Male Support Worker

NHS; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support services provider in Plymouth is seeking Male Support Workers to assist adults with various diagnoses. The role involves providing person-centered care, supporting daily living tasks, and ensuring medication management. Full training is provided, making this an excellent opportunity for those passionate about caring for vulnerable individuals. Join a compassionate team that values fairness and inclusivity.

Benefits

Free training

Referral bonus of £250

Company pension

Monthly pay

Flexible rotas

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications necessary; full training provided.
• Passion for caring and ability to work under pressure required.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered support including household tasks and medication management.
• Assist with social care, educational development, and positive behavior.

Skills

Compassion

Self-motivation

Resilience

Job description

Arrow, part of the Sonderwell Group, is currently recruiting Male Support Workers who are able and willing to drive in the UK to support adults with various diagnoses, including learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health issues, acquired brain injury, sensory impairment, dementia, and drug/alcohol problems.

Main duties of the job

As a Support Worker, you will provide person-centered support, including assistance with household tasks, social care, educational/vocational development, positive behavior development, and medication management. No prior experience is required, as full training will be provided.

About us

Sonderwell Group, a leading provider of support services for adults with diverse needs, seeks compassionate and dedicated individuals to join as Male Support Workers. The organization promotes fairness, equality, and inclusive opportunities within its workforce and services.

Job responsibilities

Location: Plymouth, PL4 0EG
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Starting Pay: £12.21 per hour for sleeps
Days of work: Monday - Sunday
Hours: Full Time

Arrow provides support to adults with various diagnoses in the Plymouth area, including:

• Learning Disabilities
• Physical Disabilities
• Mental Health Issues
• Acquired Brain Injury
• Sensory Impairment
• Dementia
• Drug and/or alcohol problems

Support areas include:

• Assessment and person-centered support planning
• Household tasks: cooking, housework, shopping, laundry, budgeting
• Social care: benefit support, public transport training, recreational activities, social relationships
• Educational/vocational support
• Positive behavior development
• Medication supervision and monitoring

We welcome applications from those with experience in care but do not require prior experience, as training will be provided.

Benefits

• Free training
• Referral bonus of £250
• Apprenticeships Levels 2-5
• Company pension
• Monthly pay
• Supported training
• Mileage paid at 45p per mile
• Flexible rotas

Day-to-day duties

• Personal Care
• Medication administration
• Household tasks
• Teamwork
• Record keeping
• Maintaining a safe environment

If you are passionate about caring for vulnerable people, self-motivated, and able to work under pressure, we would love to hear from you. Full terms are available on our website. We are committed to fairness and equal opportunities, welcoming applicants regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion, or age.

Person Specification

Qualifications

No specific qualifications are necessary; full training will be provided. A passion for caring, self-motivation, and resilience are essential.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to assess any previous criminal convictions.