Job Description
We require dedicated Individuals to work in our supported living services supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and autistic spectrum disorders, complex needs, mental health issues and challenging behaviours in all aspects of their daily lives.
Each service user has their own self-contained unit within the service building.
There is also a communal lounge area to meet up and chat with others in as well as a garden to relax in the summer months and do a spot of gardening where preferred.
You will also be expected to support the service user with general household chores such as cooking and laundry and housework such as hoovering and dusting and personal care. (Assistance with bathing, toileting and feeding). No two days are the same in this role, you will have the opportunity to assist someone else broaden their horizons and experiences whilst doing the same for you.
What else you'll help with:
We don’t require experience as full training is provided but we are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals who want to make a difference to the lives of the people we support, skills needed include:
Customer service skills, a willingness to learn, understanding of the needs of others, patience and most importantly you must want to assist the people we support by enabling them to live as independently as possible.
That’s what we ask from you. WE TRAIN YOU IN EVERYTHING ELSE!!
Qualifications
What you'll need (besides a cape and superpowers!)
We don’t require experience as full training is provided but we are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals who want to make a difference to the lives of the people we support, skills needed include:
Customer service skills, a willingness to learn, understanding of the needs of others, patience and most importantly you must want to assist the people we support by enabling them to live as independently as possible.
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role.
That’s what we ask from you. WE TRAIN YOU IN EVERYTHING ELSE!!
Additional Information
Why choose us?
We see extraordinary achievements happen everyday thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. We want to transform the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have the size and success to offer you a world of career opportunity, choice and security. Join us on our journey and continue yours.
As a Support worker, you'll receive:
* Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay.
* Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement.
* Death in Service Payment
* Pension scheme
* Benefits and Well-being Platform
* 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Refer a friend scheme – earn £300 per referral!
* Blue Light Card eligibility – exclusive staff discounts at big brands for you
* Flexible hours, part and full time available
* Local work and paid mileage
* Enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays
* Paid training – online and face to face
* Self-development – progression opportunities
* Access to our in-house app
* Work for the largest care company in the UK!
* No experience necessary
So, if you're ready to embark on a care adventure that's more exciting than a rollercoaster ride through a chocolate factory, come join our team of everyday heroes! APPLY TODAY!!
We're an equal opportunities employer. Thanks to the commitment of our health care assistants, we see extraordinary achievements happen every day. We are transforming the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have care assistant vacancies across the country, and we offer a world of career opportunity, choice and security.
**The role has been advertised gender specific due to the nature of the role and the people we support. It is therefore exempt from the Equality's Act 2010.**