Support Worker

emh; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant team in Eckington is seeking a Support Worker to assist individuals with learning disabilities enjoy their favorite activities. Full training is provided for newcomers, and the role requires a lively, chatty individual who can support a diverse group with patience and humor. Flexible hours, including weekends and nights, are a must, along with an ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.

Benefits

Flexible working

Sick pay

Career development opportunities

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Funded enhanced DBS check

Qualifications

• Lively and active support skills.
• Able to communicate in various ways.
• Experience not necessary; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with learning disabilities in various activities.
• Assist with personal care and communication.
• Work flexible hours, including weekends and nights.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Sense of humour

Patience

Friendliness

Job description

Patient and chatty Support Worker wanted in Eckington

Want to enable people with learning disabilities to enjoy the things that they love?

Hello, we are four people living together in the Eckington area. We are looking for someone to support our interests and help us be as active as possible.

We are a big group and like different things. Some of the activities we enjoy include:

• Snooker and darts
• Gardening and singing
• Walks and meals out
• Jigsaws and colouring
• Football and shows at the theatre
• Elvis and rides on trains/trams

We are looking for someone with the following qualities:

• Lively and able to support us to be as active as possible
• Skilled in different forms of communication
• Able to balance time to provide person-centred support to multiple people
• Sense of humour and willing to have a laugh with us
• Able to work as part of a team
• Patient and friendly
• Chatty and able to involve us in our support

It is essential that you are able to work weekends, waking nights, and bank holidays.

If you are trained in supporting with insulin, this would be preferable but not essential.

Whether you have lots of experience or are new to care, we want to hear from you because full training and induction are provided.

What we can offer you:

• £12.21 per hour
• Full induction and training provided
• Funded enhanced DBS check
• Flexible working and sick pay
• Career development and further training opportunities
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and benefits portal

If you wish to apply, please submit your CV when prompted on the job advert.

If you have any further questions about this role, please contact the Care Service Manager via email or telephone [phone] (Duty Manager).