Support Worker, Mere Brow (Driver)
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Support Worker, Mere Brow (Driver required)
£26,485.76 per annum based on 39 hours per week
Looking for a career where you can really make a difference? Then we want you to be a part of our team!
We are seeking a friendly Support Worker to join our Supported Living services in Mere Brow. Where you will be committed to supporting autistic people to live as independently as possible and to be part of their local community. Our Support Workers focus on encouraging health and well-being and the people we support are at the heart of everything we do!
What do we look for in a support worker?
- A good verbal and written communicator
- Patient, caring and supportive
- A passion to develop and learn new skills
- Ability to work to your own initiative and be a team player
More about the role
The support we deliver is flexible and unique to each individual, building on their strengths and driven by their goals. The people supported at this service are looking for a support worker who shares their hobbies and interests which include:
- Cooking and baking
- Arts and crafts and gardening
- Learning new skills
- Access community activities such as local walks
- Supporting people in their voluntary work
Our offer to you
Our teams make a difference every day. We pride ourselves on being a values-based organisation who put the people we support in the heart of everything we do. We are also committed as an organisation to the well-being of our staff for all the hard work they do each day. To support our employees, we offer:
- Company paid enhanced DBS
- Medicash (subject to eligibility)
- Wellness plans
- Full training and development programme to support you in your role.
- Financial wellbeing programme providing flexible access to pay
- Enrolment onto the Level 2 Health and Social Care Diploma, and ongoing training
- Monthly staff cash prize draw (subject eligibility)
- Generous annual holiday entitlement, which rises with length of service.
- Birthday day off
- Option to sell annual leave (subject to eligibility)
- Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled into your local workplace pension scheme and your local payroll team will provide support
- Access to a free Employee Assistance programme with qualified advisers trained to help, 24 hours a day, any day of the year
How do I apply?
If you would like a rewarding role where you can really make a difference, then we’d be delighted to hear from you!
If you are interested in applying for this position and making a difference to someone’s life then please complete the application form by clicking "apply now".
This vacancy is advertised in line with Sub Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of The Equality Act 2010 as there is an occupational requirement.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.
INDSP
Below is an overview of some of the benefits you may be eligible for:
- Monthly staff cash prize draw
- Your birthday off work every year
- Medicash health scheme (including reimbursement for medical costs, gym discounts, and more)
- Additional paid holidays after 1, 2, and 3 years of service
- Extra paid holidays for milestone service years
- Financial wellbeing programme offering flexible access to pay
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Career break scheme
Before starting your application, it is recommended that you prepare the following information:
- Your qualification and education history, including any professional memberships
- Details of your current employment and full previous employment history
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