Would you like a job where you can make a real difference to someone’s life?
Then working for Minstead Trust could be a perfect match for you!
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us with working within our friendly and dedicated Day Opportunities service located in Southsea, Portsmouth.
Support Worker – Monday to Friday – 37.5 hours per week – Southsea, Portsmouth
(Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 0850-1610 & Wed 0850-1700)
Salary – £22,425 per annum (£11.50 per hour)
At Minstead Trust, we celebrate people by working to provide excellent support to those with wide-ranging care needs. Without our incredible team of staff and volunteers, we simply wouldn’t be where we are today! We are always looking to welcome people who are passionate, dynamic and able to celebrate difference.
The role:
* Supporting individuals to take part in a range of timetabled sessions
* Liaising with session leaders to plan and organise sessions, resources and transport
* Assisting individuals with their personal, social and healthcare needs whilst maintaining accurate records
* Supporting individuals to meet their goals and outcomes in health, well-being and independence
* Working as part of a team as well as lone working within the community as needed
* Support individuals with everyday tasks as required.
What are we looking for?
* Previous experience of working in a social care setting or having led activities for people with learning disabilities
* The ability to work calmly and professionally whether alone or, as part of our friendly team!
* The essential capability to build a rapport with colleagues, volunteers and the families and carers of the people we support
* Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care is desirable but training will be provided
* Aspirations to develop skills at support worker level and beyond!
* Due to the nature of the role a car driver with access to your own vehicle and willingness/ability to drive a mini-bus, is essential.
What benefits can we offer you?
* Refer-a-Friend scheme worth £750!
* A Celebration Day’s Leave for Your Birthday (pro rata)
* Death in Service Insurance
* Company Pension
* An easy-access health and wellbeing Scheme
This role is working in a regulated activity and will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we will gladly accept applications from all sections of the community.
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