53 per hour which includes Almondsbury supplement + £500 Welcome Bonus
Full time 37.Part time hours considered as well as Nights or Sleep-in shifts only.
**Female applicants only - This post fulfils the requirements of a Genuine Occupational Qualification and is therefore exempt under the Equality and Diversity Act 2010.
58 Crantock Drive is a lovely home to 8 ladies with mild to moderate learning disabilities. Our ladies are looking for reliable, understanding and patient people to join their team of Support Workers. Some of the people we support have increasing physical needs requiring hoisting, pushing wheelchairs and help with all aspects of care.
Staff build close relationships with people we support so they can offer person-centred support. As a Support Worker, you will encourage positive self-image, maintain health and wellbeing, assist with decision-making and promote independence.
Supporting people to develop and maintain contact with family and friends, you will provide access to the community, enabling the people we support to participate in sports clubs, social events and creative endeavours. Driving Licence is therefore preferred but not essential to this role as long as you are happy to use public transport.
Shift patterns are: 07.30 as well as sleep ins and waking nights.
The successful Support Worker will:
Be able to support people with their personal hygiene needs and have some understanding of non-verbal communication.
In return, we are committed to rewarding you with a competitive pay and benefits package including:
~30 days annual leave entitlement (including all recognised public holidays)
~ Company pension scheme, to help grow your retirement pot
~ Learning and development opportunities to help you to build your career, including a comprehensive induction programme, and the opportunity to undertake further qualifications
~ Health Cash Plan on completion of probation giving you access to a minimum of £695 cash back for health treatments e.g. dental, therapies, optical, maternity/paternity, NHS prescriptions etc.
~ Generous Occupational Maternity/Paternity pay
~ Access to an Employee Discount Platform from day one, with discounts and cashback for hundreds of retailers
~ An employee referral scheme that allows you to earn money for referring friends and family.
Please refer to our Refer a Friend policy for full details of eligibility and terms.
Milestones Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all the individuals that it supports, it expects the same commitment from all employees. If successful at interview an enhanced DBS check will take place. (Formerly CRB) A criminal record is not necessarily a barrier to recruitment. Committed to Equality and Diversity for all.