Support Worker

Gap Healthcare; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Support Workers to empower adults with emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges in Holbeach. This full-time role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on individuals' lives by fostering independence and providing essential support. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of autism and learning disabilities, along with a caring demeanor and a positive attitude. Enjoy the flexibility of shift selection, free training, and competitive pay rates. Join a rewarding environment where your contributions truly matter!

Benefits

Flexibility to choose shifts

Free uniform

Free ongoing training

Weekly pay

Enhanced pay rates on weekends

Paid annual leave

Pension contribution

Temp of the month reward scheme

Support from out of hours service

Quick registration process

Qualifications

• Minimum of three months experience in a similar role is required.
• Understanding of autism and learning disabilities is essential.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with service users and ensure their safety.
• Assist service users with daily living skills and community access.
• Follow and update care plans to reflect changing needs.

Skills

Experience in similar environment

Understanding of autism and learning disabilities

Caring personality

Positive attitude

Basic IT skills

Job description

Do you want to make a difference daily supporting adults in living as independently as possible? We’re looking for motivated Support Workers to support adults with emotional, behavioural and learning difficulties in Holbeach. MUST DRIVE, FULL TIME POSITION!

Gap Healthcare is well established, working with services that are managed to a high standard, and we are looking for Support Workers with the confidence and ability to make a difference. You will need to support service users whilst maintaining the high standards that are embedded throughout our values and service delivery.

• Salary: Up to GBP12.50-GBP16 per hour depending on service
• Must drive
• Hours: Full time
• Area: Holbeach, Lincolnshire
• Temporary position

Responsibilities of Support Worker

• Form positive relationships with service users and provide an environment in which they feel safe and free from harm.
• Support service users gain self-control by rewarding positive behaviours and challenging unacceptable behaviour.
• Ensure each care plan is followed and amended as required to reflect their changing needs.
• Assist service users with practical matters such as accessing the community, independence skills development, cooking, cleaning, and personal care.
• Support to identify and attend social and leisure activities.
• Provide a positive role model able to offer advice, guidance, and assistance where appropriate.

Skills Required for Support Worker

• A minimum of three months experience working within a similar environment is required for this role.
• Thorough understanding of autism and learning disabilities.
• Caring personality and nature.
• Positive attitude and passion to help others.
• Basic IT and computer skills.
• A commutable distance from Holbeach.

Benefits of Support Worker

• Flexibility to choose shifts that suit your lifestyle via our app.
• Free uniform.
• Free ongoing training.
• Full time.
• Temp of the month reward scheme.
• Support from out of hours service.
• Access to permanent opportunities.
• Weekly pay.
• Enhanced pay rates on weekends and Bank Holidays.
• Paid annual leave and pension contribution.
• Quick registration process via our online portal.

The position of Support Worker is very rewarding and makes a difference to the quality of life for service users on a daily basis. If you feel that you are the right person for this great opportunity, then please contact Peterborough Office on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat. Please note the vacancy is located in Holbeach.