Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Westonzoyland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Westonzoyland is seeking a Support Worker to assist individuals with profound disabilities. This role involves offering personal care, medication administration, and organizing social activities. Ideal candidates should possess the right values and have a valid driver's license due to the rural location. Comprehensive training will be provided. Flexible shifts and appealing benefits are offered, including a pay rate of £13.13 per hour.

Benefits

Flexible shift patterns

30 days paid Annual Leave

High Street Discounts

Life Assurance and Company Pension

Funding towards driving lessons

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary, but the right values and behaviors are essential.
• Training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support 7 individuals with profound physical disabilities.
• Administer medication and provide personal care.
• Arrange and participate in outings.

Skills

Support people with disabilities

Personal care

Driver's license

Job description

Are you looking for a new rewarding role where you can support people to enjoy their lives and live independently?

Overview

Support Worker Vacancy

Location: Westonzoyland, Bridgwater
Part time and Full time positions available
Pay rate: £13.13 per hour

Responsibilities

• Support 7 people with profound physical disabilities and multiple learning disabilities
• Provide personal care
• Arrange outings to various events
• Administer medication
• Assist with finances
• Maintain strong relationships between the people we support and their friends and families

Qualifications and Training

While no prior experience is necessary, having the right values and behaviours is essential. Comprehensive training will be provided.

If you are passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you!

Requirements

Drivers essential due to the rural location, unless you are able to walk (no public transport links)

Benefits for Support Workers

• Flexible shift patterns to suit your needs
• 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays – pro rata)
• Opportunities for career progression
• High Street Discounts – Retail Entertainment & Service Industries (supermarkets, hospitality, pubs, cinema etc.)
• Life Assurance and Company Pension
• Industry leading training
• Enhanced DBS paid for by us
• Funding towards driving lessons and test
• Salary advance scheme up to 50% of earned pay before payday

Apply and Equal Opportunities

Apply now: We want the people we support to have fulfilling lives and our colleagues to have great careers. If you would like to be part of our team and feel that your values match ours, please apply by clicking the button below, or contact Tia on 0300 303 9202 for an informal conversation about the role. Before you know it you could be making a positive difference every day.

This role requires an enhanced DBS Disclosure, which will be obtained for you by Discovery.

Discovery is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. Discovery is Disability Confident Committed and we guarantee to interview all applicants who let us know they have a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria for this role. Discovery has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees. As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application in our offices using assistive technology.

Other organisations may call this role Community Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Social Care Worker, Social Care Assistant or, Bank HCA, Healthcare Assistant or Carer.

Salary / Benefits: £13.13 Per Hour