We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work alongside people with disabilities in our friendly and caring services in Basingstoke
Location:
Basingstoke
Date Posted:
22/11/2023
Salary:
£10.90 per hour (Mon - Fri) to £13.62 per hour (Sat & Sun)
Closing Date:
22/12/2023
. Be willing to support with personal care
. Able to work shifts
. Relevant knowledge and skills relating to individuals with a learning disability would help in this role, but if you are the right person for the role, we will support you to gain the experience you need.
. We want people who will share their successes and promote this excellent service wherever they go
We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work alongside people with disabilities in various locations throughout Hampshire. As a Support Worker you will be assisting the people we work with to live the life they want. You will provide safe, person centred support to promote independent living skills and help make a clients’ hopes and wishes a reality. Our Support Workers offer clients flexible support, as well as helping with budgeting support, cooking and cleaning, and maintaining a home.
Some of our clients also require full personal care which can include toilet support, bathing, the use of hoists and routine bed turning so experience of this would be beneficial but not essential.
You need to be professional and proactive in all that you do, with a motivational, encouraging and supportive approach with clients and colleagues alike. A good sense of humour and fun will help to make you a successful Support Worker in this service. Relevant knowledge and skills relating to individuals with a learning disability would assist you in this role, but if you are the right person for the job we will support you to gain the experience you need. We also want people who will share their successes and promote this excellent service wherever they go.
YOU has a strong value base, striving to be person-centred, innovative, trustworthy, can-do and excellent at all times, so it is important that you are as passionate about these principles as we are.
YOU is a registered charity that has been providing care, support and advice for over 30 years to vulnerable people, working across Hampshire, Dorset, West Sussex and the Isle of Wight to give them the tools and resources they need to live independent, secure and valued lives.
If you choose to begin a career with our organisation, you are guaranteed:
If you think you have the skills to provide this service, we can’t wait to hear from you! Please click ‘Apply’ to forward your details on to us; please be sure to include your name, email address, contact telephone number. We will then contact you directly to discuss the role and ask you a few key questions to make sure that this is the right position for you.
If you are successful during this initial screening, you will be invited to an assessment and interview, the date of which will be agreed at this point. Please note; we will select the first suitable applicants for interview and assessment, so don’t delay, apply today!
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