Support Worker

Leonard Cheshire Disability; Wetherby, West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in disability care is seeking a Support Worker to provide essential assistance to adults with physical disabilities. This role offers flexible hours, comprehensive training, and a positive work environment, making a significant impact on the lives of those in need. Join a fantastic team and help foster independence and dignity for our customers.

Benefits

Wagestream option

Free Blue Light Card

Contributory pension scheme

Cash Health Plan

Development opportunities

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Free DBS check

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Flexibility to work within rostered hours.
• Ideally have personal care experience.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with daily life tasks including personal care and medication.
• Escort and assist in and around the service.
• Support our Person Centred approach, encouraging independence.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

Occasional hours available. This is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.

A night enhancement of £1.50 per hour will apply from 8pm to 7am Monday – Sunday (this does not apply to sleep-ins). A weekend day enhancement of £2.00 per hour will be paid from 7am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday.

Wharfedale House is home for 18 adults with physical disabilities. We are based in Wetherby in West Yorkshire.

We are located at- 16 Wharfedale Lawns, West Yorkshire, LS22 6PU. Please check the location before applying.

Are you an experienced care worker or would love to start a career in care?

If so, we would love to hear from you! Apply now, helping us to continue our great work making a positive impact every day on the lives of people with a disability.

Care Assistant, Support Worker or similar experience is desirable but not essential. We offer an excellent training and induction programme for everyone!

As a Support Worker with Leonard Cheshire you will become part of a fantastic team. Every day is different, but here are just some of the duties you will do:

• Assistance with daily life tasks including personal care, medication and mealtimes.
• Escort and assist in and around the service, at external events and appointments.
• Supporting our Person Centred approach, encouraging maximum independence for our customers and helping to achieve individual aspirations.
• Maintain up to date and accurate records.

Please see the job description (link below) for more details.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Work flexibly and creatively with customers and their families.
• Ideally have personal care experience (not essential).
• Be able to work under pressure and as a team.
• Flexibility to work within rostered hours / prepared to participate in an on-call rota where required.

We offer a wide range of employee rewards to include:

• Wagestream, option to withdraw up to 40% of your pay before pay day (click here for more details).
• Free Blue Light Card.
• Contributory company pension scheme with competitive life cover benefit.
• Access to a Cash Health Plan at very favourable rates.
• Great development opportunities through our apprenticeship schemes and chance to gain recognised qualifications.
• Unlimited payments through our Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Free DBS check.
• Employee Assistance Programme and so much more!

If you have any questions or further enquiries, please contact [e-mail] or call 07834107791.