Community Support Worker – East Midlands

Senad Group; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

28 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid induction and ongoing training

DBS cost included

Job summary

Senad Group is looking for enthusiastic support workers to assist individuals with diverse challenges, including autism, mental health needs, and homelessness. Full training will be provided, making it ideal for those without previous experience.

The role offers flexible working with various shifts available. Additional perks include a welcome bonus for qualified staff, paid training, and up to 28 days of holiday. Join us in making a meaningful impact on people's lives at Senad Community in Derby.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, reliable and flexible individual with excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and respect in support.
• No previous experience required, full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals facing challenges like acquired brain injuries or mental health needs.
• Provide person-centered support to maximize potential.
• Engage service users in meaningful activities.

Job description

SENAD Community provides high quality support for people of all ages who may have a disability, communication or specialist health needs.

The ‘outstanding’ person centred support we deliver aims to maximise potential, encourages independence and helps to engage our service users in meaningful activities.

Working for us

• We offer a rewarding opportunity to develop your skills and future career development
• Welcome bonus of £1,000 to new staff that hold Level 2 qualification in Health and Social care and £1,500 to those with Level 3 qualification (subject to T’s &C’s)
• Up to 28 days holiday with consistent working patterns
• Staff recognition scheme – additional annual leave days for long service!
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid induction and ongoing training
• DBS cost included

The service is 24 hours, 7 day a week- therefore you must be flexible in your availability (both waking night & sleeps are available) – we are recruiting for permanent roles both full & part time.

We are seeking support workers to work with a diverse group of individuals, who may have one/some of the following challenges:

• Acquired brain injuries
• Mental health needs
• Learning and/or physical disabilities
• Autism
• Drug/Alcohol misuse
• Forensic backgrounds
• Homelessness

About you

We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and flexible individual with excellent communication skills who share our passion for making a positive impact on people’s lives.

The role does not require any previous experience as full training will be provided, rather we are looking for someone who shares our vision and ethos and is able to demonstrate positive values.

It is crucial that the person in this role understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality and always showing respect and dignity to those they are supporting.

Senad Community and The SENAD Group is committed to safeguarding those in our care – the successful candidate will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to thorough background checks including online checks.

The SENAD Group is dedicated to equality of opportunity in all areas of work, education and care.

Senad Community (Derby), 1 St Georges House, Vernon Gate, Derby DE1 1UQ