Support Worker

Voyage Care; Friday Bridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Friday Bridge is seeking a Support Worker to help individuals gain independence through personal care and community integration. Applicants must have a full UK driving licence and experience working with complex needs. The role offers flexible shifts and various benefits including enhanced pay and training opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced evening and weekend pay

Premium overtime rates

Wagestream for accessing earned pay

Funded Blue Light Card

24/7 doctor line

Access to cash plans

Enhanced retirement leave

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Experience working with individuals with autism and complex needs.
• Ability to follow Positive Behaviour Support plans.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care and daily goals.
• Encourage participation in community activities.
• Be genuinely caring and hands-on.

Skills

Resilience

Flexibility

Compassion

Job description

Overview

Support Worker — Town: Friday Bridge. £12.55 per hour. UK Manual Driving Licence required. Typical Shifts: Mon-Sun 7:30am-2:30pm and 2:30pm-9:30pm plus a sleep-in.

What you’ll do

• Help people gain more independence in their daily lives by teaching new life skills, assisting with personal care, encouraging access to local communities, and supporting social activities.
• Work within a dynamic team to support a group of individuals in a supported living service (The Leam in Friday Bridge).
• Engage in activities such as community outings or arts and crafts, and support in achieving personal goals (e.g., preparing meals, going on holidays).

Benefits

• Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional 50p per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
• Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
• Wagestream to draw upon up to 40% of earned pay
• Funded Blue Light Card with discounts at high street retailers
• 24/7/365 doctor line for colleagues and their families
• Access to cash plans for colleagues and their families
• Enhanced retirement leave
• Long service awards

Responsibilities

• Be genuinely caring, hands-on and supportive, helping people to gain confidence and independence
• Encourage and enable participation in daily living activities and community integration
• Support individuals with personal care, routines, and daily goals
• Promote safety, dignity and choice in all activities

Qualifications and requirements

• Full UK driving licence
• Resilient, flexible and composed in approach
• Experience with following Positive Behaviour Support plans and reflective practice
• Experience working with individuals with autism, acquired brain injury, complex needs, mental health needs, traumatic backgrounds and challenging behaviours

Why choose us?

We embrace people’s differences and are committed to helping you grow through our training program and opportunities for promotion and career progression within a sector-leading organisation. We offer job security and a range of benefits.

Other

All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.

Some roles may require male or female employees only where this is indicated; this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.