Our Adult Supported Living services in North Lanarkshire area (Cumbernauld, Kilsyth, Moodiesburn and Stepps) are looking for full time, part time and relief Support Workers to assist in the provision of individualised support to adults and/or young people with a wide range of disabilities, either on an individual 1:1 basis or alongside others and as part of a team.
We deliver 24 hour care to individuals in their own home who have a wide range of support needs. As a Support Worker, you will provide support with their personal care and encourage them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives. Some of these include: keeping them safe, taking part in activities & interests, community involvement, physical health, relationships, emotional health and wellbeing.
Working pattern
Early shifts (mornings), late shifts (afternoons/evenings), day shifts (9-5) & sleepover shifts. Please note we manage shifts on a rotational basis where staff work a variety of shifts to meet the needs of the people we support, including weekends. Sleepover shifts are paid at an hourly rate of £12.00 and can also offer extra earning potential.
What you will need to succeed/bring to the role
* Compassion and kindness to support people in their day-to-day lives.
* Enthusiasm and self-motivation.
* Able to apply transferable life experience and skills to support and enable individuals.
* Excellent problem solver who is driven by positive outcomes.
* Resilient, reliable, and an excellent listener.
* A full driving license is desirable.
What you will get in return
* Opportunity to gain SVQ qualifications via our SVQ accredited centre.
* Generous holiday entitlement, 29 annual holiday days + 4 public holidays for support staff, rising to 34 days annual leave and 4 public holidays after 5 years.
* Training, support, learning, and development.
* Opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life.
* Family-friendly working policies and procedures.
* HSF Health Cash Plans.
* 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance programme.
* £500 refer-a-friend scheme (t&c’s apply).
* Life Assurance Benefit.
* Registered with Concert for Carers.
* Access to health services free of charge (physiotherapy & occupational health).
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