Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Macduff; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Support Worker, where your role will be pivotal in enhancing the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. This position offers the chance to make a real difference through personal care, social integration, and support in daily activities. You'll be part of a compassionate team that values respect and responsibility, providing accredited training and numerous benefits to foster your professional growth. If you're passionate about caring for others and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Accredited Training

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Goods and Services

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend Bonus

Recognition Initiatives

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong communication and caring skills.
• Flexibility and reliability are crucial for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily tasks and personal care.
• Promote social integration and engage in hobbies.

Skills

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Caring

Motivation

Reliability

Inclusiveness

Education

Enhanced Adult PVG Disclosure

Job description

Job Opportunity: Support Worker

Join our team as a Support Worker and make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours in Macduff and surrounding areas.

Position Details

1. Employment Type: Full Time (39 hours/week) or Part Time (more than 20 hours/week due to shift patterns)
2. Pay Rate: £12.00 per hour

Responsibilities

• Following daily plans and guidelines
• Performing daily tasks and personal care
• Supporting with hoist use and medication administration
• Promoting social integration and engaging in hobbies and interests (e.g., swimming, concerts, football, meals out)
• Assisting with appointments

Shift Details

Shifts operate on a 24-hour basis, including days, evenings, waking nights, weekends, and sleepovers.

Candidate Requirements

• Enhanced Adult PVG disclosure
• Driver's license preferred but not essential

Benefits

• Accredited training for skill development
• Employee Assistance Programme (medical helpline, counselling, legal and financial advice)
• Discounted goods and services via Reward Gateway
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend Bonus
• Recognition initiatives

Our Values

We value Respect, Honesty, Responsibility, and Excellence. We seek candidates who embody these values and possess skills such as honesty, good communication, flexibility, passion, motivation, reliability, caring, and inclusiveness. If you can identify with six or more of these skills, you might be the right fit.

Additional Information

Initial contact will typically be via email. Please check all email folders regularly.

Real Life Options is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities or special needs.