Support Worker
Care Plus Group
Grimsby, DN31 2BHView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,275
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
24 September 2026
14 days leftJob description
Cromwell Road Resource Centre promotes, supports and improves the mental, physical and emotional well-being of individuals with Learning Disabilities,...
Day Services Cromwell Road Resource Centre
Full or Part time hours considered, permanent
Working hours 8-8:30am start with a 4-4:30 pm finish
Salary Range 2 £25,275 pro rata per annum fixed salary point
- Promote independence, dignity
choice, inclusion and wellbeing while supporting meaningful activity, community
participation and the development or maintenance of daily living skills.
- Provide safe, person-centred and outcome-focused support to adults with
learning disabilities attending the day service.
- Support service users to participate in group activities
that promote social interaction, skills development, inclusion and wellbeing.
- Work as part of the team, under appropriate
direction, and follow individual support plans, care plans, risk assessments
and agreed service procedures.
- Support service users to meet their
physical, emotional, psychological and social needs in a respectful, dignified
and person-centred manner, in accordance with individual support plans, care
plans and risk assessments.
- Provide personal
care and practical support where required, including hygiene, toileting, eating
and drinking support, mobility and continence care, while maintaining dignity,
privacy and choice.
- Support meaningful individual and group activities, vocational
educational, recreational and community opportunities that promote
independence, inclusion, skills development and participation.
The job description
is attached as a separate document with the person spec - please refer to it
for more information.
We appreciate how useful AI can be in todays workplace. For
this application though, we want to understand your own thoughts and
experience. We will be checking applications for AI usage, and those that
appear to be significantly AI-generated may be subject to additional scrutiny.
Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established
in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ
over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we
have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement
of our staff.
We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE
Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback.
Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards
including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the
highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing
our carbon footprint.
We offer excellent terms and conditions including
optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider
closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme
and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise
continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes
of annual leave entitlement.
We are a supportive employer and operate in a way
which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer,
committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same
commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer,
we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of supporting or caring for people in either an employment, voluntary capacity or personal capacity for a minimum of 1 year
- Experience working part of a team
- Experience of following support plans, care plans or risk assessments
Desirable
- Previous learning disability day service or social care experience
- Experience of supporting people with complex health needs, epilepsy, dysphagia, diabetes or positive behaviour support needs
- Experience of joint working with families, carers, advocates or other professionals
Qualifications
Essential
- Literacy and numeracy skills at Level 2 or equivalent level of competence
- Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care, equivalent experience or willing to complete within 18 months of appointment
Desirable
- Care Certificate
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- Relevant Learning Disability or Autism Awareness Training
- Epilepsy Awareness
- Moving and Handling Training
Other
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly with regard to working hours/arrangements, which may include early morning working
- Ability to safely use a range of moving and handling equipment i.e. moving and handling, push/pulling wheelchairs/using hoist equipment
- Ability to work in a variety of settings
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to CPG core values
Desirable: - Understanding of how to promote service-user choice, participation and outcomes within a day-service environment
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Understanding of person-centred support and the needs of adults with learning disabilities
- Good verbal, written and adapted communication skills, including listening, empathy, compassion and patience
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and share relevant information appropriately
- Ability to support personal care, daily living skills, meaningful activity, group activities, community access and independence
- Ability to maintain accurate, factual and timely written or electronic records
- Awareness of safeguarding and ability to recognise and report abuse, neglect, exploitation, avoidable harm, incidents or changes in need
- Awareness of health and safety, infection prevention and control, confidentiality, data protection and professional boundaries
- Ability to follow support plans, care plans, risk assessments, healthcare plans and agreed service procedures
- Ability to deal appropriately with service users who may demonstrate challenging behaviour
Desirable
- Signalong or Makaton experience.
- Knowledge of positive behaviour support and proactive approaches to distress.
- Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act, consent and the Care Act 2014.
- Knowledge of risk assessments, person-centred planning and health promotion
- Experience of supporting people who use communication passports or other alternative communication approaches
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
10 September 2026
Last checked
10 September 2026
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