SUPPORT WORKER

Progressioncareltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 22,325 - 27,286; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday pay

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Refer a friend bonus

Free enhanced DBS

Free induction training

Ongoing specialist training

Job summary

A care organization in Southampton seeks part-time Support Workers to assist young individuals with daily living activities. Candidates should have experience with vulnerable youth and possess basic literacy skills. The role involves varied duties including support with social activities and household tasks. Offering a competitive salary of £24,806 per year, and benefits like holiday pay and pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience with vulnerable young people is desirable.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills are required.
• Willingness to undergo necessary training.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living activities for 16-18 year olds.
• Assist with cooking, cleaning, and money management.
• Provide support for social activities, sports, and hobbies.

Skills

Experience working with vulnerable young people

Basic numeracy skills

Friendly demeanor

Job description

Based in the Southampton area, we are looking to recruit new staff members to our team!

The position is working 30 hours per week, on a 3 week rota (plus 1/2 sleep-ins per week).

Overtime is also available!

Job Summary:

The standard of care can make a significant difference to the quality of people's lives so it's no surprise that we are seeking genuinely caring people to join our team. If you have a passion to help others we are looking for motivated, honest and reliable staff to support young people with their daily needs.

Responsibilities and Duties

Your duties will be varied, and no two days will be the same. You will be providing support for day to day living for 16-18 year olds, such as social activities, sports and hobbies, employment, holidays etc. along with support with general household duties such as cooking, cleaning and money management. There is no personal care element required for this position. Your rota will include sleep ins and you will be required to work every third weekend.

Qualifications and Skills:

We at Progression Care expect all the team to share our vision to ensure that every moment has potential for the people we support to teach new skills and to achieve their goals.

Key Requirements Support Workers:

• Minimum 1 year experience with working with vulnerable young people (desirable)
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Be caring and friendly
• Have 2 professional references and a character reference
• Be prepared to go through the necessary personal background checks
• Undertake online application
• Be eligible to work in the UK
• Willingness to undergo necessary training
• Full driving licence with a vehicle and business insurance would be a bonus

We offer Support Workers:

• 28 days holiday pay (pro rota if part time)
• Auto enrolment pension scheme
• Rewarding job satisfaction
• Refer a friend bonus
• Free enhanced DBS* (Terms Apply)
• Free induction training *(Terms apply)
• Staff development - on going specialist training, Health & Social care qualifications, NVQ3 and NVQ 5

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £24,806.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 per week