Job Description

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on people\'s lives? Do you enjoy providing support to individuals in need? If so, Sorrento Support is seeking dedicated Support Workers to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to work flexibly across the week and still earn a full-time salary. OUR RATE OF PAY: \xc2\xa315 PER RESIDENT, PER WEEK! We pay per resident, not per hour - giving our staff the flexibility to work as many as hours as they are comfortable with, between Monday and Sunday. Perfect if you have parental responsibilities, or other commitments that would make a traditional 9-5 role difficult to manage. \'But I don\'t know much about being self-employed, is this role still for me?\'. Don\'t worry, we provide training & mentoring to our staff on how self-employment works, so our staff feel confident. Our staff are the heartbeat of our business, and we make sure we look after them. Responsibilities of the role: - Provide high-quality support to individuals in a supported housing setting. - Assist residents with their daily activities, including budgeting, medication management, mental health, shopping wisely, and developing independent living skills. - Promote independence and empower residents to achieve their goals and aspirations. - Create a safe and supportive environment for residents, maintaining their privacy and dignity. - Build meaningful relationships with residents, offering emotional support, companionship, and signposting to external agencies. - Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including healthcare professionals and social workers, to ensure comprehensive support. - Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation and records related to residents support and progress towards independent living. - Adhere to the organisation\'s policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Requirements: - Previous experience as a Support Worker or in a similar role is essential. - Experience in Supported Exempt Housing is essential - must have experience with Registered Social Landlord (RSL) paperwork/framework. -Level 3 or above in Health & Social Care, or Adult Care. -Willing to work on a self-employed basis. -Current Enhanced DBS in place or willing to complete one. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Compassionate nature and genuine interest in supporting vulnerable individuals. - Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team. - A commitment to personal and professional growth within the supported housing sector. -Able to competently and confidently use technology including software and IT processes related to the job role. Please note that this role is on a self-employed basis. Flexible working between Monday to Sunday. You will be expected to invoice for the work you complete. Training and guidance will be provided around this. We are seeking individuals who are eager to grow and develop with us, making a long-term commitment to the organisation and the clients we serve. We\xe2\x80\x99ll provide guidance and mentoring to ensure you are knowledgeable and confident with all key aspects of being self-employed. To apply, please submit your CV. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. Apply today and embark on a rewarding career as a Support Worker with Sorrento Support Note: This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sorrento Support reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organisational needs as necessary. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Freelance, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months Salary: \xc2\xa315.00 per hour Expected hours: 15 \xe2\x80\x93 40 per week Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Employee mentoring programme
• On-site parking

Physical setting:

• Extra care housing

Shift:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Support Worker: 1 year (required)
• Supported Exempt Housing: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• Level 3 in Health & Social Care or Adult Care (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road Application deadline: 26/11/2023
Reference ID: SSPT002
Expected start date: 04/12/2023