Support Worker

Elite Care Homes is recruiting compassionate, reliable Support Workers to join our supported living services in Birmingham. You will support adults with mental health needs and learning disabilities, providing person-centred care that respects their choices, dignity and individual goals.

Your role

Working alongside colleagues and the management team, you will:

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Support people to develop daily living skills, including cooking, shopping, budgeting and maintaining their home.

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Encourage independence, wellbeing and participation in activities and the wider community.

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Deliver care and support in line with individual support plans, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies.

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Support with medication in accordance with training, individual plans and organisational procedures.

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Recognise changes in wellbeing, respond appropriately and report concerns promptly.

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Maintain accurate daily records, medication records and incident reports.

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Follow safeguarding procedures and promote a safe, respectful living environment.

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Communicate effectively with colleagues, health professionals and others involved in each person’s support.

About you

We are looking for someone who has:

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Experience of supporting people with mental health needs and an understanding of the challenges they may face.

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A caring, patient approach and a commitment to promoting choice, recovery and independence.

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An understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, equality and inclusion.

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Holds a Health and Social Care qualification

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Good communication, IT and record-keeping skills.

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The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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Flexibility to work across services and cover a rota that includes weekends and bank holidays.

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The ability to travel reliably to meet service and on-call requirements.

Training and support

You will receive role-specific induction, required training, complete the Care Certificate, and ongoing supervision and development.

Appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and evidence of the right to work in the UK
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed