Support Worker

Beyond Limits; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a dedicated support worker to assist Hilary, who has experienced trauma. The role requires emotional intelligence, resilience, and patience to build a trusting relationship. Full training and ongoing support will be provided, along with competitive salaries and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Award-winning pension scheme

Company sick pay scheme

Excellent annual leave allowance

Critical illness cover

Life insurance

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Career development opportunities

Meaningful difference in someone's life

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience working with challenging behaviour.
• Commitment to a long-term role.

Responsibilities

• Support Hilary with understanding trauma and its effects.
• Maintain boundaries when challenged.
• Build trust over time.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Resilience

Patience

Communication

Active Listening

Job description

Hilary is young at heart, outgoing and caring. She has a fantastic memory, never forgets a birthday and has a wicked sense of humour. She likes to laugh and joke but like most of us has bad days as well.

Contract Hours: 15h per week

Contract: Permanent

Date Applications Close: 03/06/2025

Ref Code: RA/HL

Essential for this job:

• This position has a "genuine occupational requirement" under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, and therefore only female applicants will be considered.
• Must hold a full UK Driving Licence and be willing to drive a mobility car.

Hilary is looking for a support worker who understands trauma and its effects. She hasn't had the easiest of lives, which influences her feelings about herself and the world around her, including her support team. When feeling scared, she may strike out at those closest to her.

She needs someone who can maintain boundaries even when challenged, with skills and knowledge related to working with challenging behaviour, and who possesses a high level of emotional intelligence to avoid taking things personally if Hilary reacts negatively. Resilience is key—someone who will persist regardless of her words or actions. Patience is essential, as building trust with Hilary takes time due to her life experiences.

Hilary is a joy to be around; she enjoys laughter, jokes, watching soaps, supporting Plymouth Argyle, and takes pride in her appearance and her home. If you can get through the initial challenging period, this can be a very rewarding role. We offer full training, ongoing support, and potential career growth as our organization expands.

Benefits:

• Competitive salaries
• Award-winning pension scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Excellent annual leave allowance, including top-up pay
• Critical illness cover
• Life insurance
• Comprehensive induction and high-quality ongoing training
• Career development opportunities
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in someone's life

Ideally, you will:

• Be committed to a long-term role
• Have excellent communication skills
• Be an active listener
• Have a good sense of humour
• Be confident and able to handle difficult situations
• Work well within a team
• Be flexible, including availability for weekends and bank holidays
• Value principles of inclusion

Note: "No sponsorship is currently available for this role."

Our organization is committed to safeguarding. We implement rigorous recruitment procedures, including reference checks and DBS clearance, to ensure we select suitable candidates. A DBS check will be required upon offer, with the cost covered by us after successful completion of a 6-month probation period.