Support Worker

Home Group; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Support Worker in Cheltenham to help customers develop independent living skills. This full-time position offers a salary of £24,850 per year and inclusive benefits, promoting a supportive and diverse work environment.

Benefits

34 days leave increasing to 39

Health Cash Plan covering dental, optical, prescriptions

High street discounts on groceries, holidays, and days out

Opportunities for career growth within the organization

Supportive tools and environment to help colleagues succeed

Qualifications

• Experience caring for others, whether in care roles or caring for family or children.
• Must have a vehicle insured for business purposes; mileage paid.

Responsibilities

• Assisting customers with practical daily tasks to promote independence.
• Carrying out risk assessments, support planning, goal setting, and reviews.
• Building rapport through chats and catch-ups.

Skills

Attention to detail

Resilience

Independence

Flexibility

Job description

Support Worker
Cheltenham
Permanent, full-time (37.5 hpw), rota working
Pay £12.60 per hour (salary £24,850 per annum) and great benefits including Health Cash Plan

About the role

Home, a place where you belong. Want to be part of a team that cares and empowers you to help change a customer’s life? As our Support Worker, you'll support customers with complex needs to develop skills for independent living, making a positive impact daily.

Typical day as our Support Worker

• Assisting customers with practical daily tasks to promote independence, such as making meals, shopping, budgeting, maintaining tenancy, and moving to independent accommodation.
• Carrying out risk assessments, support planning, goal setting, and reviews.
• Building rapport through chats and catch-ups, with ample time to work collaboratively.

What you bring

• Passion for supporting customers to live their best lives with attention to detail.
• Experience caring for others, whether in care roles or caring for family or children.
• Ability to work independently, stay calm under pressure, and be resilient.
• Flexibility and a personal approach to meet individual needs.
• Must have a vehicle insured for business purposes; mileage paid.

Team and work details

• Work pattern: 5 days over 7, with flexible start/finish times as needed.
• Lone working with regular team meetings and training.
• Use technology for updating plans, online learning, and collaboration.
• Enhanced DBS check required; paid for by us.

Our commitment to diversity and wellbeing

We promote an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves. Our diversity networks support all colleagues to thrive. We’re proud to be the 10th Best Place in the UK for Wellbeing.

Benefits

• 34 days leave (including bank holidays and a 'me day'), increasing to 39, plus time off for volunteering.
• Health Cash Plan covering dental, optical, prescriptions, and more.
• High street discounts on groceries, holidays, and days out.
• Opportunities for career growth within the organization.
• Supportive tools and environment to help colleagues succeed.

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