Support Worker (Days)

Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £13.10 per hour
Job Types:

• Full-Time: 3 × 13-hour shifts (8:00am–9:00pm) with 4 days off each week.

About Us:
Fairmont Residential Ltd is the leading specialist residential care provider for adults with Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Behaviours of Concern. We operate two homes in Kidderminster, and we have received an 'OUTSTANDING' rating in our most recent inspection by CQC. We are dedicated to professional development and making a real difference in the lives of the individuals we support. Join our team and be a part of their life experiences and moments of achievement.

Benefits:

· Free DBS Check paid for by Fairmont Residential

· Free access to quality assured training specific to your individual needs

· The chance to support our amazing individuals with a wide range of activities that develop their independence and social experiences

· Pension Scheme

· Ongoing development opportunities for progression to support you to reach your full potential as a social care professional. 90% of our management team started as Autism Practitioners with the Fairmont Family!

· A Competitive Salary

· A supportive management team

· Refer a friend scheme - £250 for each friend who passes their probation period!

· Food and beverages provided while on shift

· Access to Blue light card

· Full induction

Responsibilities:

· Assist in delivering life skills and support individual care and learning plans

· Administer medication to service users

· Maintain accurate daily logs and documentation

· Foster good communication with team members

· Perform domestic duties and assist service users with home chores

· Provide personal care in line with care plans

· Ensure compliance with health, hygiene, and safety regulations

· Support service users in accessing community activities

· Guide and support domestic duties such as meal preparation and cleaning

· Assist service users in accessing physical activities

· Promote a fulfilling life for service users

· Collaborate closely with vulnerable adults, staff, families, and professionals

· Adhere to service users' care plans

· Attend relevant training sessions

· Implement and respond to Safeguarding policy and guidance

Requirements:

· Dedication, motivation, and a can-do attitude

· Reliability and commitment to consistent and quality support

· Experience of working within a care setting (Desirable but not essential; comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development will be provided)

· Experience working with or having a great understanding of Autism and/or working with people who present with behaviours of concern (Extremely desirable)

· Willingness to work weekends

· Ability to reliably commute to Kidderminster or plan to relocate before starting work

· Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.10 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• willing to work weekends

Experience:

• Care: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person