Employer: The Conifers
Job Title: Care Support Worker
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £25,998.96–£26,000.00 per year
Job Type: Full-time
Role Introduction
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in people’s lives?
The Conifers invites you to join a dedicated team supporting adults with learning disabilities in a friendly, welcoming environment. The Conifers offers excellent training, competitive rates of pay, and the opportunity to genuinely engage with those you support.
About The Conifers
The Conifers is a small, independent social care organisation located in Fordham, Colchester. The residential care setting supports 8 adults with learning disabilities:
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6 clients live in a spacious bungalow, ‘The Conifers’, with a beautiful garden and heated outdoor swimming pool
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2 clients live in new, self-contained independent flats, each requiring dedicated 1:1 support
Current Opportunities
The Conifers has 2 Permanent Care Staff and 1 Night Awake Care Staff vacancies available, both full-time and part-time. These roles are subject to an enhanced DBS and reference checks.
Key Responsibilities
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Assist clients with personal care, including bathing and dressing
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Provide companionship and emotional support to enhance clients’ quality of life
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Support clients with mobility and physical activities
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Manage and support positive behaviours, following PBS (Positive Behaviour Support) Plans
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Facilitate communication with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care
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Drive clients to appointments and social activities
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Maintain accurate records of client progress and wellbeing
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Develop learning and take advantage of the training offered
About You
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Minimum age: 18 years old
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Full UK driving licence: Essential, as public transport is unavailable and staff are required to drive company vehicles. Night staff must have their own transport to and from work
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Experience: Previous experience working in the care sector is essential, ideally supporting people with learning disabilities
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Confident, responsible, and able to work independently to plan, assess risks, and support clients on outings
Rewards & Benefits
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Competitive Pay: £12.82 per hour (Monday to Sunday), to be increased by percentage when minimum wage increases
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28 days paid holiday (FTE, including bank holidays)
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Paid breaks
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Company pension scheme
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Free onsite parking
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Free learning & development, including the opportunity to undertake RQF level qualifications with a Skills for Care endorsed provider
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Free Enhanced DBS Check
Additional Information
The Conifers can offer sponsorship if you already hold a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If not, The Conifers can assist with registering on the UK Displaced Workers Portal and then proceed with looking into sponsorship.
The Conifers is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. The post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
How to Apply
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