Support Worker

Hesley Group; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks holiday

Living Wage Employer

Free parking

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing training days

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Hesley Group is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for Low Laithes in Barnsley. You will help people with learning disabilities to grow independence and enjoy activities such as seaside trips and cinema visits while our team delivers high-quality care.

No prior experience is required, but you will need a positive attitude and a commitment to our values. We support progression and welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required but values matter.
• Must share our values and have a positive attitude.
• Willingness to progress within the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Support people to be as independent as possible.
• Assist with access to new experiences and activities.
• Engage in daily living and community-based activities.

Skills

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Job description

About The Role

Here at Low Laithes part of the Hesley Group, we have the opportunity you have been looking for. We are looking for positive and engaging Support Workers to join our team where we take pride in supporting people with learning disabilities, and intensive specialist support needs.

The role involves supporting people to make them as independent as possible together with support to access new experiences. You will enjoy days out to the seaside, cinema trips and other exciting activities that the people we support enjoy.

Our excellent training will ensure that you are fully equipped to be the best Support Worker that you can be. You will be joining a team whose focus is to provide support of the highest quality, safeguard and promote the needs of the people we support and you will be joining a company who values its employees.

Hours of work - Full time average of 37 hours per week
Weekdays: Earlies 07:30 – 14:45, Lates 13:15 – 21:45
Weekends: Earlies 07:30 – 13:45, Lates 13:15 – 21:45

Working a flexible rota is beneficial to the people we support and colleagues because it allows a level of freedom to meet a work life balance whilst still providing person centred care rotas. Our shift patterns offer colleagues an opportunity to work varied hours or shifts per week. The benefits for the people we support are that they receive support from engaged and motivated staff.

About You

No two days are the same, filled with different and interesting activities on a daily basis, a role as a Support Worker is so much more than just a job. You don't need to have experience but it is essential that you share our values. As long as you have a positive attitude and want to improve the lives of those with a learning disability, we will support you with progression opportunities throughout your career with us.

Due to current workforce planning requirements, we are currently prioritising applications from candidates with indefinite leave to remain or settled status in the UK, but we continue to welcome applications from all candidates regardless of their sponsorship/settled status

About Us

Benefits of working for us:

• Continuous support and feedback through 1:1 supervision
• Enhanced overtime rates (£1.50 - £2 per hour)
• 6 weeks holiday
• Level 2/3 Diploma and Care Certificate funded entirely on us
• Ongoing free mandatory and development training days
• Regular promotion opportunities
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Access to various discounts at a range of different retailers
• Refer a friend scheme – earn a referral bonus for recommending successful new starters with us
• Free parking

Hesley Group are proud to be a Living Wage Employer, ensuring every one of our colleagues is paid at least the real living wage, reflecting the true cost of living. It’s our commitment to fairness, a recognition of skill and a heartfelt thank you to the incredible people who make what we do possible.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities because we know that different perspectives make us stronger. Hesley Group are proud to be a Living Wage Employer, ensuring every one of our colleagues is paid at least the real living wage, reflecting the true cost of living. It’s our commitment to fairness, a recognition of skill and a heartfelt thank you to the incredible people who make what we do possible.