Community Support Worker - Female Only

New Direction Support; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive care organization in Plymouth is seeking a dedicated Support Worker. You will receive comprehensive training and provide essential support to individuals in their homes and communities. The role requires a minimum commitment of 36 hours weekly, often including weekends. Ideal candidates will display patience, understanding, and the ability to follow clear policies. Various benefits are available, including a pension scheme and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Free DBS

New employee bonus scheme

Refer a friend scheme

Cycle to work scheme

IT scheme

Motor Save Scheme

Training provided

Overtime

Career Development / Qualifications

Increased holiday entitlement with long service

Employee Assistance Program

Team Support

Qualifications

• Ability to work 36 hours plus a week including some weekends.
• If a driver, must have a clean full UK driving license with 1+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete online mandatory training and in-house training.
• Follow support plans and assist individuals in the community and at home.

Skills

Ability to deal with situations methodically

Patience

Understanding of policies and procedures

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a Support Worker role in Plymouth? New Direction Support is currently looking to recruit Non-Complex Support Worker to join our expanding organisation which has achieved GOLD accreditation from Investors in People.

We provide support and care services for a wide range of individuals with additional needs and as a Support Worker you will be at the forefront of our highly professional services. If you are able to work 36 hours plus a week including some weekends we would like to hear from you.

The successful applicant will be trained by New Direction Support, by completing online mandatory training and in house training. You will follow support plans and aid in supporting the person in the community as well as in their own homes to maintain their tenancies and bills. Important qualities we are looking for in our applicants is the ability to deal with situations, with a methodical approach and have patience and understanding along with following clear policies and procedures.

You can become a part of the team who looks after Miss A and Mr K in Plymouth.

Miss A loves chatting and getting out and about. She enjoys spending time with supportive, friendly staff who encourage her to take an active role in managing her own life and decisions.

Mr K is full of energy and enjoys being outdoors in all weathers! He loves bus rides and benefits from staff who are patient, enthusiastic, and supportive of his independence.

Responsibilities

• You will be trained by New Direction Support, by completing online mandatory training and in house training.
• You will follow support plans and aid in supporting the person in the community as well as in their own homes to maintain their tenancies and bills.
• Demonstrate important qualities such as the ability to deal with situations with a methodical approach, patience and understanding, and following clear policies and procedures.
• You can become a part of the team who looks after Miss A and Mr K in Plymouth.
• Miss A loves chatting and getting out and about. She enjoys spending time with supportive, friendly staff who encourage her to take an active role in managing her own life and decisions.
• Mr K is full of energy and enjoys being outdoors in all weathers. He loves bus rides and benefits from staff who are patient, enthusiastic, and supportive of his independence.

Expectations

• Element of weekend work will be required
• Minimum of 36-hour contract
• If a driver - Clean Full UK Driving Licence (1+ yrs)

Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• Free DBS
• New employee bonus scheme
• Refer a friend scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• IT scheme
• Motor Save Scheme
• Training provided
• Overtime
• Career Development / Qualifications
• Increased holiday entitlement with long service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Team Support