Complex Support Worker

Do you want to join a team of dedicated support workers, empowering an individual to live independently in their own home?

We are looking for a caring person to join our Karrek Care team, to support a younger adult requiring 2-1, 24/7 support.

Job Specification:

Complex care environment with aspects of personal care
Very rewarding role where you get to make a huge difference to someone’s life
Main Duties and Responsibilities:

To support and empower vulnerable people to live the life they have chosen for themselves
To provide dignified support consistent with individual choices and aspirations
To provide personal care in accordance with current best practices
To maintain care skills at a current level and undertake training
Benefits:

Access to Blue Light Card discounts
Employee of the Month programme
Refer a Friend scheme
Company-funded training and qualifications
Opportunities for career development
Competitive rates of pay for sleep ins
Access to NEST pension

Job Requirements: Committed to positively impacting the lives of the vulnerable people we support Prefered experience in Complex/Mental Health/environments Excellent written/verbal communication skills Willing to undertake night shifts A flexible approach to work and a good team worker – (perhaps you have worked in retail or hospitality and can demonstrate transferable skills in developing trusting relationships with clients and colleagues to achieve positive outcomes) Over the age of 18

Karrek is a not-for-profit Home Care company supporting vulnerable people and their families in Cornwall. We provide 3 different services:

Karrek Community (supporting adults with learning disabilities, mental health concerns, and brain injury)
Karrek Care (providing support to the older population)
Karrek Lifestyles (24/7 live-in support for vulnerable individuals in their own homes)
If you are looking for a job that makes a real difference to peoples’ lives, Karrek is the place for you to embark on this journey.

Experience is Health and Social Care is not essential as we are looking for the right people with the right characteristics, and we will provide full training and support. In addition, experienced support workers will initially work alongside you on ‘shadow shifts’ to show you the ropes, and our management team will continually support you as you develop in your role.