Driver - Support Worker (company car)
Supported Living Service in Spalding, Holbeach PE12
Pay: £11.90 per hour (overtime rate of £12.40)
Working hours: part-time/full-time
This position involves driving the company car (kept on site) and candidates must meet the following criteria to be fully insured:
* Have a valid UK driving licence (manual) and have had this for a period longer than 2 years
* Are over 25 years old
* Are under 70 years old
We are looking for a Driver/Support Worker to drive service users in the company vehicle, so a valid UK driving licence is essential.
Accordia staff benefit from great career progression, sector-leading professional training and great job stability.
We specialise in providing person-centred care for adults with a forensic mental health background, challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and autism to enable them to play a meaningful part within their community. You will be responsible for the delivery of outstanding care to the people we support. We are looking for motivated individuals who want a rewarding role as part of a service that makes a difference.
Our flagship supported living service on Reigate Road is an 8-minute walk from Ewell East train station and has on-site parking.
Responsibilities:
* Experience with working with people with mental health, autism, challenging behaviours, and learning disabilities.
* Comfortable being trained to use restraint.
* Can lone work with confidence and be part of a wider team.
* Strong values and person-centred approach.
* Must be able to work shifts to meet the needs of the service.
* Enthusiastic, resilient, energetic, and proactive.
* Ability to engage in physical activities with the person they will be supporting.
* Commitment to personal and professional development.
* Resilience and drive to overcome challenges.
* Ability to understand and demonstrate empathy for the people you are supporting.
* Passionate about supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism.
* Prepared to work with people who present with challenging and risky behaviours.
* Energetic, active, confident, and fun!
Desirable:
* Experience working with either a forensic mental health, supported living, or residential setting.
* Evidence of NVQ qualification in social care or Care Certificate – Training can be provided.
* Knowledge and understanding of diabetes or experience working with individuals with diabetes – Training can be provided.
* Live within a 30-minute commute/drive to the service address.
Benefits:
* Fully paid 2-week induction and clinical training (at the rate of £11.90 p/h).
* PMVA training.
* Fully paid DBS check to start employment, with an annual subscription to the DBS Update Service (minimal cost of £13 per year).
* 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro-rata).
* Onsite parking.
* NVQ enrolment.
* Excellent opportunities for career progression into a head of care position.
* The opportunity to work in a passionate team focused on delivering outstanding care.
* Develop skills in risk management planning, care planning, and assessments to support career progression.
* Support to learn the legal frameworks governing social care.
* Weekly engagement with Clinical support team specialising in Positive Behavioural Support.
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