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Not all jobs give you the satisfaction of seeing someone you work with achieve their true potential. Social Care is a truly rewarding career and St Anne’s is a leading provider of care and support services in Yorkshire and the North East, with a reputation for high quality, person-centred services. We are often recruiting whether it is for our amazing operational teams or support staff, to discover more see below. Support Worker - Full Time - UK Driving License DesirableMain area Adult Social Care Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Rota includes days, nights and weekends) Job ref B0399-7101408 Site 1-3 Sutherland Court Town Hipperholme Salary £22,368 pa Closing 07/04/2025 23:59 Job overviewOur Sutherland Court service assists clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We require enthusiastic, caring individuals to take our clients out into the community, to see their family and to attend appointments. We have a variety of shifts including days, nights, and sleep-ins. As a Support Worker, you will provide high quality care and support to our clients to enable them to live their best life. You will be passionate in making a difference to our client’s lives, helping them to fulfil their aspirations and ambitions. This homely service is set in Hipperholme which is close to Halifax and Huddersfield. A valid UK, manual driving license is desirable for this role as clients have access to a shared vehicle. St Anne’s Community Services has become one of the largest and most respected charities in the North of England. Bringing creativity and a can-do approach, all our employees embody our values being Person-Centred, Respectful, Open, Understanding and Dedicated (PROUD). We support nearly 2,000 vulnerable adults in specialist residential, supported living and outreach services, enabling them through exceptional care and support to live their best possible life. Main duties of the jobPerson Centred - Prepare person-centred support plans with clients which reflect their views and aspirations and respect their beliefs and opinions, reviewing and amending them as necessary and considering the client’s changing needs and wishes. Respectful - Support clients to fulfil their aspirations, supporting them to live as independently as possible, in accordance with their skills and abilities. This may include accompanying them on social visits and events, supporting them with their interests and hobbies, promoting choice, arranging activities and outings, and developing their skills and knowledge. Open - Communicate in an open and transparent way with clients and other team members, acting with integrity and doing what you say that you will do. Understanding - You will be asked to provide personal care to clients in a way that respects their choices and dignity. This can include assistance with washing and toileting. Dedicated - Keep appropriate, accurate records, including daily notes, with full involvement of the client. Working for our organisationSt. Anne's wants to reward its employees for their hard work. Employee benefits include; Rising annual leave each year to a maximum of 33 days (including statutory holidays) 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme Continuous opportunities for ongoing training and career development Refer A Friend recruitment initiative Flexible working opportunities (where applicable) upon successful completion of probation period Discounted income protection scheme Free car parking at most services Free life assurance cover Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesAs a Support Worker, you will provide high quality care and support to our clients to enable them to live their best life. You will be passionate in making a difference to our client’s lives, helping them to fulfil their aspirations and ambitions. Bringing creativity and a can-do approach, you will personify our values of being Person-Centred, Respectful, Open, Understanding and Dedicated (PROUD). Willing to provide an appropriate level of care and support to clients, in accordance with their care plan including personal care. Understanding of the importance of maintaining accurate written and numerical records. Ability to undertake a wide range of personal care and domestic duties. Able to carry out the physical requirements of the role including but not limited to climbing stairs/using hoists/pushing wheelchairs/moving people/night work. *Adjustments will be considered in line with the Equality Act where these criteria cannot be met due to a disability. Understand or willing to learn how to use computer packages (such as Word, Outlook and the Internet) and to undertake relevant training and qualification in care if required. Able to work cooperatively as a team member. Able to liaise and communicate effectively with carers, families, inspectors and other external stakeholders. A valid UK, manual driving license is desirable. Person specificationExperiencePrevious experience working in care (employment or carer at home). QualificationsCare Certificate or required to undertake Care Certificate. St. Anne’s is working to actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion. We want people from underrepresented groups such as disabled, black and ethnic minority, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, and non-binary (LGBTQ+) communities to apply for all our roles. St. Anne's is a Disability Confident employer. We are actively working to recruit and retain people with disabilities and long-term health conditions into our work force. If you are an applicant who has a disability, you will be offered an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the job. Please contact recruitment on 0113 243 5151 opt 3 if you require any reasonable adjustments. 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