Support Worker

Proud to Care Devon; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A forward-thinking charity is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to provide support to a person with learning disabilities in her home. This role involves promoting independence, enhancing life skills, and ensuring well-being while engaging in community activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, resilience, and a positive outlook. Join a team that values transparency, quality, and engagement, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those with complex needs. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a rewarding mission in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Quality training and development opportunities

Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Vouchers for special occasions

Paid DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities preferred.
• Ability to promote independence and maintain life skills.

Responsibilities

• Support individual in her own home, promoting independence.
• Role model outstanding care and support needs.

Skills

Communication Skills

Planning and Organization

Resilience

Experience with Learning Disabilities

Education

Relevant Care Qualification

Job description

Hourly Rate: £12.70 (£12.30 base rate +40p complex service rate)
Overtime Rate: +£2
Hours: 25hrs per week – some hours on a rolling Rota and other hours to cover
Location: Plymouth
Essential: Female only*

Havencare is a forward-thinking and growing charity. We have been making a difference for 35 years, changing the lives of people who have learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries, and other support needs. Our big aims include every person having a home that is right for them, and support for the life they choose.

At Havencare, first and foremost, we are looking for outstanding people who align with our values of Transparency, Quality and Engagement.

About the Role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic, resourceful and forward-thinking person to support individual in her own home.

She likes to be busy and active, enjoys social opportunities and opportunities to interact with others. She has an infectious personality and is a pleasure to be around. She has a severe Learning Disability and other health conditions. She may display behaviours of concern at times.

The aim of the job role would be to work as part of the wider team, role modelling outstanding care and support needs for the individual, promoting the individual’s independence, and maintaining and promoting life skills, as well as supporting their health and well-being needs and requirements.

You will be resilient with a positive outlook and have an upbeat approach to supporting people. You will be a great planner, organiser and motivator to support individuals with access to achieve an outcome focused support plan. You will be a great role model and be able to connect through great communication and drive towards accessing the community.

Applicants with experience of Learning Disabilities and complex needs is preferred but not essential. Previous experience of supporting people with complex needs in supported living would be an advantage.

*For occupational requirement reasons we are looking to appoint a female only for this post (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).

The rest of the hours are made up as cover hours within our Plymouth services.

We will provide you with:

• Quality training and development opportunities to maintain and enhance your skills and knowledge
• Free 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
• Big financial rewards through our Refer a Friend Scheme
• Vouchers at Christmas, your work anniversary, and your birthday
• Paid DBS

Applications will be considered as and when received.

If your application is successful, any offer of employment will be subject to:

• A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and subsequent registration for the DBS Update Service
• 2 acceptable / satisfactory references
• Evidence of eligibility / right to work in the UK

Does the job role include personal care?: Yes

Working Patterns:

About the usual working pattern:

Week 1:

• Wednesday 3pm - 10pm & sleep-in
• Thursday 7am – 9.30am

Week 2:

• Friday 3pm - 10pm
• Saturday 8am - 10pm