As a Support Worker you will be assisting people with disabilities 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.
Location:
Denmead
Date Posted:
21/06/2022
Salary:
£24,000 pa pro rata
Closing Date:
22/07/2022
Possess a driving license and has access to a vehicle with business insurance
Be flexible and able to work shifts including evenings, weekends and bank holidays (and sleep-ins/waking night shifts if required) on a rota basis
Experience of working with vulnerable people would be a benefit, but if our values resonate with you and you have the drive and flexibility to fulfil this role, we will support you to gain the experience.
The Role
We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work alongside people with disabilities in Denmead. As a Support Worker you will be assisting people with disabilities 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, with personal care and health needs, cooking and cleaning, and maintaining a home.
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.
If you choose to begin a career with our organisation, you are guaranteed:
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