Adult Services - Support Worker - Part Time
Are you looking for a job that really makes a difference?
We are looking for committed, enthusiastic, and patient individuals with good communication skills who can build positive relationships with our Hamlet Users.
Can you demonstrate enthusiasm, energy, and a desire to get involved in activities?
Are you physically fit, an excellent team player, and flexible in your approach to work?
Do you understand the importance for Hamlet Users to be given choice, to be involved, to have fun and socialize, to gain new experiences, and to have opportunities?
Do you have the ability to communicate with a wide range of people of differing abilities?
Do you understand the experiences of disabled people and their families, and appreciate the barriers to inclusion that they may face?
If you answered yes to the above, we would like to hear from you.
In return, we offer a quality training package, a varied fun day, and access to the Bluelight Card and Wellbeing package.
The Hamlet is committed to safeguarding and ensuring that all aspects of recruitment reflect this. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a formal interview.
Role Details:
Part Time, 21 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday, and Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm)
Rate of pay:
Starting Annual Salary for Part Time (21 hours, pro-rated for part-time employees): £12,492.48
Starting hourly rate: £11.44
Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy before the stated closing date; therefore, early applications are encouraged.
Interview date: To be arranged with the selected applicant.
Please note, you must be over 18 years old to apply to work with us.
Purpose and Scope of the Role:
You will work in our Day Service. The Hamlet Adult Services provide support to young adults with disabilities and complex health needs through a wide range of individual and group activities at our centres in Norwich and within the community. The post holder will work on a one-to-one basis with Hamlet Users and their specific needs/activities, as well as supporting in a group setting. We aim to ensure that Hamlet Users, whatever their ability, can take as full a part as possible in their chosen activities.
Supporting our Safeguarding Commitment:
You will be required to hold a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and have supplied at least 2 satisfactory references before starting work. Any conviction or adverse report relating to care, children, vulnerable adults, or dishonesty would make a candidate unsuitable for this role.
To Apply:
We’d love it if you could submit your application online by downloading our application pack, completing the forms, and sending them to admin@thehamletcharity.org.uk.
If you require an alternative method of applying or documents in a different format, please give our HR Team a call at 01603 215193 or send an email to admin@thehamletcharity.org.uk.
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