Support Worker

HERITAGE CARE LTD; Sutton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Ongoing training and progression opportunities

Health Service Discount scheme

Free Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A community care service provider in Sutton is seeking Support Workers to engage and support Service Users in various exciting activities. Ideal candidates will have experience in care or community settings, a good understanding of learning disabilities, and strong communication skills. Full training is provided, alongside benefits like 28 days leave and Health Service discounts. The role requires developing trusting relationships and ensuring fulfilling lives for Service Users.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting adults in a care setting or in the community.
• An awareness and understanding of Learning Disabilities.
• An understanding of safeguarding and person-centred support.

Responsibilities

• Develop warm and trusting relationships with people with learning disabilities.
• Support Service Users in various community activities.

Skills

Good communication skills

Patience

Flexibility

Job description

Location: Sutton, Surrey
Hours:Monday – Friday 9:30am –3:30pm

Are you looking for more than a job?
Are you looking for a fun, meaningful career with an award-winning employer?

Then look no further!

We are looking forSupport Workersto work closely with our Service Users in the Sutton area to make each day exciting, active and unique!

This is an opportunity to work in the community with our fantastic Service Users, supporting and getting fully involved in activities such as:

• Arts and Crafts
• Sports Activates
• Swimming
• Beauty Therapy
• Games
• Day Trips

As a Support Worker at our Day Services, you will need to develop warm and trusting relationships with people with learning disabilities to help them to lead fulfilling and independent lives.

No two days are the same! All travel to and from activates is provided while on shift.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of supporting adults in a care setting or in the community
• An awareness and understanding of Learning Disabilities
• Good communication skills, patience and flexibility
• An understanding of safeguarding and person-centred support

Experience is desirable, however, is not essential, as we offer full training for all our Support Staff.In return for your hard work, we provide:

• 28 days per annum (pro-rata for part time hours worked)
• Ongoing training and progression opportunities
• We operate a free Health Service Discount scheme. Which gives discounts on many retailers
• We offer a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to all our staff. This offers a variety of support services

Due to many of our Service Users being Male in this facility, preferably Male Applicants would be desirable.