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The Camden Society; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annualised hours

Flexible hours

Immediate interview

Pro rata leave

Support line

Training & progression

Pension scheme

DBS check

Refer a friend bonus

Cycle to work

Retail discounts

Employee Council

Early Pay

Job summary

The Camden Society is seeking a Support Worker to join our inclusive team supporting adults with learning disabilities in the community and at home.

No prior experience required; full training provided. You will provide personal and emotional support, help develop new skills, and assist with daily living tasks, travel and leisure activities. We value compassion, resilience and a person-centred approach.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; full training provided.
• Compassionate, caring, confident and resilient.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Desire to embrace our values and vision.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities.
• Help develop new skills.
• Provide personal and emotional support.
• Assist with planning and managing own home.
• Support leisure, employment, travel and interests.

Skills

Compassionate

Excellent communication

Self-starter

Motivated

Problem solving

Team player

Job description

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. *Female only qualifies under Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act

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.