Support Worker

Beyond Limits; Torquay; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond Limits is seeking a passionate Support Worker to assist Cheryl and Craig, promoting their independence and social engagement. The ideal candidate will have experience with brain injuries, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to making a difference. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a chance to impact lives positively.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Award Winning Pension Scheme

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Excellent Annual Leave Allowance

Critical Illness Cover

Life Insurance

Mandatory Induction

Ongoing High Quality Training

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with a brain injury is preferred.
• Ability to provide emotional support is necessary.
• A fun and engaging attitude to support social activities.

Responsibilities

• Support Cheryl and Craig with daily activities and emotional needs.
• Assist with budgeting and other independent living tasks.
• Engage in social activities to enhance their quality of life.

Skills

Communication Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Energy

Job description

Cheryl and Craig are looking for a Support Worker. She, is a very busy lady with a full social life, she loves horse riding and visiting the beach, singing and karaoke . She also volunteers at her local homeless charity. As a Support Worker you will also be supporting Craig, her boyfriend when necessary, Craig always has the biggest smile and he enjoys a busy social life. He enjoys going to the gym and swimming and loves to watch football. He also enjoys a visit to his local pub with his girlfriend.

Essential for this job:

This position is a genuine occupational requirement covered under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and therefore only applications from females are requested.

Contract Hours: 20h

Contract Type: Permanent

Date Applications Close: 18/06/2025

Reference: JF/CC

Cheryl is a very sociable friendly person, she lives in her own house in Torquay and has an established team supporting her. She is very independent and requires very little support around her home but requires some support with budgeting her money.

They are looking for people who are fun and interested in the same things that she and her boyfriend Craig are, but also someone who can introduce them to new things. At times Cheryl needs some emotional support to keep her on track, she can easily become overwhelmed which leads to her feeling anxious. Craig can sometimes struggle with his memory due to his brain injury and he can be stubborn but in the most part he leads a fun independent life. Mostly though, it's all about having fun and supporting Cheryl and Craig on their journey to increased independence.

Ideally you will:

Have some experience of working with people with a brain injury Have excellent communication skills Have the energy to keep up with Craig's and Cheryl's social life Be reliable and flexible Enjoy this line of work Have a get up and go attitude

Benefits:

We reward our staff with competitive salaries We offer an Award Winning Pension Scheme We have a company sick pay scheme Excellent annual leave allowance, including top up pay Critical Illness cover, reassurance when you need it the most Life Insurance, reassurance for your family when they need it the most A really good mandatory induction Ongoing high quality training Career development opportunities A real chance to make a difference to someone's life

"No Sponsorship available for this role"

We are committed to recruiting candidates who share our commitment to safeguarding, and therefore we apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure that the people selected are right for the job, and that all candidates are appropriately screened prior to appointment, including obtaining references and DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) clearance. A DBS check will be requested in the event of the individual being offered a position with Beyond Limits, the cost of which will be to the employee, however, this will be returned after successful completion of probation period (6 months).