Job Title: Support Worker Reference Number: HCPA002299 Company Name: MAGIC LIFE Shifts Available: Evenings , Days , Nights , Weekends Location: Potters Bar Type of Care Provider: Supported Living Supporting individuals with: Learning Disability Pay/Salary: £10.50 Per Hour Hours of Work: 8am to 8pm and 8pm to 8am Driving Required: Preferred Contract Type: Full Time Contract
About the Company
We deliver tailor-made, person-centered supported living pathways that equip individuals and families with the resources they need to live the lives they want to live.
Magic Life is leading the way in supported living accommodation in Hertfordshire.
Why should I apply for this Support Worker job?
£100 refer a friend bonus
Internal promotion is always available
Support workers will be encouraging social inclusion
Fun, fun, fun:
No two days are the same
Always out and about in the community to help our residents lead a more normal life
Supporting the achievements and outcomes of our residents
What does this Support Worker job involve?
You will work on building a relationship with the individual(s) whilst you support them with living their lives.
Promoting independence and wellbeing in a person with learning disabilities is the biggest part of being a support worker.
The individual care plan will very much depend on the service user and their capabilities, but as a support worker, you will ensure they are safe whilst still getting the most satisfaction from their activities.
Some people undertake volunteer work during the days, others live almost independently by shopping, cooking and cleaning for themselves.
In your capacity as a support worker, you can offer your opinion and advice about any activity or issue, but ultimately the final decision of the person you are supporting must be respected.
For example, you could advise about healthy food choices when assisting an individual with making their shopping list, but it is their choice if they actually buy what’s on the list when they get to the supermarket.
You could be involved in assisting them with any type of physical activity such as helping them exercise, or with recreational activities such as shopping, playing games, or cooking and cleaning in their home.
Some service users may be able to live independently and will only need support when going out.
Others may need assistance in their own homes to undertake daily tasks, but whatever the needs of the individual, you will support them at a level that is appropriate for their needs.
Am I the right person for this Support Worker job?
If this is you, then we would love to hear from you. Magic Life is looking for people to work within our mental health-supported living homes. We offer great rates of pay, flexible working hours and a career progression within mental health just to mention a few of the benefits, so apply today to make a change
You don’t need any special qualifications to make a massive difference in someone’s life. Some of our best support workers had very few qualifications prior to coming to this field. There is one thing they all have though, and that is passion. Passion for life, passion for making a difference. One of the most rewarding things about being a support worker is seeing your efforts making an impact on someone’s life for the better.
