Day Support Worker

Glenholme Healthcare Ltd; Sleaford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team as Support Workers. This rewarding role involves providing care and companionship to individuals with learning disabilities, ensuring their independence and well-being. With comprehensive training and ongoing support, you will make a significant impact in their lives. Enjoy a competitive salary with opportunities for increases as you gain qualifications, along with a range of attractive perks including a joining bonus, holiday benefits, and a supportive work environment that values diversity and respect. Join a team that truly makes a difference!

Benefits

Salary increase for care certificate

Salary increase for NVQ qualification

Compensation for e-learning completion

Hastee Pay

28 holidays

Birthday day off

Quarterly Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension & life assurance cover

Cycle2Work scheme

Qualifications

• No experience required; training is provided.
• Ability to promote independence and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Providing companionship and personal care.
• Teaching independent living skills and managing medication.
• Engaging in community-based activities.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Education

Level 2-3 NVQ qualification

Job description

Day Support Worker - Learning Disabilities Service

Salary: £12.25 rising to £12.45

Location: Holdingham House & Lodge, Sleaford, NG34 8YU

Full Time positions available

Full-Time: 37.5 hours per week

Shift Times: 7 AM - 3 PM and 2 PM - 10 PM

Long Day- 7 AM- 10 PM

*Sponsorship is not available*

Do you have a big smile? That can make a person's face light up.

Do you have patience and a sense of humour? Working as a care assistant or a Support worker isn’t always the easiest job, but we promise that it will be one of the most rewarding.

Are you kind, compassionate, or empathetic? No experience is required, training is provided.

Whether you have been a Support Worker, Care Assistant, or Carer previously or you come from a retail, hospitality, warehouse, cleaning, customer service, or admin background. We will provide ongoing training and support to you throughout your career with us.

Now receive a £300 joining bonus for when you become a part of Glenholme!! Applicable for full-time applications only

Benefits and perks as a Support Worker:

• A Salary increase to £12.35 once you have completed our paid-for-care certificate (An industry-recognised qualification)
• A Salary increase to £12.45 on completion of a Level 2-3 NVQ qualification (An industry-recognised qualification)
• Compensation of up to £200 for completing your e-learning before you start
• Hastee Pay – withdraw up to 40% of your earned salary before payday as and when you want
• 28 holidays (including bank holidays)
• An additional day off for your birthday plus up to 5 additional days off for your length of service
• Quarterly Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff’s commitment and contribution and service performance-related bonuses
• Automatic entry into our Employee Assistance Programme offering: Personal and everyday advice on child support, financial advice, mental health and health & wellbeing
• You’ll also receive our pension & life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Free Blue Light Card

With the right training and support, you can help us to promote independence, choice, and inclusion. Every day you will make an invaluable contribution to the lives of people living with learning disabilities and will become more than just their support worker, you will become their companion too.

Duties of a Support Worker:

Companionship

Personal Care & Support

The teaching of independent living skills

Management of medication

Community-based activities such as swimming, social activities, or other leisure activities

Where you will be working

Holdingham Specialist was completed in 2020 and consists of three units. Designed to cater to young adults with challenging behaviours; the home features large communal living areas and activity rooms. Each service user has their own private outdoor space as well as access to a communal garden. There is also a sensory room that provides a multi-sensory environment with visual, tactile, and audible equipment which can be enjoyed passively and interactively.

Sound good? Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity and apply today to become a Support Worker and join the Glenholme Healthcare family.

At Glenholme, our core values allow our staff and service users to thrive. We believe in treating individuals, their families and our staff with respect and dignity while placing a high value on equality, equity and diversity.

Job Code: GHHOS1

This job requires an Enhanced DBS to be carried out.