Job Summary
We’re hiring for a Support Worker in Wadebridge
You will support three people sharing their home together in Wadebridge. Each enjoys a variety of interests and activities from music, art, cafes, baking, and getting out in their local communities. You will provide support centred around each person’s values, preferences and needs which could include developing daily living skills, personal care and medication needs.
Working in friendly teams you’ll be supported in your role from day one. All support workers work flexible shifts to provide a 24/7 service to the people we support. Visit our website for more information.
We have a variety of contract opportunities, including waking night only.
Benefits:
1. Sleep-ins paid at £60 extra (basic salary £12.27 to £12.54 Per Hour)
2. Full training to gain the nationally recognised Care Certificate.
3. On-going training and career development including professional qualifications
4. Contributory Pension
5. We cover the cost of DBS checks
6. Rota's are planned in advance
7. Access to Wagestream where you can track your basic salary and additional hours earnings throughout the month and stream (access) a portion of those earnings before your monthly pay date.
8. Shopping discounts including Blue Light card and EE perks.
9. Successfully 'recommend a friend' to join us and you'll receive a thank-you payment
10. Access to wellbeing helplines.
11. Health Cash Plan
We’re looking for:
12. Have good communication skills
13. Have a positive and patient approach
14. Be resilient and respect people’s differences
15. Be able to build professional relationships
16. Work well as part of a team
Your responsibilities:
17. To empower the people we support to live the lives they want to lead
18. To develop daily living skills.
19. Support the people we support to access their communities for socialisation, employment, training or friendships
20. To contribute to, develop and implement the individuals care plans.
21. To communicate effectively and professionally with people we support, their family members, and external professionals.
22. Maintain the health needs of the individuals we support
23. A full, manual driving licence is essential