Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Penzance is seeking a compassionate individual to support a gentleman with learning disabilities and autism. This part-time role offers flexible hours including sleep-in shifts at £13.86 per hour, 30 days annual leave, and extensive training opportunities. Ideal candidates will have experience in Positive Behaviour Support Practices and a UK Driving License. Join us in making a meaningful difference in lives while having opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Salary advance scheme

Life Assurance and Pension scheme

Training opportunities including Care Certificate

Qualifications

• Experience in Positive Behaviour Support Practices is essential.
• Must possess a UK Driving License.
• Ability to provide meaningful support and build rapport.

Responsibilities

• Support a 64-year-old male with learning disabilities and autism.
• Engage in activities including sports and outings.
• Provide 2:1 support in the community.

Skills

Experience in Positive Behaviour Support Practices

Person-led practices

UK Driving License

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 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.

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 opportunity for progression and personal growth where you can learn and develop skills you never thought you had.

Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.

UK Driving License is essential for this role.

Why join us?

• 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.

Apply now:

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 clicking the button below, or contact the Internal Resourcing Consultant team 0300 303 9150 or drop us an email at [e-mail] for an informal conversation about the role. Before you know it you could be making a positive difference every day.

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. Discovery has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees. As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application . Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150 or email [e-mail]