

(Salary scales are dependent on qualifications and previous experience).

The Role: Support Worker

In this role you will form part of the team working in our projects across Weymouth, Dorchester & Ferndown. You will be required to do an average of 2 sleep ins shifts per week. We provide our young residents with a space to grown with confidence, enhance their self-esteem and develop the life skills require to live independently.

About Us:

• Welcome to The Lily Housing Project, where we pride ourselves on supporting young people to reach new heights, unlocking their full potential and achieving their individual goals. Every young person living at Lily Housing Project is treated and respected as an individual. There is no ‘one size fits all’ approach within our projects.
• At the Lily Housing Project, our goal is to support our young residents to become independent, contributing members of society.

What we offer:

• Day off for your birthday (after passing probation).
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing to 32 days with length of service. Plus additional days given for when you reach 3, 5, 10, 15 and 20 years + cash bonus.
• Recognition Scheme through our HR portal & monthly gift cards through Reward Panda, which gives employees 100s of gift cards and e-gift cards to choose from.
• Bupa Health Cash Plan - which gives employees money back for essential health care costs i.e.: dental, prescription, optical, therapies, all employees receive 6 therapy sessions either face to face or online on a 12-month rolling basis. (after passing probation).
• Bupa comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) (after passing probation)
• Health care - free flu, covid and hep b vaccines (after passing probation).
• Health care - company paid eye test for all VDU users (after passing probation).
• Long Service Awards at 3, 5, 10, 15 and 20 years.
• 2 x Team Days a year - where teams and homes get together to build team engagement through activities i.e.: paint balling, paddleboarding, pottery classes, walking.
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption & Surrogacy Leave.
• Company sick pay (after passing probation).
• Company paid blue light card (after passing probation).
• Employee Referral Program
• Company paid apprenticeship programme.

As a Support Worker, you will:

• In full consultation with the residents, ensure all needs and goals are identified and addressed in a support plan.
• Promote person centred planning and involvement.
• Support plans are regularly reviewed and evaluated.
• Maintain accurate records daily, to a high standard.
• Involve residents in any decision about their support and future plans in order to maximise service user choice.
• Liaise with other appropriate services, acting as advocate and support for individuals to ensure they receive appropriate support services.
• To take residents shopping, to appointments i.e. doctors, care reviews, job centre appointments, etc.
• Help and support residents to prepare meals and snacks.
• Support residents keep their home clean and tidy.
• Undertake regular property inspection and room checks liaising with environmental officer.
• To provide verbal feedback and written records to The Lily Housing Project Management as required in respect of resident situations.
• Promote residents to identify training needs, education and / or work experience and assist in finding suitable courses and/ or work experience.
• Assist residents, in partnership with other agencies, to obtain where appropriate suitable employment, attend educational activities and courses and vocational work.
• Support residents in obtaining IDs, opening bank accounts, claiming relevant benefits, and attending appointments.
• Assist residents with applying for local authority home choice, looking for properties in the private sector and provide guidance and support with move-on - liaise with projects move on advisor.
• You will be required to have your own transport and ensure it is insured appropriately for the nature of your work.

About You:

• You are passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives.
• Ideally you will have experience in a support worker setting and hold, or are working towards, a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• However, we welcome those new to the field who can demonstrate a strong passion towards improving young people’s lives and a desire to develop a vocation in support work (Full training will be provided).
• You are reliable, compassionate, and have excellent communication skills.
• A driving license is required.

Commitment to you:

At The Lily Housing Project, we believe that providing continued training for our employees is crucial to ensuring the highest standards of care. We are committed to investing in our staff’s development, offering comprehensive training programs and ongoing support. We want our staff to feel valued and empowered to grow within their roles, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in care.

Why The Lily Housing Project?

• Supportive Environment: We foster a culture of support and professional development.
• Recognition: Your relevant training and experience are valued and reflected in your starting salary.
• Accredited Employer: Proudly Investors in People accredited.

Join Us: Ready to make a difference? For a friendly chat and more information, please contact Sue Smith on 01305 239 801. To apply, submit your CV.

Important Information:

• We are unable to sponsor applicants from overseas - you must have the right to work in the UK and a 5 year UK checkable work history
• We will require a full employment history, with any employment gaps explained. With 5 year UK work history that is checkable to meet Ofsted Regulations.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,626.60-£26,655.20 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Free flu jabs
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• support work: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: LHP WEY 04/04