Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Trowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 13,128 - 14,354; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible shifts

CV writing support and career advice

£50 to £250 Love2Shop referral scheme

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is currently seeking Support Workers to cover shifts in Trowbridge. The role involves encouraging independence and supporting adults with Autism and complex needs. The agency offers flexible shifts, competitive hourly rates, and various employee benefits, including ongoing training and a referral scheme. Ideal candidates will have at least 6 months of relevant experience and a passion for making a positive impact on service users' lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience in a Support Worker or similar role.
• Experience of working with challenging behaviour.
• PBM training or an equivalent Positive Intervention training certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Encouraging independence and supporting individuals to make their own choices.
• Ensuring the safety of the service users.
• Taking service users out into the community.
• Participating in activities such as arts, crafts, and gardening.

Skills

Experience with challenging behaviour

Encouraging independence

Education

6 months experience as a Support Worker or similar role

PBM training or equivalent Positive Intervention training certificate

Tools

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Overview

Vetro Recruitment are currently looking for Support Workers to cover shifts in the Trowbridge area. We are working alongside a support service for adults with Autism and other complex needs and have a large requirement for temporary staff to work on a flexible basis.

• Location: Trowbridge
• Shifts available: Days and waking nights (8am - 8pm / 8pm - 8am)
• Pay: £9.53 p/h for day shifts and £10.42 p/h for waking nights (inclusive of holiday)
• Benefits: Weekly pay and flexible shifts

The service consists of three residential homes set within the same grounds, with five or six service users supported at each house, all between the ages of 18 and 45 years old. The houses will be split into a mix of independent flats, en-suite bedrooms and communal spaces, with a large garden space.

Each service user will have a personalised bedroom, their own care plan, and daily activities will include going out into the community, gardening, and staying as active as possible, dependent on the service user's needs.

You will join an experienced staff team of Support Workers who put the service users at the heart of all actions. The service is looking for someone to join them for temporary shift cover who has the same values and ethos.

Responsibilities

• 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 in to the community
• Participating in activities such as arts, crafts, gardening and day trips
• Varying levels of personal care

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months experience as a Support Worker or a similar role within Social Care
• Experience of working with challenging behaviour
• PBM training or an equivalent Positive Intervention training certificate
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Work with the 'Recruitment Agency of the Year 2018' (Regional Awards)
• Free online training
• Weekly pay
• £50 to £250 Love2Shop referral scheme
• Employee of the month scheme
• CV writing support and career advice
• Quick registration (including online Enhanced DBS check)
• 24/7 support from our dedicated team of recruitment consultants

Please get in touch with Rachel on 02921 660880 to start a quick and easy application! We can't wait to hear from you!

Referral Scheme

At Vetro Recruitment we recognise that exceptional people always know other exceptional people, so why not earn £50 to £250 for referring them to Vetro Recruitment. We recruit Support Workers, Nurses, Teachers, Teaching Assistants and Health Care Assistants.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.

At Vetro Recruitment we have over 25 years' experience helping people plan their career path, navigate the job market and find their ideal role. We pride ourselves on the service we offer our candidates. We will work alongside you at all stages of the job application process and help you identify, apply for and secure your ideal role. Whether you are looking for a permanent or temporary position we're here to help.

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.