Are you a caring, compassionate individual looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in people's lives? We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team in Hayle, helping four ladies live independently in their own home!
About the Role:
As a Support Worker, you will be working with four lovely ladies who enjoy living life to the fullest! They love pamper sessions, going shopping, spending time with their families, and getting out into the local community. Your role will be to provide them with the support they need to continue enjoying their independence while ensuring their needs are met in a warm, friendly, and caring environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support with daily living tasks, such as personal care and household chores
- Assist with planning and attending fun activities, such as shopping trips, pampering days, and family visits
- Encourage and facilitate engagement in community activities, ensuring they feel included and empowered
- Help maintain their independence by providing emotional support and guidance where needed
- Liaise with families and other care professionals to ensure a person-centered approach is delivered
What We Are Looking For:
- A caring, patient, and positive attitude
- Excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for helping others
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Previous experience in care or support work is not essential - full training will be provided
- Must be flexible with working hours (evenings and weekends will be required)
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 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
- Great Induction and training opportunities including the Care Certificate, and Diploma in Health & Social Care.
Apply now:
We want the people we support to have fulfilling lives and we want our colleagues to have great careers with us. If you would like to be a part of our team and feel that your values match ours, please apply by clicking the button below, or contact the Internal Resourcing Consultant team 0300 303 9150 or drop us an email at applynow@discovery-uk.org for an informal conversation about the role. Before you know it you could be making a positive difference every day.
This role requires an enhanced DBS Disclosure, which will be obtained for you by Discovery.
Discovery is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. Discovery are Disability Confident Committed and we guarantee to interview all applicants who let us know they have a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria for this role. Discovery has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees. As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150 or email applynow@discovery-uk.org
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