Support Worker

SENAD Community; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Chesterfield is seeking support workers to assist individuals with various challenges including acquired brain injuries, mental health needs, and autism. No previous experience required as full training will be given. Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills and a flexible availability to adapt to 24/7 service needs. The role offers a competitive welcome bonus, holiday pay, and opportunities for professional development, all within a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Welcome bonus up to £1,500

Up to 28 days of holiday

Paid induction and ongoing training

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Staff recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Passion for making a positive impact on people's lives.
• Ability to demonstrate positive values.
• Understanding the importance of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with acquired brain injuries and mental health needs.
• Assist individuals with learning and physical disabilities.
• Provide care to those with autism and forensic backgrounds.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Enthusiastic and reliable

Flexibility in availability

Job description

SENAD Community provides high quality support for people of all ages who may have a disability, communication or specialist health needs. The ‘outstanding’ person centred support we deliver aims to maximise potential, encourages independence and helps to engage our service users in meaningful activities.

Working for us

• We offer a rewarding opportunity to develop your skills and future career development
• Welcome bonus of £1,000 to new staff that hold Level 2 qualification in Health and Social care and £1,500 to those with Level 3 qualification (subject to T’s &C’s)
• Up to 28 days holiday with consistent working patterns
• Staff recognition scheme – additional annual leave days for long service!
• Staff Discount scheme
• Paid Mileage after 10 miles
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid induction and ongoing training
• DBS cost included
• Pension scheme

The service is 24 hour’s, 7 day a week- therefore you must be flexible in your availability (both waking night & sleeps are available)- we are recruiting for permanent roles both full & part time.

We are seeking support workers to work with a diverse group of individuals, who may have one/some of the following challenges

• Acquired brain injuries
• Mental health needs
• Learning and/or physical disabilities
• Autism
• Drug/Alcohol misuse
• Forensic backgrounds
• Homelessness

About you

We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and flexible individual with excellent communication skills who share our passion for making a positive impact on people’s lives.

The role does not require any previous experience as full training will be provided, rather we are looking for someone who shares our vision and ethos and is able to demonstrate positive values.

It is crucial that the person in this role understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality and always showing respect and dignity to those they are supporting.

SENAD Community and The SENAD Group is committed to safeguarding those in our care – the successful candidate will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to thorough background checks including online checks.

The SENAD Group is dedicated to equality of opportunity in all areas of work, education and care.