Support Worker

Havencare Homes and Support Limited; Shaldon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking a reliable and compassionate support worker to assist individuals with disabilities in their homes and communities. The role involves intimate personal care, supporting daily activities, and driving residents using the organization's vehicle. Ideal candidates should have a full UK driving license for at least 12 months and experience or willingness to work with people who have complex health needs. Training and benefits including paid DBS checks are offered.

Benefits

Quality training and development opportunities

Free confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Financial rewards through the Refer a Friend Scheme

Vouchers for Christmas and anniversaries

Paid DBS

Qualifications

• Experience or willingness to support people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex health and support needs.
• Ability to meet the needs of people with communication difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Carry out intimate personal care for residents.
• Support residents with daily living activities.
• Assist with planned routines and structures.
• Drive residents to places and activities using the Havencare vehicle.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate approach

Driving skills

Job description

Job Details

Hourly Rate: £12.30 day rate / £13.30 Night rate

Overtime Rate: +£2

Hours: 40 Per Week

Location: Teignmouth, Devon

Essential: Full UK Driver’s license & have held the license for 12 months as you will be required to drive a Havencare vehicle.

About Havencare

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.

Role Overview

At Havencare, first and foremost, we are looking for outstanding people who align with our values of Transparency, Quality and Engagement. We are looking for a reliable, compassionate and enthusiastic support worker to assist three gentlemen and one female within their own home in Teignmouth and out in the community. This is a rewarding role that offers the opportunity to make a real difference in peoples’ life through meaningful engagement and support. Our people at Hawkins have complex health and support needs, this role will require you to carry out intimate personal care. Our people have learning disabilities and autism and communication difficulties. Our people like to have planned routines and structures in place. Our people need full support with every aspect of daily lives. We need you to be a driver with clean full UK driving licence as our people will want you to drive them in the house vehicle to places /activities in the community.

Responsibilities

• Carry out intimate personal care for residents.
• Support residents with daily living activities.
• Assist with planned routines and structures.
• Drive residents to places and activities in the community using the Havencare vehicle.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Full UK Driver’s licence held for at least 12 months.
• Experience or willingness to support people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex health and support needs.
• Good communication skills and ability to meet the needs of people with communication difficulties.

Working Pattern

The working pattern will be discussed at interview, but you will need to be able to work every other weekend.

Benefits

• 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.
• …and more!

Application Process

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, two acceptable/satisfactory references, and evidence of eligibility/right to work in the UK.