Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you enjoy spending time with others, helping them achieve their goals, and supporting their well-being? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!, As a Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in supporting individuals with learning disabilities to live their best lives. Your days will be dynamic and varied, ranging from social activities like bowling, cinema trips, and shopping to providing practical support with health management. You'll also be responsible for liaising with health professionals to ensure that the individuals you support are receiving the best possible care., Supporting individuals in fun, engaging activities such as bowling, cinema outings, and shopping trips.
- Assisting with daily tasks, including personal care and health management, ensuring individuals maintain their independence.
- Liaising with health professionals to coordinate appointments and ensure medical needs are met.
- Adapting to the changing needs of the individuals, providing personalised care and support plans.
- Building confidence and promoting social engagement to enhance overall well-being.
About You: We are looking for confident, compassionate, and dedicated individuals who can make a positive impact on the lives of the people we support. You will need to be flexible, proactive, and able to adapt to the varying needs of each person.
Key Skills and Qualities:
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships.
- Confidence to work independently and as part of a team.
- A compassionate, patient, and understanding approach.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
- Experience in social care or support work is desirable but not essential-full training will be provided., Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.
Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled
Why join us?
- Full-time or part-time contracts available
- £12.37 per hour
- 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Supported 'Learn to Drive' scheme (up to 30 driving lessons, 1 theory/practical test - all paid for by us)
- We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
- A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members.
- Life Assurance and Pension scheme