Role: Support Worker (Twilight/evening shifts)
Location: Mirfield, WF14 0DQ
Salary: £12.31/hr
Hours: Part-time 15-35hrs (including alternate weekend working)
Shifts: 5 hour shifts, starting between 4:30pm and 5pm, finishing between 9:30pm and 10pm, to meet the needs of the service.
Download job description: 2024 05 10 Support Worker JD.pdf
Unfortunately we are not able to offer sponsorship to work in the UK, and we do ask that you have 6 months of UK based work experience (in any sector) before applying (please note, this does not apply to school/college leavers)
Willow Court is our dedicated nursing home, located on the main site in Mirfield. With nineteen en-suite bedrooms in total, Willow Court is our largest home able to support a wide range of specialist health needs. Split into three ‘bungalows’, there are three communal lounges, as well as an interactive music room, a media room and a beauty room for a bit of pampering.
Being a Support Worker at Willow Court is a varied, exciting, and rewarding role. All of our services are unique, being tailored to suit the needs of adults and young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities and physical disabilities, and our teams work hard to ensure that the standards of care and support are consistent and of high quality. No two days are the same at Willow Court, but the role will include supporting with activities, personal care, eating and drinking, supporting and helping with health care needs, including routine checks, attending appointments and social engagements, clinical support in administrating medication and Gastronomy care. Encouraging and supporting the development of personal skills through hobbies and interests. Our new digital systems provide staff with more time to engage with the adults and young people, ensuring we capture all the great work we do.
Day to day role of a Support Worker:
Your days at Hollybank will be as varied as the people we support, however your typical day to day role will include:
- Supporting with meals and drinks, and to help them to get excited about being involved in cooking and baking!
- Helping with their personal care, including bathing and showering, so they look and feel great.
- Engaging in meaningful activities both at home and out in the community – such as the cinema or bowling.
- Building a relationship with the adults and their families, so that you can provide truly person-centred, individualised care.
Experience is welcome, but not essential, as all training will be given. You do not need to be a driver to apply for this role.
Our staff benefits:
- Onsite food and coffee shop – Mirfield site only.
- Discount and reward portal
- Full employee assistance program
- Accessible Mental Health First aiders
- Life insurance style policy
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
- Initial DBS funded
- Access to nationally recognized qualifications
- Quarterly coffee mornings and annual celebrations
- Staff recognition awards
- Level Pay- Early access to wages
- Increasing annual leave with length of service –
- Overtime rates over FTE working hours
- Bank holiday bonus rates
- Dedicated wellbeing support and access to departmental wellbeing activities
- Enhanced pension scheme
What we look for from our staff:
- Confidence– Trying new things, suggesting new ideas, and challenging poor practice if you see it.
- Curiosity– Not being afraid to ask questions, being a team player, being driven to learn and develop.
- Happiness– Being a reliable and positive person, being outgoing and vibrant, and enjoying the work you do.
- Kindness– Focusing on ability, not disability. Supporting your colleagues, and being inclusive and caring.
Please read full job description before applying: 2024 05 10 Support Worker JD.pdf
To find out more, please contact our recruitment team on 01924 490833 or recruitment@hollybanktrust.com
Hollybank Trust is committed to Safeguarding vulnerable people, and our Safer Recruitment process requires all employees to have an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks in line with our Recruitment policy. Unfortunately we are not able to offer sponsorship to work in the UK, and we do ask that you have 6 months of UK based work experience (in any sector) before applying (please note, this does not apply to school/college leavers) If the candidate does not have a DBS, Hollybank will pay for the DBS check. If the candidate leaves voluntarily in their first 12 months, £58.50 will be deducted from their final salary payment.
Hollybank Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. Please let us know on your application about any adjustments that you require for your interview or give us a call to discuss your application in more detail.