Details:
- Salary: £12 - 15 - Hour
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Weymouth Dorset
- Date: 8 hours ago
Description:
Support Worker - Weymouth
We have an exciting opportunity to join our new Supported Living service in Weymouth.
About Supported Living
Our Supported Living service in Weymouth offers accommodation and support 24 hours a day 365 days a year to four adults aged between 18-25 with a Learning Disability and/or Autism.
What will I be doing?
You will play a vital role in supporting individuals with a variety of hobbies and interests that they enjoy ranging from arts and crafts, cooking, swimming, shopping, watching sports and socialising with family and friends.
You will also be helping them in looking not just at employment opportunities but also furthering their independent living.
fantastic benefits:
* Generous Annual leave entitlement - starting at 27 days, rising to 31 after 5 years (exc. Bank holidays)
* Enhanced Maternity Pay
* Occupational Sick pay entitlement from day one
* Funded Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme
* Comprehensive induction
* Excellent training & development opportunities supporting career progression.
* Access to Litmos online learning platform – our one stop shop for learning & development
* Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £300 per person you refer (Uncapped and paid on successful appointment)
* Celebrated success through annual awards ceremony
What we look for
Previous experience of working with adults with a Learning Disability and/or Autism would be a distinct advantage. We also value individuals with experience of providing care either in a paid or voluntary capacity.
A Level 2 Qualification in Health and Social Care or similar would be beneficial.
New to care? No problem!
We provide a full and comprehensive induction and training package
We also look for and appreciate the following:
* a compassionate and caring nature and have a genuine desire to help others
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Ability to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Working with us will give you the opportunity to develop and grow.
Our commitment to you - “support you in being the very best you can be” and be excited about being part of a great team.
If you are passionate about people living the best life they can and supporting them with maximising life opportunities, then please get in touch