Overview
We’re on the hunt for genuinely caring, hands-on Support Workers with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support. As a Support Worker with us you’ll be helping people to gain more independence in their daily lives, whilst working within a dynamic team to support a fantastic group of people.
Typical shifts are 08:00 – 20:30, 3 shifts a week, including alternate weekends.
Shifts
Typical Shifts are 08:00 – 20:30, 3 shifts a week, including alternate weekends.
What we offer
* Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional 50p per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
* Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
* Wagestream – draw upon up to 40% of earned pay
* Funded Blue Light Card – hundreds of discounts at high street retailers
* 24/7/365 doctor line for our colleagues and their families
* Access to cash plans for our colleagues, which also covers their families
* Enhanced retirement leave
* Long service awards
Role and responsibilities
You’ll be helping people to gain more independence in their daily lives, whilst working within a dynamic team to support a fantastic group of people. You’ll be enhancing the lives of the people we support by teaching them new life skills, assisting with personal care, encouraging them to access their local communities, socialising and doing activities. Examples include outings to local bars and pubs, playing video games, watching films or going to the cinema, and supporting with meal preparation or holidays.
This is an amazing role for someone who is looking to really make a difference to someone’s life and to help them grow in confidence and independence so that they meet their goals.
Qualifications and experience
We’re interested in our Support Workers having both the right experience and the right values. Ideally:
* Full UK driving license
* Resilient, flexible and composed in approach
* Experience with following Positive Behaviour Support plans and reflective practice
* Experience working with individuals requiring enhanced support, including behaviours of distress, mental health conditions, autism and people who have experienced trauma
Why choose us?
You don’t need to have experience to be a fantastic Support Worker; what you need is a passion for enhancing the quality of life for the people we support, a desire to learn and a genuine caring attitude. We embrace people’s differences and encourage you to Be You. If you’ve got the passion to make someone’s life better, we can provide the skills and development opportunities you need to build a great career.
We encourage staff to Grow Together through our training programme, starting at induction and continuing through your career, with opportunities for promotion and progression as well as job security in a sector-leading organisation.
Additional information
All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.
* Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
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