Support Worker

Support Worker – Complex Care Errol House - We're Expanding Our Team! What We Offer Up to 33 days' annual leave Full training and recognised certificates Blue Light Card Pension scheme Ongoing training and career development Specialist complex-care training The opportunity to become part of a friendly, supportive and growing team About Errol House Errol House is a warm, welcoming residential care home in the heart of Boston Spa , supporting five individuals – two young ladies and three gentlemen with a range of needs including autism, cerebral palsy and learning disabilities. We pride ourselves on providing a homely, person-centred environment where individuals are supported to make choices, develop independence and enjoy the things they love. No two days are the same at Errol House. Our individuals enjoy a wide range of activities both at home and in the community, including cinema nights, sensory activities, baking, arts and crafts, swimming, nature walks, seaside trips and community events. Choice is really important to us. Individuals are offered activity choices and supported to be actively involved in decisions about their day. We also encourage strong community connections, helping the people we support build relationships and take part in local events and activities. Complex Care Our Support Workers may provide support with: Dysphagia and IDDSI requirements Following SALT (Speech and Language Therapy) guidance PEG and enteral feeding Tracheostomy and catheter care Seizure management Medication Moving and handling Personal care and daily living Community and social activities Individualised care plans and complex health needs Previous complex-care experience is desirable, but full training will be provided for the right candidates. Shift Patterns Our teams provide 24-hour support, with shifts including: Early shifts ¦ Late shifts ¦ Sleep-ins ¦ Waking nights ¦ Weekend working Who We're Looking For We're looking for people who are caring, patient, reliable and compassionate , with a genuine desire to make a difference to the lives of the people we support. If you want to build meaningful relationships, develop your skills and become part of a supportive team where every day is different , we'd love to hear from you. Join the Errol House Team We recognise the importance of recruiting skilled, compassionate, and reliable staff, whilst demonstrating in practice our commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk. Please be aware it's a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group such as adults or children. Please note any successful job offer will be conditional based on pre-employment checks such as DBS and referencing prior to a start date agreed. The Wilf Ward Family Trust has a clear commitment to safeguarding within all practices, for more information on criminal discloses you can visit Check if you need to tell someone about your criminal record: When you need to tell someone about your criminal record - GOV.UK TPBN1_UKTJ