In this rewarding role you will be supporting all kinds of people at different stages of life, and you should be prepared to cater to each person’s individual requirements. Person-centred support is at the heart of Ridge View Homes’ service alongside continued compliance with relevant legislations and providing a high-quality service enabling individual needs. We are looking for passionate, enthusiastic support workers to join our team.
5 full time, parament position required, previous experience working with people with LD is essential.
Candidates should able to demonstrate that they have:
- excellent communication skills to ensure good and effective practice
- strong work ethic
- are reliable, responsible and can remain professional and calm in all situations
- are a good team worker and good decision maker and have empathy with vulnerable people
REPORTING TO: Lead Support Worker and Registered Manager
JOB HOURS - shifts based (including weekends)
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES - not exhaustive
- Support provision and Promotion of Quality Support
- Reviewing progress with service user (SU) in conjunction with the principals of RVH
- Act in accordance with Ridge View Homes (RVH) policies and procedures also in line with all legal requirements; standards of support that comply to the values of RVH
- To provide personal support and support to SU with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities
- To undertake the tasks detailed in the SU support plan (care plans, activity plans etc..) using a person-centred approach and in the least intrusive way
- To encourage the independence and motivation of the SU and not foster dependent behaviour
- To give personal care and support with everyday tasks
- Accompany the SU on trips into the community
- To assist the SU to manage their personal affairs
- To ensure as safe as possible the living environment for the SU, whilst respecting the SU’s choice and rights
- To maintain detailed and accurate records on the Support Management System in respect of Support in a timely manner and medication support given and tasks undertaken accordingly
- To ensure the correct use of RVH GDPR Controlled Drug Book, GDPR Visitors Book to protect SU’s personal data
- To recognise the signs of abuse and immediately report abuse or suspected abuse to the Lead Support or Registered Manager
- To seek out best practice and look at innovative ways to improve the quality and efficiency of service delivery
- To attend and participate in regular team meetings, any other relevant meetings, in-house or external trainings
- To observe all health & safety rules and take reasonable Support to promote health and safety of self and others and raise any concerns to the Senior Management team
COVID-19 considerations:
Appropriate COVID-19 house protocol in place and free PPE provided
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 30 per week
Salary: £11.00-£12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Experience:
- learning disability care: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care, Care Certificate (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: INDEED CARE SUPPORT WORKER
Expected start date: 17/04/2026
