Support Worker

The Outlook Foundation; Brighton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Competitive salary

Promotion opportunities

Professional development

Induction and training

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card

Annual leave 5.6 weeks and birthday

Company pension

Team environment

Job summary

The Outlook Foundation is a charity based in Brighton (Withdean) providing safe, supportive homes for adults with learning disabilities and autism. We are recruiting two full-time Support Workers for 40 hours per week in our residential setting, with a mix of shifts including every other weekend.

You will help residents develop life skills, gain independence and move toward community living if desired. Offering a permanent contract, the role comes with a competitive salary, opportunities for

Qualifications

• Experience preferable, transferable skills and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Offer residents/tenants person-centred support in doing things they enjoy and in making choices and decisions.
• Devise and support residents to develop their support plans, to learn life skills and to have their voices heard.
• Encourage and inspire them to try new things and develop to their full potential.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Equality and Diversity.

Skills

Person-centred support

Life skills

Empathy

Equality and diversity

Job description

Job Title: Full time Support Worker

Salary: £15.04 per hour + Regular Sleep-ins at £40 per Sleep-in

Hours per week: Full time - 40 hours a week

Employer: The Outlook Foundation

The Outlook Foundation does not do Sponsorship.

Summary: The Outlook Foundation is a charity offering safe, supportive homes, specialising in training and empowering adults with learning disabilities and autism, to be as independent as possible and live their best life. We support individuals to work, develop their education, life skills, health awareness, decision making and social skills. We are currently looking to recruit two full time Support Workers at our Brighton based (Withdean) residential setting.

Vacancy Details: As a forward-thinking charity, we need dynamic, committed and flexible Support Workers to teach life skills in a fun and engaging manner. The role is 40 hours a week with a mix of shifts, including every other weekend, flexibility is also considered. Each day is different. If you have a caring, compassionate nature and a passion for educating and empowering others, then this role is right for you. We aim to support individuals with mild to moderate learning disabilities to develop their independence skills and move on into the community (if that is their desire), several of the tenants now have their own flats and continue to be supported by the team.

The right candidate will be able to:

• Offer our residents/tenants person-centred support in doing the things they enjoy and in making choices and decisions.
• Devise and support residents to develop their support plans, to learn life skills and in having their voices heard.
• Encourage and inspire them to try new things, to grow and develop to their full potential.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Equality and Diversity.

Benefits to you:

• Permanent contract
• Doing a job you enjoy and making a difference to people's lives
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for promotion and professional development, including social care qualifications
• Thorough induction and ongoing training
• Approachable and present management
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, providing additional confidential support around mental health, personal issues etc
• A bluelight card offering discounts in specific shops and restaurants
• 5.6 weeks statutory annual leave PLUS your birthday off and additional leave accrued for long service
• Company pension
• Being part of an amazing team of residents, tenants and staff!
We offer opportunity for internal promotion

Experience is preferable, transferable skills and a willingness to learn and develop are essential.

All applications are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references and a 6 month probationary period