Hourly rate £12.72 per hour during day and £13.91 per hour during waking night period
Services for Independent Living provides care and support services that enable disabled and older people to make their own choices over how they want to live their lives. We support people to live in their own homes and within their community.
Over the years the organisation has developed to become a pivotal health care provider for our community and service users we support.
We are currently recruiting support workers to join our fantastic team and support a female disabled person in Hereford. The shift cover required is between 7:30pm – 7:30am, with a minimum of one shift per week and the opportunity for additional hours to cover when required. You will need to have the ability to provide person centred support and be able to remain vigilant to the needs of the service user. In addition, you will be involved with light cleaning and household tasks, pet care and food preparation.
A car driver is desirable but not essential.
As a support worker your responsibilities are varied, and no two days are the same. Your work gives opportunities to enable our service users to be supported with daily living skills, participate in activities, and be supported with personal care.
Experience is not essential, as we provide a full range of training programmes to support you in your role.
There are a range of benefits and career development opportunities:
· Smartphone
· Full induction and paid training
· Regular supervisions and support
· Fantastic learning and development opportunities
· Enhanced Family payments
· 28 days annual leave pro-rata (including bank holidays)
· Blue Light Card (Membership paid)
· Recommend a friend bonus scheme
· Variety of social events throughout the year
· Company pension scheme
· Company sick pay (after qualifying period)
· Working within a supportive team
Employee Assistant Program (EAP) – 24/7 access to support via phone and live chat with App assistance. 6 free counselling sessions/short-term solutions provided.
This role requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which will be paid for by us
We are also a member of Armed Forces Covenant and that veterans and family members of serving personnel are guaranteed an interview providing they meet criteria.
As part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme, candidates who declare a disability, and meet the key criteria for this role, will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview stage.
We can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the HR team on, if you require any assistance.
Please note, we do not hold a sponsorship license and are currently unable to sponsor overseas applicants.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £12.72-£13.91 per hour
Licence/Certification:
* Right To Work in the UK (required)
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: On the road