Support Worker – Worcester

About the Role:

Please note that you will need to hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for this position.

Employing over 1,600 people, Iris Care Group is the largest independent health and social care provider across the Southwest of England and South Wales. We provide innovative, effective, and forward-thinking care for adults with specialist mental healthcare needs.

With over 90% of staff saying they enjoy their job; we are proud to have created environments where our staff feel rewarded and fulfilled. Work for us and you’ll go home knowing that you’ve made a difference.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to join our well established team at Pirton Grange.

Located in Worcestershire, Pirton Grange is a specialist nursing home, supporting people over the age of 18 with a range of Neurological conditions such as dementia, Korsakoff’s syndrome, Huntington’s Disease & Acquired Brain Injury. We also support people with physical health needs and those whose behaviour may challenge as well as those with forensic histories.

Role Responsibilities

• Assisting people to be as independent as they can, whether this be supporting them to learn to cook or prompting them to develop personal care skills
• Encourage the people we support to follow their personal planned strategies to maintain their emotional wellbeing and mental health.
• Ensure all records are update and procedures are followed at all times

Role Requirements

• A good communicator and listener
• A desire to support individuals with complex needs
• Good basic comprehension of English language including basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• An ability to remain calm and level-headed even when faced with challenging behaviours.
• A commitment to constantly providing the highest standards of care for the people that we support