support worker

Vetro Recruitment; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Support Workers to join their Residential Service for Adults with Learning Disabilities. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying engaging activities like trips to the Zoo and Cinema. With no experience required, this position is perfect for those looking to start a rewarding career in social care. The company provides comprehensive training, flexible hours, and genuine progression opportunities, ensuring you have the skills and support needed to thrive in this fulfilling role. If you're passionate about helping others and want to inspire positive change, this is the job for you!

Benefits

Paid trips to Zoo and Cinema

Genuine progression opportunities

DBS & Social Care Wales Registration paid

Fully funded professional qualifications

Flexible working hours

Dedicated induction programme

Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme

Bespoke training for complex needs

Health and Social Care development opportunities

Qualifications

• No experience required; must be resilient and able to provide personal care.
• Drivers are essential due to location.

Responsibilities

• Encourage independence and support individuals in making choices.
• Ensure the safety of service users and follow care plans.

Skills

Caring nature

Resilience

Engagement skills

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Do you want a full-time permanent job where you can make a difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities? No two days are the same, and getting paid to go to the Cinema or Zoo is certainly a perk of the job!

I am recruiting several CARING and PASSIONATE Support Workers to join a Residential Service for Adults with Learning Disabilities and complex needs. The service, which is located in Dolgellau, supports adults aged between 18 - 65. The service is looking for candidates with a caring nature and the ability to have fun and engage with the people they support.

• Salary: £27,653 - £28,069 (including sleeps). Plenty of overtime available!
• Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week, 1 sleep per week
• Contract: Permanent
• Shifts: A variety of shifts, including optional sleeps, including weekends
• Location: Dolgellau

Benefits of the Support Worker role:

• Getting paid to go to the Zoo and the Cinema, amongst many other activities!
• Genuine progression opportunities
• NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• DBS & Social Care Wales Registration paid for
• Opportunity to complete professional qualifications - FULLY FUNDED!
• Flexible working hours
• Dedicated induction programme with your line manager
• Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme
• Range of bespoke training to equip staff with the skills needed to work with people with various complex needs
• Professional and recognised Health and Social Care development opportunities

As a Support Worker, you will be responsible for the following:

• Encouraging independence and supporting individuals to make their own choices.
• Ensuring the safety of the service users.
• Following care plans for each individual.
• Taking service users out into the community.
• Participating in arts, crafts, gardening, and day trips.
• Varying levels of personal care.

Requirements of the Support Worker role:

• No experience is required.
• Must be resilient.
• Drivers ESSENTIAL due to location
• Candidates must be happy to do personal care.

Can you provide the best specialist support to the people within this service whilst inspiring them to live happy, healthy, and meaningful lives whilst having a whole lot of fun?