Would you like to work in a caring, supportive environment where you can make a real difference to people’s lives?
Location: This role provides outreach services across Surrey.
We are looking for Support Workers to work in areas such as Guildford, Farnham, Godalming, Egham, Camberley, Ash Vale and the wider Surrey area.
Hours: Variable Hours contract.
Training: Fully paid training is given including the industry recognised Care Certificate, and further development opportunities are available including Positive Behaviour Support and opportunities to study for accredited National Vocational Qualifications.
Our Independent Support Workers are a vital part of how we nurture independence in adults aged 16+.
You will be responsible for:
-Providing high-quality support to our young adults and helping to plan their day-to-day lives whilst working to achieve their goals and promote their independence, whether this be supporting with independent travel training, learning to cook or finding work experience.
-Encouraging and supporting with tasks and goals they have set for themselves.
-Recording session data and outcomes.
Job requirements:
-Resilience and adaptability are key as this role involves lone working on a 1:1 basis.
-Some personal care and administration of medicine may be required depending on who you are supporting (Full training provided).
-UK Driving Licence
-Aged 18 and above
-Right to work in the UK
-Willing to undertake a DBS Check. The initial cost of the DBS application will be paid for by halow.
Please note, it is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (Under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for role that requires them to work unsupervised with that particular group (i.e. adults at risk, children or both).
Professional or personal experience of care work is desirable, but we also pride ourselves on a values-based approach and the main skill we are looking for is an ambition to help others. If you are an individual who wants to make a difference to the lives of adults with learning disabilities living in Surrey then we want to hear from you!
Please note we are currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
You’ll get access to great benefits including:
Free Blue Light Card membership
Retail discounts
Free/discounted tickets for events, gigs and shows
Workplace pension scheme
Free eye tests
Cycle2Work scheme
24-hour employee assistance program
Travel season ticket advances
Staff referral bonus scheme
AIG Life Assurance (Post Probation)
Access to AIG Smart Health App
Flexible, immediate start dates available. Apply today and we’ll be in touch by the next working day. Or get in touch by email jobs@halowproject.org.uk or phone 01483 447960 to discuss this great role.
We will be interviewing during the advertising period and reserve the right to make appointments before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.