About the role
We are searching for a Support Worker to help empower the fabulous young adults who attend our adult day service at InFocus. We currently have 17 young adults who use our day service on a weekly basis. It will be your job to provide person-centred, high-quality care to our young adults and support them to make their own decisions, achieve their personal goals, and help them develop and/or maintain daily living skills, all within an excellent community care setting.
InFocus will support the successful candidate every step of the way by providing an excellent, bespoke induction programme including mandatory training which will provide the best possible start, ensuring a full understanding of the role.
We offer many opportunities for personal development; if you haven’t already obtained a Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent, we will fund and support you in the enrolment and training of this qualification which is a requirement of the role.
Working pattern
The shift pattern you will be working is Monday to Friday 09:00 – 16:30. The service closes for the Easter and Christmas holiday period, so there is a requirement to take annual leave during this time.
To view the working pattern please click on the below link to the application pack.
How we say “thank you”
* Six weeks annual leave plus eight bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time hours)
* Occupational sick pay scheme from day one
* Paid medical appointments
* Comprehensive training and development
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Enhanced maternity pay
* Long Service Awards
* Access to discounted shopping
* On-site free parking
* 24-hour employee assistance programme
* “Death in service” life assurance and group accident cover
* Free flu vaccinations
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Contributory pension scheme for eligible staff
About our application process
When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification in the application pack and include information that shows your suitability for the role.
Please Note: Where you do not provide a supporting statement and a full and up to date CV, your application will not be considered.
Equality, diversity and safeguarding
We are a disability-friendly employer and actively encourage candidates with a disability to apply. If you need support with completing your application form, please contact our HR team.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are conditional to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check (DBS), satisfactory medical check, references, and evidence of the right to work in the UK.
Staff have a responsibility to inform InFocus of any conviction or prosecution that occurs whilst employed.
It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and adults at risk.
To be eligible for this position, we require candidates to either hold British citizenship or have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor applications from candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.
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