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Reference: 438328
Salary: £11.75 per hour
Job Location: Gloucestershire, Filton, South West England, United Kingdom
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: Friday, June 28, 2024
Role: Support Worker (£250 Welcome Bonus)
Hours: 37.5 hours, full-time positions only
Location: Bristol, Filton
Requirements: Must hold a Full UK driving licence and be able to drive manual vehicles
Our client is a leading national disability charity seeking compassionate individuals to join our supported living service in Bristol as Support Workers.
What makes a good Support Worker?
Previous experience is not essential, but awareness of learning disabilities and challenging behaviours is helpful. The key qualities are empathy, resilience, robustness, and a genuine passion for supporting others. The ability to think on your feet and adapt to the needs of the people supported is crucial.
Responsibilities:
* Assisting with household tasks
* Teaching and developing life skills
* Encouraging community access for those supported
* Accompanying trips and leisure activities
* Managing challenging behaviours
* Providing personal care
* Engaging with the lives of the people supported
Benefits:
Support Workers will enjoy job satisfaction and benefits including:
* Pension contribution
* Paid DBS check
* Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, and advice services
* Fully paid training and access to nationally recognized qualifications
* Sick pay
* Discounts from over 3,500 retailers via an online shopping platform
* £250 Welcome Bonus*
Please note: The role involves evening, weekend, and bank holiday work, sleep-in shifts, and requires flexibility. Successful candidates will undergo a full DBS check.
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