Support Worker in Chichester

Active Care Group’s Care in the Home division continues to go from strength to strength ensuring we provide a safe, reliable and outcome-based care to all clients by our exceptional support workers, clinicians, and management team.Are you a graduate or student in the Chichester area looking for an amazing opportunity to gain experience within the care sector?We have wonderful opportunities to support a complex ABI client with a brilliant sense of humour, who enjoys classical music, going out for dinner, swimming and socialising. Our client strives to live a happy, active life and your input could be invaluable!Your role would be front line support with regular contact/input from the Clinical Psychologist which in turn will help you develop your skills and gain experience to support your future career.Please note: We are not able to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore will not be able to progress any candidates who require a certificate of sponsorship to work in the UK.What you'll be working: * This is a zero-hour contract with regular shifts as below – contracted hours can be discussed after probationary period * Day shifts 8am - 11pm * Sleep Nights shifts 11pm - 8am * Split shifts can be discussed if required * Full time and Part time available, depending how many shifts you are lookingWhat you'll be doing: * Working with an experience Clinical Psychologist to support a client with an ABI * Keeping people safe from any harm and protecting their human rights * Assist the client to exercise choice and control over their own lives as far as they are able in everyday matters but taking into consideration cognitive problems * Assist the client to ensure an adequate level of hygiene is maintained * Supporting the client to use local amenities such as shops and leisure facilities and attend community events * Follow the service user plan as documented for the client * Maintain accurate and confidential records * Participate in manual handling procedures as specified for the client * Maintain professional boundaries with the client and their family members, adhering to direction from the case manager as appropriateWhat you'll have: * Full Clean Driving licence * Ability to communicate complex information to others where there may be barriers to understanding * A genuine interest in providing the best person centre care possible * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * Willingness to learn and develop * Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBSWe also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.What to look forward to: * £13 to £14 per hour plus £80 for a sleep night * Accrue up to 25 days holidays * Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities * Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop * Free 24-hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice * A Nest Personal Pension account * Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians * We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme * Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know * ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group