Support Worker

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

Job summary

A community support organization in the East Midlands is seeking support workers to assist a diverse group of individuals facing various challenges, including mental health needs and learning disabilities. The role does not require prior experience as comprehensive training will be provided. Ideal candidates are flexible, enthusiastic, and possess excellent communication skills. The position offers a welcoming environment and a commitment to safeguarding service users. A generous benefits package includes a welcome bonus, additional holiday, and training programs.

Benefits

Welcome bonus of £1,000 - £1,500

Up to 28 days holiday

Staff recognition scheme

Paid induction and ongoing training

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• No previous experience required as full training will be provided.
• Ability to demonstrate positive values and share the organization's vision.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for individuals with diverse needs including mental health, disabilities, and homelessness.
• Assist in creating a positive environment for service users.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect towards those supported.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Enthusiasm

Flexibility

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.