Support Worker

This is a responsible role which is really varied, extremely rewarding and satisfying as you will be helping people live a fun and active life. This is a role that will be supporting adults with multiple needs across two services based on the same site, near the town centre. You will be part of a team supporting six individuals who have near 1:1 staffing in support with two staff sleeping in overnight.

• Up to 22.5 hours a week with the prospect of picking up additional hours


• Shift patterns are:Earlies=7.30-15.00, Lates= 14.30-22.00, there are also some shifts that are 11.00-19.00 or 09.00-21.00


• 4 sleep ins per month


• Work 2 weekends per month


About you- Full training is provided, however, previous Positive Behaviour Support experience is essential.


• You're able to work as part of a team as well as lone working.


• You have a range of communication skills


• Confident in assisting with personal care, moving + handling


• Compassion and integrity to treat people with dignity and respect


• Adaptable to different abilities in needs and communication


• Driver desirable but not essential


• As part of your role, you will be using a digital app called Nourish, where all care and support plans of the people we support are held. Experience of using a digital or mobile app would be desirable however full training will be given
  
  £11.75 per hour


• 20 days paid annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata for part time), which increases after 3 and 5 years' service


• A range of fully paid training in support of your skills development, including Positive Behaviour Support & all ongoing refresher training.


• Access to nationally recognised qualifications


• Pension contribution


• Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling and advice services


• Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)


• Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers


• Do you want to gain a recognised qualification in social care? - We offer the ability to work and study at the same time (subject to funding and criteria)


Please note this position will involve evening, weekend and bank holiday shifts.