Support Worker – York and Tadcaster
Support Worker – York & Tadcaster
** Please note – Wilberforce Trust don’t offer sponsorship currently**
Pay:
Fully operational salary:
· £13.71 per hr for social hours
· £14.71 per hr for unsocial hours
Starting salary:
· £12.71 per hr for social hours
· £13.71 per hr for unsocial hours
Social hours are Monday to Friday 7am-9pm, Unsocial hours are all other shifts.
Hours:
Full & Part time hours available.
Place of work:
We are hiring support workers for our Supported Living Development based at our York house (just off Tadcaster Road) and our Tadcaster houses. Which house you will work at would be agreed by both yourself and Wilberforce Trust depending on your location and the hours available.
Are you someone who is looking for a rewarding and challenging role where you can make a real difference to the lives of individuals with visual impairments and other complex disabilities? Then this role will suit you.
The work is person centred and we aim to help each individual to live as independently and fully as possible.
We are looking for someone who:
– Is passionate, enthusiastic and kind
– Has a can-do attitude and approach
– Flexible, responsive and self-directed
– No experience necessary!
What you’ll be doing:
Our Care/Support workers provide daily support and personal care, and once fully trained will administer medication to our tenants. Duties may also include arranging daily activities, taking our tenants out on trips and activities, helping to prepare meals or attending sensory sessions at Wilberforce House. We also encourage tenants to develop and maintain positive relationships with family and friends.
Why Wilberforce Trust?
Being person-led means we listen, adapt and focus on what matters, so your work has clear purpose and impact. We lead with compassion and empathy, supporting each other through challenges and celebrating success together. We are inclusive and respectful, where differences are welcomed and valued, so everyone is treated with dignity. We stay professional and healthy by working safely, setting clear boundaries, and doing what we say we will do. And because we are collaborative and joyful, you’ll be part of a team that shares ideas, brings positive energy to the people we support and has a bit of fun on the way!
We also offer a health package with Simply Health providing financial support for dental, optical and other health bills.
You will receive 20 days’ holiday per year, plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days plus bank holidays after 2 years’ service. 30 days holiday after your 10th year! Plus a day off to rest and enjoy your birthday!
There are opportunities to progress within the organisation, gain recognised qualifications including The Care Certificate and take on additional responsibilities.
All staff are supported to achieve the Care Certificate (if needed) and complete a successful induction period.
We are an inclusive, equal opportunities employer, we support the recruitment and employment of staff with disabilities wherever possible.
Wilberforce Trust also offers a wide range of benefits including:
· Milestone-Based enhanced annual leave entitlement
. £250 Refer a friend bonus scheme
. Extensive training
. Gain recognised qualifications
· Benenden Health Care scheme (following successful probation)
· A paid day off to celebrate your birthday
· Paid exceptional leave days
· Blue Light discount card
· Pension scheme
· Life insurance (1 x salary)
. Sick Pay
Application process:
If you would like to apply, please register your interest by filling in the short form. From there, we will contact you about the next recruitment steps.
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About Wilberforce Trust
We are a disability confident employer and have just been awarded RNIB Visibly Better employer. We offer a modern, state of the art office space in a beautiful location in York. We promote a culture of openness in order for us to continually improve.
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The Wilberforce Trust is dedicated to helping those with visual impairment, sight loss, hearing loss and other disabilities across York, North Yorkshire and the surrounding areas.