Support Worker STEPS EAST

The role of the Support Worker is critical to the success of an individual in meeting their agreed outcomes. This will involve working with other professionals, team members, or working alone to carry out the care/reablement plan with the individual, promoting flexibility, dignity, respect, wellbeing, confidence and independence, so that the person has the best quality of life. 

You will offer safe and appropriate support to each individual in a person-centred way, complying with and maintain best practice in relation to Health & safety matters, which will include basic risk assessments and the prevention and control of infection. Using an innovative approach to positively support customers to achieve as much independence as they are able to.  

Your job will be to maintain accurate and factual records as a legal requirement in order to evidence and communicate actions and outcomes effectively to others, maintaining safe working practices as a lone worker or doubled handed working, to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of service users, self and others. Monitoring the health, wellbeing and progress of service users and report any concerns/changes back to management in order to protect and safeguard vulnerable adults.  

You will ensure a positive and flexible approach to the variety of tasks within the role, including supporting service users with their daily living skills, personal care, meal preparation, medication support and exercises. Working with families, healthcare professionals and occupational therapists and supporting service users to access community opportunities. You will operate in accordance with the diverse needs of the community to ensure equal access to services and be responsible for your continuous development and to undertake relevant training as required. 

Generous pension scheme with employer contribution and option to salary exchange for NI savings 

Holiday starting at 23 days (pro-rata) and increasing to 28 with service (plus bank holidays) 

Option to buy additional annual leave through monthly salary deductions up to 5 days per year 

Investment and support to Continued Professional Development and training including reimbursement of professional fees and access to learning platforms 

Salary sacrifice schemes; Cycle 2 Work, Home & Electronics, Electric Car Access 

Pool car scheme for business use with fuel card use 

Non-salary sacrifice Car lease scheme for colleagues who complete a minimum of 1,000 business miles per year 

Access to a Healthcare Cashplan scheme 

Employee discount scheme and wellbeing events 

Volunteering days 

Opportunity to become: Safeguarding Advocate, Health & Wellbeing Champion, Mental Health First Aider 

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) where colleagues can access advice 24/7 

Occupational health services which include counselling and eye test vouchers 

Life assurance/death in service 

Enhanced leave; sick, maternity, paternity, adoption, carer’s, compassionate and study leave 

In development: Local benefits partnering & employee recognition awards 

Trusted – Positive – Innovative – Collaborative – Join us

It’s a great time to work with us at the Corserv Group. We are proud to be contributing to a brighter future for Cornwall with exciting plans to generate growth and opportunity across the County and beyond. We work in collaboration with Cornwall Council to provide the best possible services and care. Whichever business area you join, you’ll be part of a supportive and creative team of professionals. You’ll have a friendly and collaborative workplace and investment in your professional development.

With a diversity of roles across our group of businesses, we’re a great destination for developing your career whilst living in the beautiful county of Cornwall. We are committed to equality and diversity and welcome all applicants from all background and experience.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Corserv Care is part of the Corserv Group (a Cornwall Council Company). Corserv Care brings together existing services, TEC Services, STEPS Reablement service, Care and Support, Day Opportunities, Respite Services, Proper Job Café and Employment Services under one brand, to improve the quality, capacity and resilience of the care market in Cornwall.

• Current right to work in the UK
• An understanding of reablement and care provision
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Basic IT Skills
• Empathy and a passion to support others
• Excellent attention to detail
• Great time management
• You must have a FULL DRIVING LICENCE that’s valid to drive in the UK and a vehicle