Overview
An exciting opportunity to join our Outreach team in Didcot and the surrounding area. We are looking for a committed, caring and enthusiastic individual to join our team supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism. We support people to increase their independence and engagement in their community by offering support to go to the gym, cycling, shopping, supporting people to appointments, trips out and support for people in voluntary and paid work. We provide some support in people homes, but the majority of the time is spent out and about doing some great things. We want people to live full and meaningful lives and your support can help make this happen. We offer sociable and flexible working hours - weekdays between 9-4pm. Part-time position, working hours 9am to 4pm (flexible), Monday to Friday, with some weekends.
Responsibilities
* Support adults with learning disabilities and autism to increase independence and engagement in the community.
* Assist with activities such as going to the gym, cycling, shopping, appointments, trips out, and supported work (voluntary and paid).
* Provide some in-home support as needed, with the majority of time spent out and about.
* Promote safe, meaningful experiences to help people live full lives.
* Maintain flexible and sociable working hours as described (part-time, weekdays, with some weekends).
Requirements
* Experienced Support Worker
* Full UK driving license and use of own vehicle
About Style Acre
Style Acre supports people with learning disabilities and autism throughout Oxfordshire. We are an Oxfordshire-based, award-winning charity with over 35 supported living households, 3 community day hubs and a work programme, supporting more than 250 people. We are rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Benefits
* Paid mileage - £0.45 per mile
* FREE comprehensive ongoing training
* Career development with management training programmes and Senior Support Worker roles
* Opportunities to obtain a Diploma in Health and Social Care
* Employee benefits package with Perkbox
* 5% Employer Pension Contribution
* 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays) for full time and pro-rata for part time
* Recommend a friend scheme
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