We are looking for a Support worker to join our Service in Preston
What we’ll give you:
We will ensure you are rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:
* £12.60 per hour.
* 40 hours per week.
* An extra day paid holiday for your Birthday.
* Contributory pension scheme.
* Confidential, supportive Employee Assistance Programme, accessible 24/7.
* Paid comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future – including internal leadership competency sessions and recognised qualifications (level 2 to level 5 NVQ in Health & Social Care).
* Access to attractive and exclusive employee benefits, including savings on shopping, leisure, and household expenses.
* A generous referral scheme.
What you’ll be doing:
* The people we support have various Mental health needs. - it's challenging but extremely rewarding for those looking to make a real difference. This isn’t just any role, this is a role that greatly impacts the lives of the people we support. can you commit?
* You'll support on a 1-1 basis, promoting independence and encouraging the people we support to access the community.
* Working to maintain a high level of support that’s required for the service needs.
* participate and be as enthusiastic about their likes and wants as they are.
* This is within a residential service.
Who you are:
* We want individuals with a passion to support others and make a difference to their everyday lives
* Can you work independently, multitask, organise?
* Have a positive attitude under pressure?
* Quick learner, hands on, willing to be flexible in tasks and activities.
* Experience essential
* Flexible as shifts will involve earlies, lates, nights, and weekends.
* Drivers are required due to service requirements