We are looking for passionate support workers to join our respite service for adults with learning disabilities, some of whom have additional complex needs such as epilepsy and require PEG feeding. Encombe supports up to eight people at a time, providing them with short-term stays that are both engaging and relaxing.
Our offer to you:
- Location: Dorchester
- Hours: up to 37.5 hours per week
- Pay Scale: £12.02 to £12.28
- Contract: Permanent
Benefits and Perks:
- One additional day leave on or closest to your birthday
- Reward Panda, Blue Light card, TAP app, Concert for Carers
- 20 days + 8 Bank Holidays - increasing with length of service
- Pay increasing with length of service
- Mental Health and wellbeing support
- Care Progression
About You:
- Compassionate, supportive, and adaptable to meet the diverse needs of people we support.
- Ability to handle both relaxed and challenging shifts with a positive outlook.
- Enthusiastic about participating in and possibly leading a range of recreational and therapeutic activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Offer personalised care and support for daily needs, including PEG feeding and epilepsy management.
- Engage service users with a variety of social activities, from disco nights and movie evenings to cooking and pampering sessions.
- Provide verbal prompting and full support, depending on individual needs and preferences.
- Ensure each stay is smooth and enjoyable, helping service users transition back into their routines effortlessly.
Our Core Values:
- Honesty:To always operate with transparency, fairness, and sincerity.
- Inclusivity: Strive for equal opportunities and a valued community presence.
- Dignity: Empowering a sense of individual pride and respect.
- Kindness: Any act of kindness, no matter how small, can lead to great things.
- Integrity: Uphold our principles and keep our promises.
Our Vision:
- Pioneering support in an accessible, inclusive community.
Encompass Care is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome all applications and candidates. You will be treated with dignity and respect regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion, sex, and sexual orientation.
Ready to Join Us? We would love to hear from you!
Induction sessions occur every two weeks on Monday and Tuesday. As part of your employment with Encompass Care you are expected to attend both sessions. Flexibility is required as some training, such as manual handling, is only held on weekdays.
JBRP1_UKTJ