Support Worker

Avenues Group; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Pay

Enhanced DBS

Flexible working

Paid annual leave (pro rata)

Job summary

Avenues Group is hiring a Part Time Support Worker in Shrewsbury to assist a gentleman in his home. The role involves day and night shifts across a 7-day week, focusing on daily living, social activities, personal care and community engagement.

You will need to be calm and reassuring, able to connect over interests like 80s culture, cafes and walks. Driving licence and access to a car are beneficial; sleep-in shifts may be required, with pro rata salary of £25,845 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience in social care or similar setting.
• Ability to stay calm when the person is anxious.
• Full UK Driving Licence (preferred).
• Flexible to work 14-hour shifts across 7 days.

Responsibilities

• Support the person with day-to-day living activities and community engagement.
• Assist with social activities and connecting with family and friends.
• Support management of finances for the person.
• Keep the home clean, shop for essentials, and provide personal care.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Communication

Empathy

Driving licence

Job description

We're hiring: Support Workers

Location: Shrewsbury (in the person ' s home)

Hours: Part Time (28 hours)

Salary: £25,845 per annum pro rata

Are you are looking for your next social care role, or a change in career and a feel-good reward? If so, Avenues would love to hear from you!

We are looking for day and night support workers based in Shrewsbury for a gentlemen in his 40's who has an acquired brain injury and mental health issues.

For this position we are looking to find a positive individual who able to remain calm and reassuring throughout their shift as the person we are supporting becomes anxious often.

The gentleman we are supporting loves the 80s! He loves music, films and TV shows from the 80s, he loves Shrewsbury Town, Coronation Street - so the ability to hold a conversation about these likes is important. He has a wonderful sense of humor and likes to visit cafes and garden centers as well as go for short walks around the local area. Someone with the same interests would be great!

You would need to be fully flexible to work 14 hour shifts between the hours of 8am - 10pm throughout the 7 day week, this will also include sleep in shifts attached on some occasions.

Hold a Full UK Driving License and access to your own vehicle would be beneficial due to the needs of our service.

No two days are the same but your day might look like this! ?

• Supporting our people to be engaged in all day to day living activities, including making full use of their community and beyond.
• Supporting our people with social activities, and connecting with family and friends.?
• Supporting the management of our people's finances.
• Keeping our people's home clean and fresh, and going shopping.?
• Providing, and encouraging, personal care.?
• And enjoying what you do!

• Early Pay - ability to access your earnings more frequently if you wish.
• Paid enhanced DBS.
• Flexible working.
• Paid annual leave (pro rata).
• Access to high quality training that supports your career development, including the Health and Social Care Diploma that will really support your career progression.
• Contributory pension scheme with life assurance.
• Shopping discounts via Blue Light Card and?The Bene�its?website.?
• Recommend a friend scheme - earn up to £500.?
• Free and confidential 24/7 access to the health portal, counselling and support.

As part of our commitment to the "Disability Confident Scheme", candidates who declare a disability, and meet the key criteria for this role, will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at the interview stage.