Support worker Secure Patient Transport Scope and purpose of Job Description As a Secure Transport Support Worker, you will be working alongside a dedicated team who thrive on being able to make a difference. Primarily based at home, support workers will be on call and will meet with your team at a mutual location before proceeding to meet with the booking team. With your team of support workers, you will assist in the transport of a vulnerable person who may have challenging behaviour, and ensure they reach their destination safely. Some days you may be scheduled to work alongside vulnerable people in a secure environment instead of working in the vehicle. Our clients often require additional support in secure environments, you would help to provide support to a vulnerable individual who exhibits challenging behaviour. As a support worker you will benefit from the following - Your Benefits 28 Days Pro Rata Annual Leave Your birthday off as an extra day holiday (After 1 years service) A warm and welcoming team Guaranteed 40 hours minimum pay per week Minimum of 1% annual increase in salary Over time rate at 1.25 when working a day off Excellent progression routes Working Hours/Pay Monday to Sunday Overtime availability at increased rate Weekly Pay Extra hours over contracted hours paid 4 weekly Pay starts at £12.50 per hour during 3 month probation £26,000.00 per annum; rising to £13.50 per hour after probation - £28,080.00 per annum Pay will further progress should you wish to progress towards being a Senior starting at £14.50 an hour - £30,160.00 per annum Pay will further progress should you wish to progress towards being a Senior Supervisor starting at £15.50 an hour - £32,240.00 Pay will further progress should you wish to progress towards being a Manager/Team Leader starting at £16.50 an hour - £34,320.00 per annum Job Types: Full-time, Permanent We ensure our support workers are trained to the highest level, allowing any scenario to be competently handled and effectively managed. Our Service could include : Court appearances Transportation from custody to prison/court Transport of high-risk absconders and adults/young people who self harm Transport of adults and young people displaying behaviours that may challenge Medical appointments Supervised contacts Moving or returning to a placement Main Tasks And Responsibilities Complete regular and routine training as directed by the Management team Support Service Users to their destination in an ethical and dignified approach To be able to respond and deploy to Head Office (S43 4UL) within 30 - 60 minutes Provide a tailored approach to ensure a consistently positive approach to the Service user Complete timely, factual records as the shift transpires Supporting a Service User in various tasks Ability to work across our many services to maintain a safe environment for our clients Complete regular and routine training as directed by the Management Team. Education and Skills Required Fluency in English (both written and verbal) Experience of working with challenging behaviour is desired, but not essential Having a 'can-do' attitude towards new tasks Ability to work effectively as part of a team Effective verbal and written communication Essential Ability to self manage your workload around the Service User's requirements. A full UK Driving Licence is required Competency with modern smartphones Essential requirements of the role Enhanced DBS and subscribed to the update service (will be completed by Exclusive Secure Care Services Limited if required) Held a full UK Driving Licence for at least 12 months Available to work Monday to Sunday For Insurance purposes, candidates must have at least 5 years UK residency All relevant training will be provided by Exclusive Secure Care Services limited. All candidates will be required to attend a pre-employment Physical Intervention training course as part of the interview process. Extra Information Our head office is located in Barlborough, Chesterfield. S43 4UL We pride ourselves in being able to deliver a consistently high service to all our Clients We are committed to the Safer Recruitment Process. Successful applicants will be registered with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) and be required to provide 10 years of work history (including any gaps) and two references, one of which must be your most recent employer. At Exclusive Secure Care Service Limited we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and wellbeing of all children and adults in our care. We believe that all our Service Users deserve a safe, happy and healthy environment and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. ADZN1_UKTJ