Support Role Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate support worker to join our team in East Lothian.
This permanent, full-time position offers a range of benefits, including fully funded SVQ qualifications, 35 days annual leave, and enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
About the Role
You will be working with adults with various needs, including learning disabilities, dementia, autism, mental health, and physical disabilities. Experience is not essential, as long as you have a strong work ethic, compassion, and a willingness to learn.
Our client provides full training and supports your career development through SVQ qualifications.
* Assist service users with daily life tasks, planning for their future, and preventing social isolation and loneliness.
* Work with a team to build strong relationships and create individualized care plans.
About You
To be successful in this role, you should:
* Have at least 1 year of experience in care.
* Be eligible to work in the UK.
* Reliably commute to East Lothian.
* Show a willingness to learn and develop your career.
* Demonstrate caring and compassionate qualities with a genuine interest in helping people.
Benefits
This role offers a competitive salary, estimated to be around £23,000-£28,000 per annum, depending on experience, and includes:
* Fully funded SVQ qualifications.
* 35 days annual leave (with the option to buy and sell).
* 45p paid per mile for driving done while at work.
* Time and a half paid for hours worked over contracted hours.
* Enhanced maternity and paternity leave along with enhanced adoption and sick pay.