Support Worker

Voyage Care; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care organization in Barton upon Humber is seeking a Support Worker to enhance the quality of life for individuals. The role involves assisting with daily living, encouraging independence, and providing personal care. Ideal candidates should have a passion for helping others, with opportunities for training and job security. No prior experience is required, making it a fantastic entry point for those looking to make a difference.

Benefits

Enhanced evening and weekend pay

Premium overtime rates

Wagestream access

Funded Blue Light Card

24/7 doctor line

Access to cash plans

Enhanced retirement leave

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Passion for enhancing quality of life for individuals supported.
• Desire to learn and grow in a caring environment.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals gain independence in daily lives.
• Teach new life skills and assist with personal care.
• Encourage social interaction and activities.

Skills

UK driving licence

Resilience

Flexibility

Experience with mental health conditions

Experience with autism

Experience with trauma

Job description

Overview

Support Worker – Barton upon Humber - £12.96 ph. Typical shifts are: 7.30am - 7.30pm.

Join Voyage Care and feel valued. We reward dedication with a range of benefits and a supportive team environment.

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 – draw upon up to 40% of your pay as it is earned
• Funded Blue Light Card – hundreds of 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

About the role

We’re on the hunt for genuinely caring, hands-on Support Workers with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support. As a support worker with us you’ll help people gain more independence in their daily lives while working within a dynamic team to support a fantastic group of people.

Our residential service in Barton upon Humber is a welcoming and friendly environment, and you can be sure that no two days will be the same. You’ll be enhancing the lives of the people we support by teaching them new life skills, assisting with personal care, encouraging them to access their local communities, socialising, and doing activities. One day you could be out with the people we support in local bars and pubs; the next you could be unwinding with them playing video games, watching films or going to the cinema.

This is an amazing role for someone who is looking to really make a difference to someone’s life and to help them grow in confidence and independence so that they meet their goals, whether this be making dinner by themselves or going on holiday.

Responsibilities

We’re interested in our Support Workers having both the right experience and the right values. This service requires:

• Holding a full UK driving licence
• Being resilient, flexible and composed in approach
• Experience with following Positive Behaviour Support plans and reflective practice
• Experience working with individuals requiring enhanced support, including behaviours of distress, mental health conditions, autism and people who have experienced trauma

Why choose us?

You don’t need previous experience to be a fantastic Support Worker. A passion for enhancing quality of life for the people we support, a desire to learn, and a genuine caring attitude are key.

We embrace people’s differences and encourage you to Be You. If you’ve got the passion to make someone’s life better, we can provide you with the skills and development opportunities to build a great career. We offer excellent training from induction through your career, with opportunities for promotion and progression, as well as job security in a sector-leading organisation.

Application and checks

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