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 you\'ll help people gain more independence in their daily lives, while working within a dynamic team to support a fantastic group of people. Our nursing service in Chippenham is a welcoming and friendly environment, and you can be sure that no two days will be the same. 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 taking part in a variety of activities. This is an amazing role for someone who wants to make a real difference and help people grow in confidence and independence to meet their goals, whether that\'s making dinner by themselves or going on holiday.
Responsibilities
* Help people gain more independence in their daily lives and work within a supportive team.
* Teach life skills and assist with personal care.
* Encourage people to access local communities, socialise, and participate in activities.
* Support with activities such as shopping, walks, visits to local garden centres, hydro pool visits, or similar activities, including niche experiences as appropriate.
* Support individuals to build confidence and independence to achieve personal goals.
Requirements / Qualifications
* We\'re interested in our Support Workers having both the right experience and the right values. Be resilient, flexible and composed in approach with an upbeat and willing attitude. No previous experience is required; a passion for enhancing quality of life, a desire to learn, and a genuine caring attitude are key.
* We embrace people\'s differences and encourage you to Be You. If you have the passion to make someone\'s life better, we can provide the skills and development opportunities you need to build a great career.
* We offer training from induction onward, with opportunities for promotion and progression and job security in a sector-leading organisation.
* All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.
Benefits
* 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 - giving you the flexibility to draw upon up to 40% of your pay, as it is earned.
* Funded Blue Light Card - hundreds of discounts at high street retailers etc.
* 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
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