Male Support Worker

Discovery; Penzance; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A care support organization in Penzance is seeking a caregiver to support a 64-year-old gentleman with learning disabilities and autism. The ideal candidate must hold a UK driving license and possess experience in positive behavior support. Responsibilities include providing 2:1 support in the community and promoting the gentleman's independence. This part-time role offers competitive pay and opportunities for training and personal growth.

Benefits

£13.86 per hour

30 days annual leave

Salary advance scheme

24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance and Pension scheme

Great induction and training opportunities

Qualifications

• UK Driving License is essential for this role.
• Experience in care or willingness to learn.
• Must be able to handle challenges with a playful temperament.

Responsibilities

• Provide 2:1 support in the community.
• Promote independence for the person supported.
• Work independently and maintain integrity.

Skills

Experience in Positive Behaviour Support Practices

Ability to build trustworthy rapport

Playful and adaptable personality

Job description

Experienced in care? Looking for something new? Then this is a great opportunity to work independently whilst promoting the independence of a gentleman we support.

Drivers are preferable due to the people we support wanting to go out.

You will be supporting a 64-year-old male with learning disabilities and autism. He loves people watching, he is very playful when you get to know him but the ideal candidate must be able to take a joke as he likes to make fun and take jabs but it's all in good fun!! He has a pet rabbit named Popeye who is his pride and joy.

He loves all sports such as football and rugby and likes to go into Penzance arcades to play on the 2p machines. The ideal candidate must have experience in Positive Behaviour Support Practices and person-led practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• 2:1 support in the community

We are looking for someone who can be trusted to act with their own integrity and provide incredible and meaningful support, building a trusting and long-lasting rapport with a gentleman in Penzance. This can be a challenging role at times, especially as it involves lone working, but if you want that challenge then this is offset with some truly inspirational moments where you can say 'I did that'.

If you're new to care then this is also a great chance to be a part of something from the ground up. As a new service in the Penzance area, we are looking for fresh ideas, fresh talent, and fresh passion. Someone that wants to be there and learn what making a real difference looks and feels like. You will be supported with great training and work alongside a team that wants to provide the very best care for the people we support. As well as that, there is an opportunity for progression and personal growth where you can learn and develop skills you never thought you had.

Requirements:

• UK Driving License is essential for this role.

What We Offer:

• Part-time hours plus sleep-in shifts
• £13.86 per hour
• 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
• A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members.
• Life Assurance and Pension scheme
• Great Induction and training opportunities including the Care Certificate, and Diploma in Health & Social Care.

How to Apply:

We want the people we support to have fulfilling lives and we want our colleagues to have great careers with us. If you would like to be a part of our team and feel that your values match ours, please apply by contacting the Internal Resourcing Consultant team on 0300 303 9150 or email [e-mail] for an informal conversation about the role.

This role requires an enhanced DBS Disclosure, which will be obtained for you by Discovery.

Discovery is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. Discovery are Disability Confident Committed and we guarantee to interview all applicants who let us know they have a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria for this role.