Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Cheddar; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support organization is seeking enthusiastic Support Workers in Cheddar. The role involves working with individuals in a friendly environment, promoting their independence, and engaging them in enjoyable activities. Applicants should be empathetic, creative, and possess a valid driving license. Various benefits including a salary advance scheme and career progression opportunities are also offered.

Benefits

30 days paid Annual Leave (pro rata)

Opportunities for career progression

High Street Discounts

Life Assurance and Company Pension

Industry leading training

Enhanced DBS paid for

Salary advance scheme available

Qualifications

• Honest, creative, and able to have fun.
• Driving license is essential due to transport needs.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in various activities and hobbies.
• Encourage independence and assist in skill development.

Skills

Empathy

Initiative

Creativity

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Support Worker
Full Time And Part Time Vacancies Available
Cheddar
Pay rate - £14.44 per hour
Drivers Only due to people we support wanting to go out and public transport links not matching with shift times

Cliffe View is a beautiful house with lovely gardens, situated in Cheddar and is home to 13 people we support – 10 in the main house, and 3 in self-contained flats. The people we support here tend to be older and have varying needs.

The people we support enjoy getting out and visiting friends/family. Between them, they also engage in a wide range of hobbies such as painting, tai chi, crazy golf and discos. Our aim is to support people to be as independent as possible and achieve their aspirations.

We are looking for enthusiastic, committed and empathetic staff who enjoy helping people to reach their full potential. You will be part of a friendly team who put the people we support at the heart of everything they do. To succeed in this role, you need to be honest, creative and able to have fun, have good initiative and common sense. We encourage independence and ensure the people we support are provided with opportunities to continue to develop their own skill-base. Being a driver is essential for this role.

Benefits for Support Workers working with Discovery include:

• 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays – pro rata)
• Opportunities for career progression
• High Street Discounts – Retail and Entertainment (supermarkets, hospitality, pubs, cinema etc.) which could be worth up to £1200
• Life Assurance and Company Pension
• Industry leading, award winning, training
• Enhanced DBS paid for by us
• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you’ve earned before payday.