Outreach Support Worker – Join us at our Day Services based in Lisieux Hall, Chorley.
Salary – £10.60 per hour
Full Time opportunity available p lus many additional employment benefits offered. No experience is required as full training is provided.
If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference and change lives for the better, then a Support Worker role at the Brothers of Charity Services is the right choice for you.
Whether you are looking for a new career or have previously worked in social care, you will receive full training with qualifications in Health & Social Care funded by us with future career prospects and development into management roles.
Job Summary (Description of main purpose of job)
The aim of this role is to provide support within a team working onsite and in the community, giving a consistent, safe and appropriate level of care to people with autism, communication and learning difficulties, high levels of anxiety, sensory processing issues and those who may need positive behaviour support.
Our ideal candidate for this role will have:
1. Experience of supporting or caring for others either within a personal, work environment or voluntary is desirable but not essential as we provide full training.
2. The ability to forge relationships and support people to have the best day, however they wish to spend it.
3. Experience of working within a team as well as working independently desired.
4. The ability to work flexibly across the organisation where necessary
5. Empathy together with great communication skills.
6. Willingness to support service users with domestic tasks, such as cooking, cleaning and shopping
7. Committed to the concept of supporting people – maximising employment, training, community and leisure opportunities
Our offer to you:
8. Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
9. Generous annual leave entitlement
10. Competitive rates of pay for sleep-in shifts
11. Extensive Training, Development and Support Given
12. Sickness Absence scheme
13. Pension
14. Refer-a-Friend scheme
15. Discounted dental, optician and Physio benefits
16. Season Ticket Loan Scheme
17. Award and Recognition incentives
18. Investors in People Gold Accredited Employer
19. Customer Services Excellence Plus Employer
20. Disability Confident Employer
21. Friendly working environment
22. On-site Holistic Therapy Services