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The Camden Society; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annualised Hours

Flexible working hours

Immediate interview

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

DBS check

Refer a friend £300

Cycle to Work

Retail discounts

Early Pay

Job summary

The Camden Society is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Hemel Hempstead to assist adults with learning disabilities in daily living and community activities. This permanent, full-time role offers a regular salary and comprehensive training.

You will contribute to person-centred care, helping individuals achieve personal goals and develop new skills. A full UK driving licence is required and no prior experience is necessary.

Qualifications

• No previous experience or qualifications required; full training will be provided.
• Compassionate, caring, confident and resilient.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confident, articulate, and professional.
• Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities in daily living and personal care.
• Help individuals plan and manage their home and community activities.
• Promote independence and assist with skills development and employment goals.

Skills

Compassionate

Caring

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Motivation

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Job description

Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Salary: £13.00 per hour

Reference: 093433

Additional Information: Must hold a full UK driving licence (manual and automatic)

Are you seeking a new career in Social Care, with a regular monthly salary and job security?

Maybe you have worked in Social Care before and are looking for a new challenge or perhaps you have always wanted to make a positive difference in people lives? We are extremely proud of the work we do, the people that work with us and the training we offer.

As a valued Support Worker with The Camden Society, you will be part of an inclusive team supporting adults with a learning disability. You will help create innovative ways to support individuals achieve their own personal goals, aims and ambitions. The support you provide will change with everyone you work with because everyone is different.

Supporting people in their daily lives is varied and could include helping someone develop new skills, providing personal and emotional support, helping people plan and manage their own home, support with leisure, employment, individual interests and travel. This can be a fun and rewarding but also at times challenging and demanding role.

You maybe be supporting people in their own home or out and about in their community.

The Camden Society is unique we are led by people with a learning disability.

Our vision is to promote that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society.

Using a person-centred approach, you will empower people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose.

Who are we looking for?

• No previous experience or qualifications required, full training will be provided
• Compassionate, caring, confident and resilient
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-starter, with a high level of motivation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confident, articulate, and professional
• Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems
• Desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun!

What are the Benefits?

• Annualised Hours, guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles regardless of shift patterns, plus overtime opportunities
• Flexible working hours for work life balance
• Immediate interview and quick start date (subject to pre-employment checks)
• 28 days Annual Leave including bank Holidays (pro Rata)
• Employee support line to support you and your family
• Free nationally accredited training, and the opportunity to earn a qualification and progress your career
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Free Enhanced DBS check
• Refer a friend and earn up to £300
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan
• An Employee Council that represents the views of staff about matters relating to work
• Access to Early Pay (T&C's apply, excludes relief workers)

We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. We are an equal opportunities employer.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. For this act, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including these that would otherwise be spent. This role is subject to an Enhanced check should you be offered the position. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Shared Lives Carers are classed as self-employed and receive generous tax incentives

Leicestershire County Council Shared Lives Service