Experienced Support Worker

Veritas Education Recruitment; Chorley; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in support roles is seeking experienced Support Workers for full-time positions in Chorley. In this role, you will assist individuals with profound learning and physical disabilities, enabling them to lead fulfilling lives through care and understanding. Opportunities for professional development and a competitive hourly rate are offered. If you are passionate about making a difference, apply now!

Benefits

Opportunities to complete Level 3 and Level 4 qualifications

Clear progression pathways

On-site parking

Casual dress code

Private medical and dental insurance

Recommendation bonus

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Committed to making a difference
• Willing to undergo safeguarding screening
• Legal right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to lead fulfilling lives with respect, care, and understanding
• Facilitate activities and daily living supports in line with each client's plan

Job description

Overview

Experienced Support Worker opportunities in Preston. Veritas Education is looking for experienced Support Workers for immediate full-time positions. Roles are based in Clayton-Le-Woods, Chorley, and Leyland. If you are committed to making a difference and looking to develop your skills, this could be the role for you.

Contract & Pay

• Full-time contracts available: 35 or 40 hours per week
• Competitive hourly rate: £13.68 per hour (inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay) with Level 3 qualification

The Home

The home is located in Clayton-Le-Woods, with additional homes in Chorley and Leyland. Established for over 30 years, the organisation holds an Investors in People Gold Award. They provide specialist supported living and residential services for adults with profound learning and physical disabilities.

The role is focused on enabling clients to lead fulfilling lives, supported with respect, care, and understanding. Activities include swimming, cycling, carriage riding, yoga, and much more.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to lead fulfilling lives with respect, care, and understanding
• Facilitate activities and daily living supports in line with each client 0s plan

Benefits of Becoming a Senior Support Worker

• Opportunities to complete Level 3 and Level 4 qualifications
• Clear progression pathways
• On-site parking
• Casual dress code
• Private medical and dental insurance
• Recommendation bonus
• Overtime opportunities

If you want residential care to be a job for life, this could be the place for you.

Safeguarding & References

Veritas is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate safeguarding screening, including checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) and at least two references covering the last three years. References may be requested prior to interview for roles within schools or services working with children or vulnerable adults.

Additional Information

Opportunities include temporary positions, permanent contracts, and ad-hoc supply. If this sounds like the Support Worker role you've been looking for, please apply with your most recent CV. We look forward to speaking with you soon.

Application Requirements

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview
• Veritas Education works with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community'