We are proud to be a REAL Living Wage Employer.
Our staff retention is good, and our rates of pay are competitive. Our continually expanding community and social value engagement make U in Mind Care a competitive care provider and employer. We currently have two roles available:
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Are You looking for a new job? Want to work for us as a Temp?
We are currently recruiting Support Workers to work across Suffolk.
Both Full and Part-time hours available as well as Flexible working patterns to meet individual circumstances. Likewise, if you are working somewhere else full time and would like to pick up more hours, we can offer you just that! Just give us your availability and we will work around you. If you would like an informal chat or just some advice on how to join our U in Mind Team, please feel free to pick up the phone and speak to us on 01473 684543 or 07738307740. Alternatively contact us on [email protected]
We will offer you:
Our Benefits
- Competitive wages above living wage
- Accrued paid Annual Leave
- Free Enhanced DBS checks
- Free work uniform
- Paid work mileage
- Support and Induction
- Free training, including Care Certificate and NVQ
- Flexibility – hours to suit you
- An opportunity to make a difference
- Valuable experience in social care
Candidate specialist knowledge skills and experience
- Experience in working with Young Adults in Supported Living Settings
- Experience or desire to work with older people
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills, to keep accurate clients’ records
- Basic IT skills, including use of Smartphones
- Experience of working with vulnerable individuals with different care needs
- Ability to interact with clients to find creative ways of providing active support and enabling them to live more independently where possible.
- Effective communication in working closely with other staff
- The ability to “think on feet” and make immediate decisions as required, e.g. knowing when to seek medical help for customers and refer to Management.
Values and behaviours
Qualifications and Professional memberships and additional requirements
- A passion for improving the lives of people who access our services.
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
- Ability to work with customers and colleagues in a way that is respectful and promotes dignity
- Having compassion, empathy, and a caring attitude.
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, or working towards NVQ Level 2 is an advantage (or willingness to undertake as part of the role)
- An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
- Having a valid Driving Licence and access to a car is an advantage.
- Eligibility to work in the UK