Support Worker - Worcester

Please note that you will need to hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for this position.

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. Work for us and you'll go home knowing that you've made a difference.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to join our well established team at Pirton Grange.

Located in Worcestershire, Pirton Grange is a specialist nursing home, supporting people over the age of 18 with a range of neurological conditions such as dementia, Korsakoff's syndrome, Huntington's disease and acquired brain injury. We also support people with physical health needs and those whose behaviour may challenge as well as those with forensic histories.

What will you receive?

• A hourly salary of £12.82 per hour
• Industry leading training
• Employee Assistance Programme - free 24/7 confidential helpline (domestic, financial, legal, health support, etc.)
• 'Recognise Me', our new staff benefits, wellbeing and recognition platform
• Free on site parking and uniform
• Friendly and supportive work environment
• Overtime opportunities
• Death in service

Role Responsibilities

• Assist people to be as independent as they can, supporting them to learn skills such as cooking or prompting them to develop personal care skills
• Encourage the people we support to follow their personal planned strategies to maintain their emotional wellbeing and mental health
• Ensure all records are updated and procedures are followed at all times

Role Requirements

• A good communicator and listener
• A desire to support individuals with complex needs
• Good basic comprehension of English, including basic literacy and numeracy skills
• An ability to remain calm and level headed even when faced with challenging behaviours
• A commitment to constantly providing the highest standards of care for the people that we support

We regret that we cannot accept applications from applicants who are not UK residents. We regret that we cannot accept applications from applicants who have not been employed by a UK organisation before. "There's nothing better than watching someone's mental health and independence improve under your care." Support Worker "As a newly qualified nurse I've been supported really, really well by my manager and progressed to senior staff nurse within a year of qualifying " Staff Nurse "Beechwood College is good because it helps me to develop my life skills. The staff understand me and I feel like they are always here to help me." "I have been working here full time for more than 8 years. The Senior Management care about the individuals in their service and ensure standards are audited regularly to ensure optimum care levels are provided " Senior Staff Nurse Talk to the Iris Care Group team

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