Support Worker

Discovery Inc; Staplegrove; On-site; GBP 1,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive care organization in Staplegrove is seeking enthusiastic Support Workers to aid individuals in daily living tasks and engaging activities. With a focus on person-centered care, the role includes assisting with personal care, planning outings, and fostering creativity in daily experiences. The ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, flexibility, and a compassionate attitude. This position offers competitive pay and includes benefits such as annual leave and a learner driver support scheme.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Supported 'Learn to Drive' scheme

Salary advance scheme

24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance and Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a support role is preferred.
• Compassionate and patient individuals with a positive attitude.
• Drivers preferred due to the nature of the role.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily tasks like medication and personal care.
• Create and participate in engaging activities and outings.
• Plan new opportunities for growth and enjoyment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Creativity and initiative

Flexibility

Job description

Daily Living Assistance: Support individuals with day-to-day tasks, ensuring they feel empowered and confident in their abilities. This will include medication support, personal care, finance support and support at meal times.

Person-Centred Support: Help create meaningful, tailored days out like our recent ones to the Zoo and the Army Museum, and sensory-rich indoor activities like storytelling and games. From leisurely walks to bringing outdoor games inside, you'll help keep everyone engaged and having fun.

Initiative & Creativity: Use your initiative to discover and plan new opportunities and experiences that promote growth, enjoyment, and well-being.

We are looking for enthusiastic and caring Support Workers to join our dedicated team in Ruishton, Somerset. We support a group of wonderful ladies and gentlemen who enjoy engaging in different hobbies such as sensory activities, getting outside in the fresh air for walks, baking and maybe some pampering or our ladies!

If you have a passion for improving the quality of life for others and love planning engaging, person-centred experiences, this could be the perfect role for you!

Drivers preferred due to the people we support wanting to go out and about! Compassionate and patient individuals with a positive attitude.

• Someone who enjoys planning and participating in different activities such as shopping, pampering, and sensory experiences.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Creativity and initiative in finding new and exciting ways to engage the people we support.
• Flexibility and willingness to work around the needs and preferences of the individuals we support.

Compensation & Benefits

£13.13 per hour

• 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Supported 'Learn to Drive' scheme (up to 30 driving lessons, 1 theory/practical test - all paid for by us)
• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
• A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members.
• Life Assurance and Pension scheme