Job summary Experienced Support Worker required for a full-time or part-time night shift role in Norwich. The role involves caring for a 19-year-old with complex medical needs within a family home setting. The successful candidate will have experience working in a care environment, excellent communication skills, and a positive outlook to build relationships with the client. Main duties of the job As a Sonderwell Support Worker, you can make a real difference to people's lives, by caring for their complex needs and enabling them to live the life they choose. You'll enjoy excellent training and development opportunities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career. The successful candidate will have experience working in a care setting, empathy, and excellent communication skills to support the client with their daily routine and engage them in stimulating activities. About us Sonderwell is a UK-wide care provider dedicated to giving their clients the best possible care so they can live their own unique lives. They believe in caring for their carers, providing them with training, development, and a supportive team environment. Date posted 04 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £13.65 to £14.70 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 1179634131 Job locations Sonderwell Norwich NR8 6XB Job description Job responsibilities Experienced Support Worker required, Norwich – Full &Part Time hours available A variety of Day shifts available covering: Monday through to Sunday 7.30pm – 7.30am £13.65 per hour & weekends £14.70 per hour We would encourage Carers looking for part-time hours to apply so we can discuss the various hours available within this Care package As a Sonderwell Support Worker, you can make a real difference to people’s lives, by caring for their complex needs and enabling them to live the life they choose. As part of a supportive team, you’ll enjoy excellent training, so you can build a rewarding and fulfilling career with us. Your role We are looking for compassionate, experienced, and enthusiastic Support Worker to join an established team to help support a fabulous, chatty, and engaging 19-year-old within our family home setting in Norwich. Our client has complex medical difficulties which require clinical and personal care. Full training and shadowing opportunities will be provided to ensure Support Worker feels confident and comfortable with the daily routine. Support Workers will also need to be able to support a range of stimulating activities throughout the day to positively enrich our client’s life. Access toa car for transport would be an advantage due to the client location, the nearest train station is Norwich. The successful candidate will have: Experience working in a Care situation preferably with children or young adults (for example previous teaching assistants, foster carers as well as those trained in Care) Energy, empathy, great sense of humour and a positive outlook and the ability to build positive relationships. Excellent communication, observation, and written skills Access to a car for transport as the family are moving to a village within Norwich area within the next 12 months What we can offer you The opportunity to work in a welcoming family environment with a fabulous chatty young man to care for To enable your ingoing learning journey and professional development with us, you will have access to paid eLearning and classroom training to develop your knowledge further Apprenticeship scheme available from level 2-5 Opportunities to attend and support with family holidays. Paid eLearning and Classroom training provided during your onboarding Accrued annual leave Refer a Friend bonus of £250 Flexible working patterns Employee assistant programme Free Blue Light Card We are Sonderwell At Sonderwell, we’re a UK-wide care provider, dedicated to giving our clients the best possible care, so they can live their own unique lives. To achieve that, we believe in caring for our carers, so they deliver better care for our clients. You’ll find a place where you can learn, grow and develop a career to suit you. And you’ll join a close-knit, supportive team who are always looking out for each other. So, whatever path you choose, you're never on your own – there’s always someone you can reach out to for help and advice. Apply If you’re ready to be the difference for someone with care needs, then join our team – and discover a truly fulfilling career. Sonderwell are regulated by the Care Quality Commission, and all offers of employment are subject to background checks, including DBS checks to meet the regulators standards. Sonderwell We are Sonderwell At Sonderwell, we’re a UK-wide care provider, dedicated to giving our clients the best possible care, so they can live their own unique lives. To achieve that, we believe in caring for our carers, so they deliver better care for our clients. You’ll find a place where you can learn, develop and grow into the role that best suits you. And you’ll join a close-knit, supportive team who are always looking out for each other. So, whatever path you choose, you’re never on your own – there’s always someone you can reach out to for help and advice. Job description Job responsibilities Experienced Support Worker required, Norwich – Full &Part Time hours available A variety of Day shifts available covering: Monday through to Sunday 7.30pm – 7.30am £13.65 per hour & weekends £14.70 per hour We would encourage Carers looking for part-time hours to apply so we can discuss the various hours available within this Care package As a Sonderwell Support Worker, you can make a real difference to people’s lives, by caring for their complex needs and enabling them to live the life they choose. As part of a supportive team, you’ll enjoy excellent training, so you can build a rewarding and fulfilling career with us. Your role We are looking for compassionate, experienced, and enthusiastic Support Worker to join an established team to help support a fabulous, chatty, and engaging 19-year-old within our family home setting in Norwich. Our client has complex medical difficulties which require clinical and personal care. Full training and shadowing opportunities will be provided to ensure Support Worker feels confident and comfortable with the daily routine. Support Workers will also need to be able to support a range of stimulating activities throughout the day to positively enrich our client’s life. Access toa car for transport would be an advantage due to the client location, the nearest train station is Norwich. The successful candidate will have: Experience working in a Care situation preferably with children or young adults (for example previous teaching assistants, foster carers as well as those trained in Care) Energy, empathy, great sense of humour and a positive outlook and the ability to build positive relationships. Excellent communication, observation, and written skills Access to a car for transport as the family are moving to a village within Norwich area within the next 12 months What we can offer you The opportunity to work in a welcoming family environment with a fabulous chatty young man to care for To enable your ingoing learning journey and professional development with us, you will have access to paid eLearning and classroom training to develop your knowledge further Apprenticeship scheme available from level 2-5 Opportunities to attend and support with family holidays. Paid eLearning and Classroom training provided during your onboarding Accrued annual leave Refer a Friend bonus of £250 Flexible working patterns Employee assistant programme Free Blue Light Card We are Sonderwell At Sonderwell, we’re a UK-wide care provider, dedicated to giving our clients the best possible care, so they can live their own unique lives. To achieve that, we believe in caring for our carers, so they deliver better care for our clients. You’ll find a place where you can learn, grow and develop a career to suit you. And you’ll join a close-knit, supportive team who are always looking out for each other. So, whatever path you choose, you're never on your own – there’s always someone you can reach out to for help and advice. Apply If you’re ready to be the difference for someone with care needs, then join our team – and discover a truly fulfilling career. Sonderwell are regulated by the Care Quality Commission, and all offers of employment are subject to background checks, including DBS checks to meet the regulators standards. Sonderwell We are Sonderwell At Sonderwell, we’re a UK-wide care provider, dedicated to giving our clients the best possible care, so they can live their own unique lives. To achieve that, we believe in caring for our carers, so they deliver better care for our clients. You’ll find a place where you can learn, develop and grow into the role that best suits you. And you’ll join a close-knit, supportive team who are always looking out for each other. So, whatever path you choose, you’re never on your own – there’s always someone you can reach out to for help and advice. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Experience working in a care situation, preferably with children or young adults. Energy, empathy, a great sense of humor, and a positive outlook to build positive relationships. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Experience working in a care situation, preferably with children or young adults. Energy, empathy, a great sense of humor, and a positive outlook to build positive relationships. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Enviva Complex Care Address Sonderwell Norwich NR8 6XB Employer's website https://sonderwell.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)