Support Worker

Corehr; Cowley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annualised Hours

Flexible working hours

Overtime opportunities

Contributory Pension Scheme

Free DBS check

Cycle to Work Scheme

Staff training and progression

Job summary

The Camden Society in Cowley, Oxfordshire, is seeking a dedicated Support Worker on a permanent basis. The role offers full-time or part-time hours with a regular monthly salary under the Annualised Hours scheme, plus worthwhile overtime opportunities.

You will join an inclusive team committed to helping adults with learning disabilities achieve their personal goals. Training is provided, and candidates should be compassionate, communicative, and resilient, with the motivation to make a

Qualifications

• No previous experience or qualifications required, full training will be provided
• Compassionate, caring, confident and resilient
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-starter, with a high level of motivation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confident, articulate, and professional
• Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems

Responsibilities

• Support adults with a learning disability in daily life, helping them achieve personal goals
• Provide personal and emotional support, assist with planning and managing their home
• Support with leisure, employment, travel and community activities
• Work may involve supporting people in their own home or out in the community

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate and caring

Self-starter

Resilient

Confident and articulate

Job description

Location: Cowley, Oxfordshire (OX4 area)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time or Part Time

Salary: £14.06 per hour

Ref: 091755

Are you seeking a new career in Social Care, with a regular monthly salary and job security?

Maybe you have worked in Social Care before and are looking for a new challenge or perhaps you have always wanted to make a positive difference in people lives? We are extremely proud of the work we do, the people that work with us and the training we offer.

As a valued Support Worker with The Camden Society, you will be part of an inclusive team supporting adults with a learning disability. You will help create innovative ways to support individuals achieve their own personal goals, aims and ambitions. The support you provide will change with everyone you work with because everyone is different.

Supporting people in their daily lives is varied and could include helping someone develop new skills, providing personal and emotional support, helping people plan and manage their own home, support with leisure, employment, individual interests and travel. This can be a fun and rewarding but also at times challenging and demanding role.

You maybe be supporting people in their own home or out and about in their community.

• The Camden Society is uniquewe are led by people with a learning disability.
• Ourvision is to promote that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society.
• Using a person-centred approach, you will empower people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose.

Who are we looking for?

• No previous experience or qualifications required, full training will be provided
• Compassionate, caring, confident and resilient
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-starter, with a high level of motivation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confident, articulate, and professional
• Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems
• Desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun!

What are the Benefits?

• Annualised Hours, guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles regardless of shift patterns, plus overtime opportunities
• Flexible working hours for work life balance
• Immediate interview and quick start date (subject to pre-employment checks)
• 28 days Annual Leave including bank Holidays (pro Rata)
• Employee support line to support you and your family
• Free nationally accredited training, and the opportunity to earn a qualification and progress your career
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Free Enhanced DBS check
• Refer a friend and earn up to £300
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan
• An Employee Council that represents the views of staff about matters relating to work
• Access to Early Pay (T&C's apply, excludes relief workers)

We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. We are an equal opportunities employer.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. For this act, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including these that would otherwise be spent. This role is subject to an Enhanced check should you be offered the position.We are an equal opportunities employer.